Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017

#R1#
Divers goes for a double leg but Dodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dodson continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Dodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dodson rushes Divers and presses him up against the cage.
Divers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lary Divers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Divers breaks the clinch.
Divers swings for the body but Dodson moves out of range. #CL2#
Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dodson managing to block the knees to the body from Divers.
Dodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Divers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Dodson digs a right hand into Divers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divers's gas tank.
Dodson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.#T2#
Dodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Divers is rocked!
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head.
Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Divers seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dodson . #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodson . #KD2#
Dodson drops Divers onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Divers is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
John Dodson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CSW 023 K1 Time
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Dodson misses with a hook. Andenowski ducked under it nicely.
Andenowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dodson throws the left hand but Andenowski avoids the punch easily.
Dodson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
John Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andenowski slips a jab from Dodson .
Dodson swinging wildly here.
Andenowski is looking to counter the offense by Dodson and move into the clinch.
A jab from Dodson finds it's way through Andenowski's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Piotr Andenowski has been cut.
Dodson throws a lazy right hand but Andenowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
A big left from Andenowski misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andenowski digs a good body shot into Dodson 's ribs.
Dodson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andenowski misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Andenowski.
Dodson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andenowski.#T1#
Andenowski scores with a hook to the body. Dodson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andenowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andenowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dodson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andenowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andenowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
Andenowski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andenowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodson throws out the jab.
As Dodson tries to get set, Andenowski tries to push him back and clinch up but Dodson manages to avoid the attempt.
Andenowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Andenowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andenowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
Dodson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andenowski wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dodson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andenowski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dodson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dodson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andenowski's head backwards.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Andenowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andenowski looks to throw the jab but Dodson is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dodson .
Dodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Andenowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andenowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dodson cracks Andenowski with an open hand slap.
Andenowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andenowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dodson throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Andenowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Andenowski.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Andenowski avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the ropes.
The referee calls for Andenowski to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dodson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Andenowski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dodson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andenowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andenowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dodson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dodson cracks Andenowski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dodson looks to land a right hand but Andenowski moved out of range.
Dodson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Andenowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andenowski misses with a straight right.
Dodson throws a hook but Andenowski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dodson misses the target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andenowski lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Dodson has a couple of punches blocked by Andenowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Andenowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Andenowski manages to break the clinch.
Dodson lands with a nice body punch.
Andenowski moves away from the strike by Dodson .
Andenowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andenowski connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Dodson 's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Dodson - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Piotr Andenowski!
Piotr Andenowski made sure to mention his sponsor, Versus in his post fight interview.

Event: CSW 018 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Sep 20, 2017

#R1#
Divers moves away from the strike by Dodson .
Divers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dodson scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Divers pulls Dodson into guard. #SUB#
Dodson looking to improve position, pressing down on Divers's thigh with his hand. Divers seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dodson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dodson 's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Divers picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lary Divers!

Event: CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Dodson drives through and clinches with Divers against the cage.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Dodson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divers tries to pull guard but Dodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Dodson presses Divers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
Divers takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Divers or not. #T2#
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a right hand.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Divers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Divers takes a shot to the head.
Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Divers is rocked!
Dodson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches.
Divers seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot.
Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
Dodson lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dodson gets through Divers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson . #T4#
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
Our winner, John Dodson , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CSW 010 Firetribe vs Khajo
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Dodson slips under a jab from Silva.#CL#
Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Dodson . Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodson .
Silva scores with a head kick. Dodson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dodson connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws the left hand but Dodson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva walks into a left hand.
Dodson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dodson blocks the body kick. #T1#
Dodson tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range. #CL#
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Dodson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Dodson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva pulls Dodson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dodson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Dodson tries to pass.
Dodson is looking to advance position but Silva has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Silva won't let Dodson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is continuing to stall.
Dodson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling his opponent. #T3#
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The adventures of Silva the control monster continue. Boring.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafa Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dodson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
John Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
enabling Dodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dodson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dodson cracks Silva with a good jab.
Dodson swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva throws a fast counter high kick but Dodson manages to duck under it in time.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dodson . That did some damage!
Dodson looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodson .
Dodson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Dodson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Dodson in the body.
Nice body kick from Silva.#CL#
Dodson moves into the clinch.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Silva.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Dodson .
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dodson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Dodson darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Dodson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Dodson 's head. #ROC2#
Dodson is rocked!#T2#
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Dodson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva throws a powerful right kick. Dodson tried to block low but the kick was high! Dodson was taken right off of his feet! Silva jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rafa Silva!

Event: CSW 007 Hardacre vs Speed
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Ramirez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramirez defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
Dodson throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Dodson misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dodson is looking to clinch but Ramirez is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Ramirez.
Dodson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dodson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position.
Ramirez landing strikes.
Dodson pushes Ramirez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ramirez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ramirez wants to control but Dodson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Ramirez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dodson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ramirez yanks on the arm and Dodson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ramirez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Ramirez!
A relieved looking Ricardo Ramirez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CSW 004 Lockyer vs Lazzarini
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Dodson misses with a body shot
and Frettish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frettish misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Frettish.
Some wild striking there from Frettish.
Dodson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frettish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frettish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Dodson moves into range and clinches up with Frettish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frettish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dodson up against the cage.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Frettish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Dodson throws an off balance right hand
and Frettish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frettish misses with a hook. Dodson ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Frettish. Beautiful body shot.
Dodson wants to clinch
and Dodson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dodson darts in trying to clinch
and Frettish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dodson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Frettish presses forward with punches and knees until Dodson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dodson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Frettish!

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017

#R1#
Hellsfyre misses with a takedown attempt - Dodson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to the body from Dodson misses #TD2#
and Hellsfyre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hellsfyre controlling the pace.
Hellsfyre is pressing down on Dodson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dodson is holding on for now.
Hellsfyre content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dodson is trying to stand up here but Hellsfyre is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Hellsfyre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hellsfyre lands with a punch from half guard.
Hellsfyre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellsfyre on the ground.
It looks like Hellsfyre might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Hellsfyre is working for a kimura but Dodson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hellsfyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dodson defending well though. #T2#
Hellsfyre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dodson !
Hellsfyre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hellsfyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hellsfyre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dodson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hellsfyre landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellsfyre controlling the pace for now.
You get the feeling that Dodson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hellsfyre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#
Dodson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Hellsfyre throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dodson has his hands clasped together but Hellsfyre breaks the hold and Dodson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hellsfyre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Hellsfyre!
A victorious Damien Hellsfyre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 6, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Dodson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone's coach down at Next Gen MMA (Only Elite coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Dodson closes the distance and clinches.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dodson presses Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stone prevents a body shot from Dodson .
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stone looking to stall.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Dodson lands a left hand.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Dodson has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
Stone tries to break free but Dodson pushes him back against the cage.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone trying to control the position but instead, Dodson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dodson blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodson . #CUT#
It looks like Robert Stone has been cut.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stone looks winded!
Dodson managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
Dodson lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Dodson works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stone.
Dodson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Dodson gets through Stone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Dodson .
A right hook to the body lands for Dodson . #T2#
Dodson scores with a hook to the body.
Dodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Dodson .
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodson lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Dodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
Dodson pushes Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dodson lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Dodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
Nice body punch from Dodson - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Dodson .
Dodson digs a right hand into Stone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stone's gas tank. #T3#
Nice body punch from Dodson .
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dodson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dodson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodson .
Dodson works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodson is leaning against Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Dodson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stones head.
Dodson lands with a left to the head.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodson finish him?#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodson .
Dodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Dodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dodson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Dodson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stone with a big uppercut! Stone tries to clinch up but Dodson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stone to the mat! Stone covers up and Dodson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Dodson !
An out of breath John Dodson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LH49: Faber vs Harrak
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hogan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dodson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dodson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hogan.
Dodson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Dodson .
Hogan tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Dodson closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan blocking some punches.
Hogan effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Hogan.
Hogan tries to stall but Dodson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hogan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hogan's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hogan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Dodson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Dodson works on Hogan's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Dodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dodson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogan swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan is looking to control Dodson 's arms but Dodson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hogan has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hogan.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
Hogan tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hogan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodson throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Hogan. #T2#
Hogan prevents a body shot from Dodson . #BC2#
Hogan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dodson misses with a right hand
enabling Hogan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Hogan has closed the distance and engaged Dodson in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan slowing the pace effectively.
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dodson fails to land.
Dodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Hogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson misses with the head strike.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan prevents a body shot from Dodson . #T3#
Hogan pushes Dodson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Hogan.
Hogan gets through Dodson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogan's elbow.
Hogan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan taking a breather.
Dodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hogan controls his hands.
Hogan just leaning against Dodson , taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land.
Dodson tries a body shot but Hogan blocks it.
Dodson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Hogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Dodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4##BC2#
Hogan manages to break the clinch.
Dodson misses with a jab to the body
letting Hogan counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dodson momentarily. #ROC2#
Dodson is rocked!
Dodson throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Dodson out cold! What a finish! Hogan is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Swish Hogan!
After winning the bout, Swish Hogan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LH46: Hackett vs Kromog
Date: Mar 17, 2017

#R1#
Radjansky wants to clinch up but Dodson keeps it at a distance.
Radjansky darts in trying to clinch
and Radjansky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Radjansky has closed the distance and engaged Dodson in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Dodson - that landed with a thud.
Radjansky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Radjansky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodson .
Radjansky lands with a light punch inside.
Radjansky lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Radjansky fails to land.
Radjansky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radjansky's elbow.
Dodson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
Dodson has a couple of punches blocked by Radjansky.
Dodson can't find room to land a body shot as Radjansky controls the action.
Dodson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Radjansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radjansky's elbow.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Radjansky avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the cage.
Radjansky misses with a body punch.
Dodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Radjansky tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Radjansky controls his hands.
Radjansky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Radjansky lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radjansky misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodson blocks a body shot from Radjansky.
Radjansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky controlling the action here for a moment.
Radjansky taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Radjansky. #T2#
Dodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
Dodson misses with a punch to the body.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodson tries a body shot but Radjansky blocks it.
Dodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radjansky.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radjansky's elbow.
Radjansky misses with a body punch.
Dodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Radjansky misses with a punch to the body.
Radjansky lands a shoulder strike.
Radjansky tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Radjansky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Radjansky lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Radjansky working aggressively here.
Radjansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radjansky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
Radjansky misses with a punch to the body.
Radjansky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodson tries to work over Radjansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Radjansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Radjansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Radjansky.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Radjansky avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the cage.
Radjansky blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Radjansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Radjansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Radjansky is leaning against Dodson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dodson fails to land.
Dodson misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodson working aggressively here.
Radjansky blocks a body shot from Dodson .
Radjansky lands an uppercut.
Radjansky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Radjansky avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the cage.
Radjansky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radjansky has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
Radjansky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Radjansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodson is working Radjansky over against the cage.
Dodson lands a body punch.
Radjansky prevents a body shot from Dodson .
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radjansky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samy Radjansky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Radjansky tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodson unleashes a big counter combination but Radjansky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dodson connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Radjansky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Radjansky misses with a punch to the body.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Radjansky's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radjansky.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radjansky lands with a left to the head.
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Radjansky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
Radjansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Radjansky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radjansky lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson can't find room to land a body shot as Radjansky controls the action. #T1#
Radjansky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dodson throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
Radjansky tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Radjansky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radjansky gets through Dodson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Dodson is rocked!
Radjansky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Dodson is still on wobbly legs! Can Radjansky finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radjansky.
Radjansky lands a body shot.
Radjansky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Radjansky throws a head punch that misses.
Radjansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radjansky misses with the head strike.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radjansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Radjansky has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
A right handed body shot lands from Radjansky.
Radjansky throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Radjansky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radjansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dodson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radjansky.
Radjansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radjansky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dodson .
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radjansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radjansky misses with some punches.
Radjansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Radjansky.
Radjansky misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Radjansky.
Radjansky working aggressively here.
Radjansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radjansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
Dodson blocking some punches.
Radjansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Radjansky working aggressively here.
Dodson misses with a punch to the body.
Radjansky digs a right hand into Dodson 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodson 's gas tank.
Radjansky misses with some punches.
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radjansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Radjansky.
Nice body punch from Radjansky - that landed with a thud.
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Radjansky.
Radjansky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dodson can do to turn this around?
Radjansky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodson is breathing heavily.
Radjansky throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samy Radjansky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Radjansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radjansky misses with the head strike.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Radjansky avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the cage.
Radjansky is leaning against Dodson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radjansky working aggressively here.
Radjansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson misses with the head strike.
Radjansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
Radjansky has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
Radjansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky presses Dodson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Radjansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radjansky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dodson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson . #T3#
Radjansky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Radjansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radjansky slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radjansky.
Radjansky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radjansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Dodson tries to work over Radjansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radjansky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dodson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radjansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Radjansky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radjansky.
Radjansky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Radjansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
A head punch on the inside from Radjansky fails to land.
Dodson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radjansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson tries a body shot but Radjansky blocks it.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Radjansky misses with some punches.
Radjansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodson seems to have recovered his senses.
Radjansky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radjansky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Radjansky struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodson controls his hands.
Radjansky misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodson tries to work over Radjansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Radjansky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dodson is keeping busy.
Dodson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dodson fails to land.
Radjansky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodson misses with some punches.
Radjansky misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Dodson - that landed with a thud.
Radjansky tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radjansky blocks a body shot from Dodson .
Dodson misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Radjansky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radjansky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radjansky's elbow.
Radjansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samy Radjansky dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dodson moves into the clinch.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Dodson misses with the head strike.
Dodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Radjansky misses with a punch to the body.
Radjansky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radjansky lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radjansky blocking some punches.
Dodson misses with some punches.
Radjansky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radjansky's elbow.
Radjansky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dodson s head.
Radjansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radjansky misses with some punches. #T1#
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radjansky's elbow.
Radjansky slowing the pace effectively.
Dodson misses with some punches.
Dodson blocks a body shot from Radjansky.
Radjansky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Radjansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Radjansky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodson misses with a punch to the body.
Radjansky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dodson or not.
Dodson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
Radjansky prevents a body shot from Dodson .
Radjansky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
Radjansky misses with the head strike.
Radjansky blocks an uppercut.
Dodson misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Radjansky.
Dodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Radjansky controls his hands. #T2#
Radjansky scores with a shoulder strike.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dodson pushes Radjansky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radjansky lands a hook that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Dodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Radjansky controls his hands.
Radjansky presses Dodson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dodson tries to work over Radjansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radjansky throws a big uppercut that drops Dodson ! More strikes from Radjansky and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dodson lies dazed against the cage as Radjansky celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samy Radjansky!
Samy Radjansky really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island's Forbidden Fruits logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: LH43: Hackett vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Mac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Dodson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dodson has Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Mac with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dodson lands a right hand.
Mac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
Mac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodson tries to work over Mac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson misses with a punch to the body.
Mac goes for a takedown attempt but Dodson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dodson lands the left hand.#T1#
Good exchange - Mac coming out on top.
Dodson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dodson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dodson .
Dodson unleashes a big counter combination but Mac bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Mac gets tackled into the cage by Dodson . Dodson maintains the clinch.
Mac blocks an uppercut.
Mac blocks a body shot from Dodson .
Dodson tries a body shot but Mac blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodson .
Mac can't break the clinch.
Mac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Dodson digs a right hand into Mac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mac's gas tank. #BC#
Mac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodson tries to clinch there but Mac circles away.
Dodson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mac throws an off balance right hand
and Dodson counters with a straight right hand.
Dodson misses with a hook.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dodson .
Dodson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dodson scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Dodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac throws out the jab.
Dodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mac.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dodson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dodson scores with a punch to the head.
Mac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac wants to clinch but Dodson slips to the side
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Dodson clinches.
Mac tries to pull guard but Dodson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mac drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Mac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Mac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Dodson misses.
Mac is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mac misses with a wild body shot.
Mac connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Dodson .
A big left from Mac misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dodson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mac throws a series of punches but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dodson scores with a jab.
Dodson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Dodson misses its intended target.
Mac swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dodson jabs at Mac's body.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dodson .
Mac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson avoids the head kick by Mac.
Dodson misses with a looping left.
Mac misses with a hook
and Dodson counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Mac takes one on the button.
Dodson scores with a nice head shot.
Mac takes a swing at Dodson 's ribcage but misses.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Dodson is just out of range.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Dodson has cracked Mac with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Dodson lands another huge swinging hook and Mac tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Mac, before Dodson can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Dodson !
A victorious John Dodson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LH37: Higuchi vs Lapanov
Date: Feb 17, 2017

#R1#
Dodson jabs Sands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dodson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dodson misses with a hook. Sands ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sands! But no joy.
John Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands shoots in for a double leg but Dodson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sands gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sands on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Sands has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands shoots in but Dodson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sands moves away.#T1#
Dodson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dodson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Dodson closes the distance and clinches.
Dodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dodson - that landed with a thud.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dodson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
John Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sands.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Sands manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Dodson gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sands is trying to trip Dodson . He has hold of a leg but Dodson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sands persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Sands throwing strikes from guard but Dodson blocks nicely.
Dodson wants to stand and escape but Sands is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sands working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sands with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dodson keeping full guard, as Sands tries to pass.
Sands working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dodson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sands is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodson is keeping the position for now.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Dodson is looking to stand up but Sands isn't so interested in that idea.
Sands pushes down on Dodson 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Sands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dodson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dodson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Sands tries to pass to full mount but Dodson defends it.
Sands stops Dodson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sands is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dodson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Sands!
Bobby Sands is the new featherweight champion!
Bobby Sands decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: LH33: Higuchi vs Dodson
Date: Feb 01, 2017

#R1#
Higuchi misses with a right hand
and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Rei Higuchi has been cut.
Dodson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higuchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higuchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dodson .
Higuchi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dodson swivels and escapes.
Higuchi swings widly with a right hand
and Dodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higuchi has his takedown stuffed
and Dodson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higuchi thinking.
Higuchi shoots and misses
and Dodson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Higuchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higuchi misses with a left hand
letting Dodson counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Higuchi is rocked!
Higuchi is aggressively charging in as Dodson backs up avoiding any damage. Dodson tosses out a jab and Higuchi runs right into it face first! Higuchi is out cold! Dodson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Higuchi's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dodson !
A relieved looking John Dodson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: LH29: Higuchi vs Souza III
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1#
Pecilli misses with a hook
and Dodson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Guillermo Pecilli has been cut.
Pecilli misses with an uppercut
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Pecilli.
Pecilli misses with a hook. Dodson ducked under it nicely.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pecilli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dodson manages to circle out of the way.
Dodson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pecilli tries to counter by clinching up but Dodson breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Pecilli does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Dodson .
Pecilli misses with a hook to the body
and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pecilli thuds a left hand into Dodson 's body.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Pecilli throws a body punch but Dodson moves out of range.
Pecilli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pecilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pecilli jabs Dodson right on the nose. Dodson blinks but takes it well.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pecilli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dodson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pecilli slips under a jab.
Pecilli misses the body punch
and Dodson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
Dodson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pecilli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Pecilli ducks under a wild hook from Dodson .
Dodson misses with a straight left.
Pecilli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodson moves away.
Pecilli misses the body punch
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pecilli throws a looping overhand right but Dodson ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Pecilli.
Dodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pecilli manages to avoid it.
Pecilli takes a swing at Dodson 's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pecilli. Dodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pecilli missing with a left hand there. Dodson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pecilli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Dodson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pecilli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pecilli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pecilli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pecilli wants to clinch
enabling Dodson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Pecilli is rocked!
Pecilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Dodson counters with a crisp right that sends Pecilli to the canvas! Dodson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
Our winner, John Dodson , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: LH22: Higuchi vs Mac
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Ripper misses with a jab to the body
letting Dodson counter with a right hand.
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch but Dodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dodson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripper.
Ripper moves away from the strike by Dodson .
Ripper tries to close the distance and clinch but Dodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ripper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dodson , pushing him back against the cage.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper presses Dodson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
Ripper working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dodson .
Ripper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Dodson controls the action.
Ripper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dodson misses with a body punch.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodson . #T1#
Ripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
Dodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ripper.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper misses with a punch to the body.
Ripper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripper tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson is working Ripper over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ripper fails to land.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Dodson controls the action.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripper tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Dodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Dodson on the inside.
Ripper blocks a body shot from Dodson .
Ripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson blocking some punches.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripper pushes Dodson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson prevents a body shot from Ripper.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Ripper.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Ripper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodson tries to work over Ripper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripper blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dodson .
Ripper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Ripper avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the cage.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Ripper.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson digs a right hand into Ripper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripper's gas tank. #T3#
Dodson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Dodson controls the action.
Ripper has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripper tries to throw a body punch but Dodson avoids it by throwing Ripper back against the cage.
Ripper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ripper has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
Ripper misses with a body punch.
Ripper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Ripper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ripper works on Dodson 's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Dodson lands a body punch.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Ripper tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
Dodson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ripper misses with some punches.
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Ripper avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
Dodson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ripper misses with a punch to the body.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Ripper lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripper struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodson controls his hands.
Ripper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dodson is working Ripper over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Ripper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ripper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Ripper gets a clinch.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dodson fails to land.
Ripper misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
Ripper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ripper working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Ripper's head.
A short right from Ripper.
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson digs a right hand into Ripper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripper's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson works on Ripper's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Dodson .
Good body shot from Dodson .
Dodson tries to work over Ripper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
Ripper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Dodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ripper lands with a left to the head.
Ripper blocking some punches.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Ripper.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Dodson controls the action.
Dodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson tries to work over Ripper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripper prevents a body shot from Dodson .
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
Dodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Dodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodson blocking some punches.
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
John Dodson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Ripper's ribcage. Ripper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Ripper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodson .
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Dodson .
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson lands with a right to the head.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
Dodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Ripper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodson pushes Ripper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dodson .
Dodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Dodson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dodson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Dodson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dodson lands a body punch.
Dodson tries to work over Ripper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson misses with a body punch.
Ripper tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Ripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ripper misses with a punch to the body.
Dodson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ripper struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodson controls his hands.
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Dodson tries to throw a body punch but Ripper avoids it by throwing Dodson back against the cage.
Dodson lands a left hand.
Ripper tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ripper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Dodson lands with a left to the head.
Dodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripper controls his hands.
Dodson lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Ripper blocks a body shot from Dodson .
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson cracks Ripper with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripper lands an uppercut.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
Ripper lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dodson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ripper misses with a body punch
and Dodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ripper tries to clinch up.
Ripper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ripper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dodson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ripper tries to clinch up but Dodson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ripper looks to clinch
enabling Dodson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ripper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodson moves away.#CL2#
Ripper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Ripper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
Ripper tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripper misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
A short uppercut from Dodson .
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodson blocks a body shot from Ripper.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripper can do to turn this around?
Ripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ripper throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodson .
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
Dodson is working Ripper over against the cage.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Ripper has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodson .
Ripper misses with a body punch.
Ripper swings wildly with an uppercut but Dodson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodson lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Dodson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dodson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
Dodson tries a body shot but Ripper blocks it.
Ripper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ripper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dodson lands a hook that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Ripper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dodson backwards.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripper's elbow.
Ripper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ripper fails to land.
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Ripper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ripper can't find room to land a body shot as Dodson controls the action. #T3#
Dodson is leaning against Ripper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ripper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Dodson lands a body shot.
Ripper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodson can't find room to land a body shot as Ripper controls the action.
Dodson pushes Ripper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Ripper misses with the head strike.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ripper misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Ripper working aggressively here.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodson lands with a right to the head.
Dodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripper backwards.
Ripper takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson pushes Ripper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ripper tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Ripper fails to land.
Dodson blocking some punches.
Ripper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripper misses with a body punch.
Ripper prevents a body shot from Dodson .
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ripper misses with a punch to the body.
Ripper tries to work over Dodson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Dodson .
A short right from Dodson . #ROC#
Ripper is rocked!
Dodson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
A short left from Ripper.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Ripper's ribcage. Ripper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson lands with a left to the head.
Ripper is still on wobbly legs! Can Dodson finish him?
Ripper throws a head punch that misses.
Ripper struggles to land a body shot inside as Dodson controls his hands.
Ripper seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodson .

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dodson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dodson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dodson !
During a confident post fight interview, John Dodson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LH18: Souza vs Higuchi
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Hellsfyre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dodson sprawls well initially but Hellsfyre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dodson pushes Hellsfyre off looking to stand but Hellsfyre dives back in and keeps control.
Hellsfyre working over Dodson with some ground and pound. Dodson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hellsfyre trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellsfyre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dodson defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre is taking a breather. Dodson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Hellsfyre working over Dodson with some ground and pound. Dodson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Hellsfyre is nestled in close to Dodson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hellsfyre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hellsfyre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hellsfyre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellsfyre on the ground.
Hellsfyre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hellsfyre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hellsfyre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dodson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hellsfyre scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Hellsfyre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellsfyre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hellsfyre trying to control the pace.
Hellsfyre throwing shots but Dodson is blocking nicely.
Hellsfyre performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Hellsfyre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Dodson is trying to stand back up but Hellsfyre is controlling him
Hellsfyre sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hellsfyre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hellsfyre is taking a breather. Dodson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dodson is trying to stand back up but Hellsfyre is controlling him #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hellsfyre stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hellsfyre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hellsfyre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dodson misses with a wild combination.
Hellsfyre tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hellsfyre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hellsfyre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hellsfyre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hellsfyre fails to land the takedown.
Hellsfyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dodson .
Hellsfyre has a takedown stuffed.
Hellsfyre shoots for a takedown but Dodson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
John Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Hellsfyre.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dodson enables Hellsfyre to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dodson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hellsfyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellsfyre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hellsfyre lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hellsfyre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellsfyre is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Hellsfyre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position.
Hellsfyre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dodson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hellsfyre. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hellsfyre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hellsfyre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hellsfyre content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dodson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dodson wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellsfyre looks to throw the jab but Dodson is out of range. #TD2#
Hellsfyre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dodson did well to prevent Hellsfyre getting side control.
Ground and pound from Hellsfyre.
Dodson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hellsfyre scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hellsfyre winds up and cracks Dodson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hellsfyre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hellsfyre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Hellsfyre working over Dodson with some ground and pound. Dodson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hellsfyre controlling the action here.
Hellsfyre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hellsfyre controlling the action here.
Hellsfyre working the head and body with strikes.
Dodson wants to get back to his feet.
Hellsfyre working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hellsfyre prevents Dodson from standing back up.
Hellsfyre is nestled in close to Dodson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hellsfyre thows a huge punch but Dodson dodges it nicely.
Hellsfyre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Damien Hellsfyre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hellsfyre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hellsfyre working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hellsfyre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellsfyre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Dodson is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hellsfyre connects with a nice short shot to Dodson 's temple.
Oh Dodson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Hellsfyre there.
Hellsfyre lands a big elbow - Dodson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Hellsfyre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Hellsfyre!
After winning the bout, Damien Hellsfyre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LH13: Strife vs Luigiano
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Takahashi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dodson is trying to defend but Takahashi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Takahashi is trying for a kimura here. Dodson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Takahashi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keoji Takahashi !
Keoji Takahashi is the new featherweight champion!
Keoji Takahashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: LH10: Strife vs Hooper II
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Laponov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dodson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laponov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dodson cracks Laponov with a good jab.
Laponov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dodson misses with a hook.
Laponov throws a hook but Dodson avoids it easily.
Dodson throws the left hand but Laponov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson cracks Laponov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Laponov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dodson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Laponov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
John Dodson is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath John Dodson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LH6: Schmo vs Diaz
Date: Oct 30, 2016

#R1#
Dodson slips under a jab from Vermeer.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
Dodson lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodson .
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer can't break the clinch.
Vermeer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodson lands a left hand.
Vermeer is trying to break the clinch but Dodson is controlling him.
Vermeer works on Dodson 's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dodson fails to land.
Dodson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeer's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Vermeer's head. #T1#
Vermeer misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Dodson prevents a body shot from Vermeer.
Dodson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dodson has Vermeer pressed against the cage, preventing Vermeer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vermeer controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vermeer.
Vermeer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Dodson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer has a couple of punches blocked by Dodson .
Vermeer working aggressively here.
Vermeer wants to stall. #BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Vermeer looks to throw the jab but Dodson is out of range.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
Dodson blocks a jab.
Dodson moves to clinch but Vermeer breaks away
and Vermeer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dodson thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Dodson gets a clinch.
Vermeer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vermeer tries a body shot but Dodson blocks it.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Dodson lands a right hand.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodson 's elbow. #BC#
Vermeer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dodson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vermeer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dodson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vermeer moves out of range as Dodson strikes.
Vermeer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##CL2#
Dodson darts in and clinches Vermeer up against the cage.
Dodson digs a right hand into Vermeer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vermeer's gas tank.
Vermeer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dodson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Dodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson misses with the head strike.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodson lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vermeer blocking some punches.
Dodson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Dodson avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Vermeer is breathing heavily.
Dodson gets through Vermeer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodson .
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Dodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Dodson drops Vermeer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vermeer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Vermeer is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Dodson fails to land.
Oh Vermeer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson throws a big uppercut that drops Vermeer! More strikes from Dodson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vermeer lies dazed against the cage as Dodson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
During a confident post fight interview, John Dodson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LH4: Dodson vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Takahashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Takahashi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dodson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Takahashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Takahashi is pressing down on Dodson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dodson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Dodson defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi stops Dodson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Takahashi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Dodson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Dodson defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Takahashi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Takahashi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dodson is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Dodson defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodson keeps working.
Takahashi is pressing down on Dodson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dodson is holding on for now. #T3#
Takahashi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Takahashi forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Takahashi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Takahashi tightening his grip on Dodson , looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Takahashi has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Dodson ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Takahashi gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keoji Takahashi !
Keoji Takahashi is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Keoji Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Lighthouse 1: Strife vs Hooper
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Laponov misses with a head kick.
Laponov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Laponov throws a leg kick
and Dodson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laponov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dodson counters with a straight right hand.
Dodson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laponov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laponov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dodson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dodson lands a jab.
Laponov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dodson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laponov tries a low kick but Dodson avoids it.
Laponov fails to land the takedown.
John Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Laponov.
Dodson scores with a jab.#T1#
Dodson scores with a hook to the body. Laponov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laponov throws a looping overhand right but Dodson ducks down to avoid it.
Laponov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dodson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Laponov is rocked!
Laponov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dodson rattles Laponov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Laponov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dodson dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Laponov stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Dodson !
John Dodson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Money takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Dodson there.
Money's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dodson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Money scrambles back to his feet.
Dodson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Money circles away quickly and effectively.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Dodson .
Money walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Money's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dodson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Money scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Dodson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dodson scores with the left hand. Money knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Money.
Money appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dodson throws a combination that misses
and Money counters with a left and a right that stings Dodson .
Money avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dodson misses with a double jab.
Dodson scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
A jab from Dodson finds it's way through Money's defenses.
Dodson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Money is rocked!
Money gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dodson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Money is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
John Dodson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016

#R1#
Dodson blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
As Farbatyk backs off Dodson throws a huge counter combo but Farbatyk manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Dodson rushes Farbatyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dodson working aggressively here.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson lands a hook that snaps the head of Farbatyk backwards.
Dodson digs a right hand into Farbatyk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farbatyk's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farbatyk tries to circle away but Dodson has him pinned against the cage.
Farbatyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farbatyk has had enough of the clinch but Dodson keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodson .
Nice body punch from Dodson - that landed with a thud.
Dodson pushes Farbatyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dodson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Farbatyk tries to circle away but Dodson has him pinned against the cage.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farbatyk is trying to break the clinch but Dodson is controlling him.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Farbatyk is rocked!
Farbatyk is trying to break the clinch but Dodson is controlling him.
Dodson has Farbatyk pressed against the cage, preventing Farbatyk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farbatyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farbatyk takes a shot to the head.
Oh Farbatyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dodson throws a head punch that misses.
Dodson working aggressively here.
Dodson keeps control of Farbatyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dodson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farbatyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Farbatyk blocks an uppercut.
Dodson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dodson fails to land.
Dodson throws a punch but it's blocked by Farbatyk.
Dodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Farbatyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dodson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dodson swings wildly with an uppercut but Farbatyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farbatyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farbatyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Farbatyk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farbatyk can't break the clinch.
Dodson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farbatyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Dodson won't allow it.
Farbatyk tries to break the clinch but Dodson is controlling the position.
Dodson works on Farbatyk's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Farbatyk with a big uppercut! Farbatyk tries to clinch up but Dodson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Farbatyk to the mat! Farbatyk covers up and Dodson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Dodson !
John Dodson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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