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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Dobbs lands with a right hand.
Diemomd avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Dobbs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diemomd tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dobbs cracks Diemomd with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Diemomd from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Diemomd is trying to remain composed but Dobbs is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diemomd trying to control the position but Dobbs manages to sink in the hooks.
Dobbs has the hooks in. Diemomd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dobbs is working the ground and pound. Can Diemomd escape?
Dobbs has the hooks in. Diemomd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Dobbs trying to control momentarily.
Diemomd looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dobbs punishes Diemomd with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diemomd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diemomd wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Dobbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diemomd gets full guard.
Diemomd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbs is one step ahead there.
Diemomd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobbs wants to control from the top but Diemomd keeps moving.
Dobbs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbs wants to control from the top but Diemomd keeps moving. #T3#
Diemomd seems keen to control Dobbs's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diemomd's head.
Dobbs preventing the sweep.
Dobbs postures up in Diemomd's guard and throws a big left but Diemomd blocks it. #ES2#
Diemomd has his feet on Dobbs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dobbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diemomd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dobbs throws out a loose jab but Diemomd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dobbs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diemomd's hands.#T4#
Diemomd misses with a low kick.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs tries to work over Diemomd's front leg with a kick but Diemomd checks it.
Despite the aggression on Diemomd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dobbs swings for the body but Diemomd moves out of range.
Dobbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
Diemomd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Diemomd looks to land a left hand but Dobbs moved out of range nicely.
Barry Diemomd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobbs connects with a body shot that sends Diemomd's belly button to the back.
Dobbs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diemomd lands a jab-cross combination.
Dobbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diemomd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobbs throws a leg kick
and Diemomd counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dobbs.
Diemomd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diemomd tests Dobbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diemomd looks to land a combination but Dobbs avoids it well.
Barry Diemomd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diemomd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobbs throws a right hand that Diemomd ducks under and follows up with a left that Diemomd also avoids with ease.
Dobbs is looking to wear down Diemomd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diemomd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diemomd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dobbs slips under a jab.
Dobbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diemomd circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs misses with a body shot
and Diemomd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diemomd throws a looping overhand right but Dobbs ducks down to avoid it.
Diemomd scores with a nice head shot.
Dobbs misses with a body shot.
Dobbs misses with a body kick. #T1#
Diemomd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobbs manages to avoid it.
Dobbs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diemomd avoids it.
Diemomd misses with a double jab.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Dobbs avoids them all with ease.
Diemomd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dobbs takes one to the chin there.
Dobbs slips under a jab from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses with a straight left.
Dobbs checks a leg kick.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Diemomd lands a nice shot that snaps Dobbs's head back.
Dobbs misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Diemomd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dobbs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dobbs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diemomd is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diemomd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diemomd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobbs moves away.
Dobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Dobbs misses the shot to the body.
Diemomd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dobbs on the side of the head.
Dobbs clobbers Diemomd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dobbs checks a low kick from Diemomd.
Diemomd defending well as Dobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dobbs is out of range and Diemomd settles back down.
Diemomd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dobbs misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobbs. Diemomd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diemomd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobbs. Diemomd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diemomd.
Diemomd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diemomd throws a hook but Dobbs avoids it easily.#T3#
Diemomd fails to land with a series of punches.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Dobbs moves out of range.
Diemomd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs scores with a jab.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Dobbs moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Diemomd. That snapped Dobbs's head back.
Diemomd dips to his left and cracks Dobbs with an uppercut!
Dobbs looks to land a left hand but Diemomd moved out of range nicely.
Dobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Diemomd is just out of range.
Dobbs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobbs blocks a low kick nicely.
Diemomd misses with a straight left.
Dobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dobbs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dobbs misses its intended target. #T4#
Diemomd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diemomd cracks Dobbs with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Diemomd.
Dobbs ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Dobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Diemomd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dobbs.
Dobbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dobbs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dobbs throws a hook to the side of Diemomd's head but Diemomd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diemomd throws a low kick but Dobbs moves out of range easily.
Diemomd scores with a nice right hand.
Dobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diemomd manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Diemomd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Diemomd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Diemomd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobbs throws a lazy right hand but Diemomd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
Dobbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diemomd throws a sloppy head kick and Dobbs moves out of range easily.
Dobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Dobbs avoids them all with ease.
Dobbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diemomd scores with the left hand. Dobbs knows he should have avoided that one.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Diemomd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diemomd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Dobbs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diemomd as he jumps to the side.
Dobbs misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Dobbs has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Diemomd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diemomd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dobbs checks it well.
Dave Dobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dobbs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbs blocks the body kick.
Diemomd cracks Dobbs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diemomd tries to land a front kick but Dobbs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diemomd throws a hook but Dobbs avoids it easily.
Dobbs throws a leg kick but Diemomd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diemomd moves away.
Dobbs misses with a hook. Diemomd ducked under it nicely.
Dobbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diemomd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobbs somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Dobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diemomd moves away.
Dobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diemomd was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobbs.
Diemomd lunges at Dobbs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dobbs's hand.
Dobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diemomd manages to avoid it.
Dobbs takes a swing at Diemomd's ribcage but misses.
Diemomd misses with a wild combination.
Dobbs throws a big counter combination but Diemomd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dobbs throws a hook but Diemomd blocks it.
Barry Diemomd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diemomd scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Dobbs's head but Dobbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobbs throws a wild body kick that Diemomd sees coming a mile off.
Dobbs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dobbs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Dobbs. #T3#
Dobbs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dobbs tries to land a front kick but Diemomd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Dobbs misses.
Diemomd misses with a few strikes there.
Diemomd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Dobbs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diemomd.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Dobbs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diemomd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Diemomd lands.
Diemomd moves out of range as Dobbs throws a body kick.
Diemomd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diemomd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diemomd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dobbs.
Dobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Diemomd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diemomd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dobbs at a distance.
Diemomd drops his hands momentarily and Dobbs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobbs misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobbs is defended easily by Diemomd.
A left and a right from Diemomd both land. Nice combination.
Dobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Dobbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diemomd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Diemomd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diemomd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Diemomd!
Barry Diemomd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 23
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Dobbs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dobbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Lima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from De Lima misses.
Dobbs misses with the combination.
De Lima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dave Dobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from De Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Dobbs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Dobbs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobbs misses with an uppercut
and De Lima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobbs thinking.
Dobbs throws a head kick that misses.
De Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs throws a sloppy head kick and De Lima moves out of range easily.
Dobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Lima unleashes a big counter combination but Dobbs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dobbs misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Dobbs takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Lima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dobbs's head backwards.
De Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Lima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima lands a really nice looking cross but Dobbs seems unphased.
De Lima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dobbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Dobbs moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Dobbs.
#T3#
Dobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dobbs breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Lima checks a leg kick.
De Lima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigo De Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Dobbs is predictable there
and De Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lima slips under a jab.
Dobbs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Lima to score with a decent uppercut.
De Lima throws a right hand that Dobbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobbs also avoids with ease.
Dobbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dobbs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Dobbs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobbs. #T4#
Dobbs throws a series of punches but De Lima avoids them all with ease.
Dobbs looks to clinch
and De Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dobbs misses with a two punch combination.
Dobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobbs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Lima looks to land a combination but Dobbs avoids it well.
Dobbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dobbs avoids the body shot from De Lima.
Dobbs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dobbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Lima.
De Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo De Lima dominated that 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.
#R2#
Dobbs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and De Lima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
De Lima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dobbs momentarily.
Good shot there by De Lima.
De Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dobbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like De Lima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Lima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dobbs in his tracks. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
De Lima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Dobbs moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Dobbs - that landed with a thud.
De Lima tries to pull guard but Dobbs won't allow it.
Dobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but De Lima won't allow it.
Dobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dobbs struggles to land a body shot inside as De Lima controls his hands.
Dobbs is struggling to control the position.
Dobbs taking a breather.#TD2#
De Lima drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2##SUB2#
De Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobbs is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
De Lima working for a triangle but Dobbs defends it easily.
Dobbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but De Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbs is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
De Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dobbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dobbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Dobbs trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Lima is on top in guard.
#REVB#
De Lima trying to control but Dobbs is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Lima drops back looking for a leg! Dobbs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobbs manages to kick De Lima off! De Lima jumps back into Dobbs's guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dobbs working a defensive guard but De Lima passes into half guard.
Dobbs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dobbs is trying to stand up here but De Lima is controlling him well.
De Lima wants to take a breather but Dobbs is having none of it.
De Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Lima prevents Dobbs from standing back up.
#SUB2#
De Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
De Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo De Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dobbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
De Lima blocks a head kick by Dobbs.
Dobbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dobbs is looking to wear down De Lima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Lima works Dobbs's body with a nice hook.
Dobbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dobbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as De Lima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dobbs doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobbs tries to clinch but De Lima moves away
and De Lima counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Dobbs throws a chopping leg kick but De Lima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobbs is looking to score with low kicks.
Dobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Lima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Lima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dobbs doesn't seem bothered though.
Dobbs throws an overhand right that lands on De Lima's shoulder, as De Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Dobbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of De Lima's head.
De Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dobbs.
A little jabbing left from De Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Dobbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobbs moves forwards but De Lima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dobbs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dobbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Dave Dobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dobbs misses with an uppercut
and De Lima counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobbs throws a jab when De Lima was well out of range.#CL#
Dobbs has managed to clinch.
#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Lima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dobbs.
#TD2#
De Lima jumps guard.
#SUB2#
De Lima is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dobbs has his hands clasped together but De Lima extends and breaks Dobbs's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Lima.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo De Lima!
After the big win, Rodrigo De Lima made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 15
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dobbs throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dobbs.
Dobbs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steele as he avoids it easily.
Steele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Dobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Steele lunges at Dobbs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dobbs's hand.
Steele misses with a head kick.
Dobbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that Dobbs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobbs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steele counters with a nice body shot.
Dobbs is looking to land body kicks.
Steele connects with an inside leg kick.
Dobbs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Dobbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Dobbs off the cage and back into range.
Steele lands a nice shot that snaps Dobbs's head back.
#CL#
Dobbs instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Steele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobbs.
A short right from Steele.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele lands a right hand.
Dobbs is trying to drag Steele to the mat but Steele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Dobbs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steele uses from the top position.
Dobbs is breathing heavily.#T2##SU2#
Dobbs is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dobbs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dobbs tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2#
Steele sends Dobbs crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Steele is motioning to the referee to let Dobbs up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Dobbs is rocked!
Steele throws a pinpoint strike between Dobbs's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dobbs crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Steele scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Steele!
Sami Steele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RRFC 18: Ford vs Foley
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Dobbs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daniels defends it well.
Daniels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dobbs to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Dobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daniels is looking to slow Dobbs down with leg kicks.
Daniels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Dobbs walks into a left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daniels.
Daniels lands a leg kick that knocks Dobbs off balance momentarily.
Dobbs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels slips a straight right by Dobbs.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dobbs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Daniels with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobbs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Daniels lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Daniels tenderised Dobbs's leg. Dobbs is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Daniels is looking to slow Dobbs down with leg kicks.
Daniels staying out of range there.
Daniels is looking for a counter combo.
Daniels lands a head shot.
Daniels lands a head kick. Dobbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Dobbs pushes Daniels up against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels prevents a body shot from Dobbs.
Dobbs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daniels pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dobbs wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Dobbs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Dobbs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB2#
Dobbs is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Daniels rolls with it to try and escape but Dobbs cranks on the arm and Daniels is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Dobbs!
Dave Dobbs decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC 16: Borcea vs Nadir
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Dobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Bawang clinches up with Dobbs and pushes him back against the cage.
Bawang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobbs's elbow.
Bawang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bawang.
Bawang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobbs backwards.
Come on Dobbs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bawang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobbs backwards.
Bawang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Bawang.
Bawang tries a body shot but Dobbs blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Dobbs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dobbs blocks a body shot from Bawang.
Bawang lands with a right to the head.
Bawang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobbss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobbs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bawang lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bawang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bawang misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Dobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Bawang. Beautiful body shot.
Dobbs swats away the attempt to clinch by Bawang.#CL2#
Bawang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dobbs backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bawang.
Bawang cracks Dobbs with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bawang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bawang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bawang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Bawang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobbs blocks a body shot from Bawang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bawang lands with a left to the head.
Dobbs has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bawang after a bit of a struggle.
Dobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Bawang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bawang lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bawang.
Dobbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bawang lands with a short shot to the head.
Bawang prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bawang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dobbs or not.
Dobbs is breathing heavily.
Dobbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bawang is working Dobbs over against the cage.
Dobbs tries to throw a body punch but Bawang avoids it by throwing Dobbs back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bawang.
#T3#
Bawang scores with a shot to the side of Dobbs's head. #ROC2#
Dobbs is rocked!
Dobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Dobbs is trying to stall.
Bawang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bawang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dobbs backwards.
Good body shot from Bawang.
A right hook to the body lands for Bawang.
A short body shot lands from Bawang as the two fighters clinch.
Bawang scores with a shot to the side of Dobbs's head.
Bawang lands a body shot.
Bawang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobbs.
Bawang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bawang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bawang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobbss head.
Bawang is leaning against Dobbs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
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!
Bawang presses Dobbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bawang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobbs backwards.
Bawang misses with a punch to the body.
Bawang lands with a right to the head.
Bawang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bawang lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Bawang.
Bawang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bawang lands a right hand.
Bawang lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bawang.
Bawang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobbss head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Bawang.
A short uppercut from Bawang.
Still in the clinch, Bawang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Dobbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Bawang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Bawang dominated that 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.
#R2#
Bawang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbs seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Bawang clinches. #BC#
Dobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dobbs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bawang throws a monster overhand right that drops Dobbs! Bawang follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Bawang!
Our winner, Boy Bawang, 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.
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Event:
RRFC 12: Pandens vs De Lima
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Dobbs swinging wildly here.
Dobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheidu was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobbs.
Sheidu tries to counter with a clinch but Dobbs shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Dobbs does it's job there.
A nice combination there by Dobbs.
Sheidu is looking to clinch.
Dobbs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dave Dobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobbs throws a series of punches but Sheidu moves out of range.
Dobbs swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Sheidu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sheidu jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sheidu around his waist. Sheidu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Sheidu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dobbs smiles and moves away.
Dobbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheidu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dobbs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sheidu clinches.
Sheidu has Dobbs pressed against the cage, preventing Dobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sheidu is trying to pull guard but Dobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Dave Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Sheidu.
Sheidu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dobbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobbs throws a right hand that Sheidu ducks under and follows up with a left that Sheidu also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Dobbs.
Dobbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sheidu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sheidu feints the counter takedown.
Sheidu dodges the punch combination from Dobbs.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Dobbs.
Sheidu throws out a counter right but Dobbs avoids it with no problem.
Sheidu dodges the punch combination from Dobbs.
Sheidu shoots in for a takedown but Dobbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheidu checks a leg kick.
Sheidu wants to counter with a clinch but Dobbs pushes him away.
No joy there for Dobbs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dobbs lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sheidu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheidu.
A punch combination from Dobbs misses.
Dave Dobbs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheidu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dobbs defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheidu.
Dobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheidu wants to counter the offense by Dobbs and move into the clinch position.
Dobbs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobbs stuffs the takedown attempt from Sheidu. Sheidu gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobbs stuffs the takedown.#T4#
Dobbs throws a head kick but Sheidu moves out of range.
Sheidu feints the counter takedown.
Dobbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobbs looks for the body kick but Sheidu saw that one coming.
Sheidu wants to counter with a clinch but Dobbs pushes him away.
Sheidu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Sheidu with the counter takedown but Dobbs avoids it easily.
Dobbs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dobbs throws a head kick that misses.
Dobbs throws a series of punches but Sheidu moves out of range.
Sheidu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Sheidu rushes Dobbs and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sheidu decides to pull guard.
Dobbs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dobbs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sheidu blocks a leg kick.
Dobbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dave Dobbs is winning the standup battle so far.
Dobbs throws a push kick but Sheidu slaps the foot to one side.
Dobbs throws a head kick but Sheidu moves out of range.
Dobbs throws out a loose jab but Sheidu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dobbs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sheidu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sheidu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sheidu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dave Dobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dobbs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dobbs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sheidu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheidu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dobbs.
Dobbs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sheidu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheidu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Dobbs throws a series of punches but Sheidu avoids them all with ease.
Sheidu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sheidu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dobbs.
Sheidu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dobbs connects with a looping right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dobbs. Sheidu shrugs it off though.
Dobbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheidu circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheidu feints the counter takedown.
Dobbs throws a wild body kick that Sheidu sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheidu. Dobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobbs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheidus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sheidu avoids the head kick by Dobbs.
Dobbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dobbs tries to score with a low kick but Sheidu moves his leg out of the way.
Dobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sheidu can do to turn this around?#T2#
Dobbs throws a sloppy head kick and Sheidu moves out of range easily.
Sheidu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dobbs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sheidu checks a low kick from Dobbs.
Sheidu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobbs is fending him off so far but Sheidu persists. Nope, Dobbs circles away and we're back to standing.
Dobbs fails to land with a series of punches.
Dobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Sheidu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sheidu tries to counter with a clinch but Dobbs shakes him off and moves away.
Dobbs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheidu.
Sheidu has his takedown stuffed
and Dobbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Dobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobbs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sheidu blocks a head kick by Dobbs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Dobbs.
Sheidu wants to counter the offense by Dobbs and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Dobbs. No joy for Sheidu on that attempt.
Dave Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Sheidu.
Dobbs throws a series of punches but Sheidu avoids them all with ease.
Dobbs throws a head kick but Sheidu moves out of range.
#CL2#
Sheidu instigates a clinch. #T4#
Sheidu fails to pull guard.
Sheidu tries to pull guard but Dobbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sheidu blocks a body shot from Dobbs.
Sheidu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dobbs to keep the fight standing.
Sheidu jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sheidu around his waist. Sheidu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Sheidu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dobbs uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dobbs stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sheidu throws up his legs and catches Dobbs in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dobbs tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sheidu! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Don Sheidu!
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Event:
RRFC 8: Burrows vs Sir
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Cyrus. Those never looked like landing.
Dobbs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Cyrus darts in and clinches Dobbs up against the cage.
Dobbs stalling in the clinch but Cyrus improves position.
Cyrus is struggling to control the position.
Cyrus lands an uppercut.
Dobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cyrus walks away with a smile on his face. Dobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Dobbs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cyrus!
Dobbs cracks Cyrus with a big elbow. #SUB#
Dobbs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cyrus tries to escape but Dobbs is in control. #T1#
Dobbs cracks Cyrus with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cyrus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbs seems to be looking for submissions.
Dobbs is trying to control. Cyrus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dobbs winds up and cracks Cyrus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dobbs is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyrus pushes Dobbs off looking to stand but Dobbs dives back in and keeps control.
Dobbs keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Dobbs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dobbs trying to control the action but Cyrus is working from the bottom.
Dobbs trying to mount his opponent but Cyrus defends it.
Dobbs working the head and body with strikes.
Dobbs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cyrus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cyrus wants to improve his position but Dobbs is controlling well.
Cyrus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dobbs scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Cyrus is rocked!
Cyrus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Dobbs decides to return to a standing position.
Cyrus is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobbs finish him?
Dobbs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cyrus.
#T3#
Dobbs ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Cyrus out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Dobbs!
Dave Dobbs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I take peoples souls.'.
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Event:
RRFC 5 Kano vs MacLaren
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Dobbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobbs prevents it.
#TD#
Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dobbs's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
A punch combination from Dobbs misses.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Dobbs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dobbs as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Dobbs pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dobbs has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Dobbs gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobbs is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez keeps control of Dobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobbs as Sanchez tries to tie him up. #TD2#
Dobbs is trying to trip Sanchez. He has hold of a leg but Sanchez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dobbs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sanchez wriggles free and stands up. #CL2#
Dobbs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Dobbs's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Dobbs manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Sanchez decides to pull guard.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dobbs won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Dobbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dobbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Dobbs is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobbs is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Dobbs circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Dobbs moves into the clinch.
Dobbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Dobbs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dobbs manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Sanchez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Dobbs has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez trying to stall but Dobbs improves his position.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dobbs after a bit of a struggle.
Dobbs tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Dobbs back against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
#T1##TD#
Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dobbs uses from the top position.
Dobbs is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dobbs throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Dobbs is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Dobbs trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Dobbs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez stops Dobbs from standing up.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Dobbs won't let him.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbs is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dobbs swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dobbs forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is trying to push Dobbs away but Dobbs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Dobbs is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dobbs down to the mat. Dobbs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dobbs defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Dobbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4##TD2#
Sanchez tries to sprawl but Dobbs drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanchez pushes Dobbs off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Dobbs has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Dobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dobbs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Sanchez has been cut.#CL2#
Dobbs pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobbs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dobbs wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Dobbs gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trevor Sanchez's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dobbs rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Dobbs pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobbs is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Dobbs.
Dobbs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dobbs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Dobbs jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Dobbs is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dobbs wants to get back to full guard.
Dobbs trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dobbs defending well though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Sanchez stands up out of the half guard.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Dobbs keeps it at a distance.
Dobbs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Dobbs won't allow it.
Dave Dobbs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Dobbs misses with the head strike.
Dobbs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dobbs taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobbs as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Dobbs. #T3#
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dobbs up against the cage.
Dobbs tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Dave Dobbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dobbs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobbs lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Dobbs scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobbs.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4##TD2#
Dobbs pulls guard effortlessly.
Dobbs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Dobbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Dobbs blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Dobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dobbs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dobbs!
Post fight, Dave Dobbs stared into the camera and said 'I take peoples souls.'.
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RRFC Challengers 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Dobbs gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa wants a takedown.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balboa cracks Dobbs with a nice body shot.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobbs controls his hands.
Balboa misses with a punch to the body.
Dobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dobbs prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but Dobbs avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the cage. #TD#
Dobbs pulls guard successfully.
Balboa tries to stand but Dobbs is controlling from the bottom.
Dobbs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs trying to control the position here.
Dobbs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SU2#
Balboa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Dobbs successfully pulls guard.
Balboa throwing strikes but missing.
Dobbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dobbs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobbs tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Dobbs is working an open guard so Balboa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dobbs connects with a nice looking jab.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Dobbs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dobbs continues to drive forward.
Dave Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Dobbs keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dobbs is defending well for now.#TD2#
Balboa jumps guard and drags Dobbs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Dobbs is having none of it.
Dobbs cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Dobbs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dobbs landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobbs tries to stand but Balboa is controlling from the bottom. #ES2#
Balboa has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dobbs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Balboa has Dobbs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dobbs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dobbs.
Dobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Balboa won't allow it.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dobbs.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Dobbs is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Balboa to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Dobbs pulls guard successfully.
Dobbs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Dobbs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobbs but Dobbs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balboa looks winded!
Dobbs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Balboa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dobbs keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Dobbs, which made it look bad.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dobbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Balboa enables Dobbs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Balboa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Dobbs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Balboa misses with a takedown
and Dobbs counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Dobbs closes the distance and clinches.
Dobbs prevents a body shot from Balboa.
Dobbs is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt
and Dobbs counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dobbs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Balboa darts in looking for a takedown but Dobbs gets double underhooks and turns Balboa into the cage.
Balboa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dobbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dobbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobbs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt - Dobbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave Dobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Balboa.
Dobbs lands a body shot.
Balboa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Balboa is looking to clinch but Dobbs is avoiding it.
Balboa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dobbs finish him?
Balboa with a poor takedown
and Dobbs counters with a nice body shot.
Balboa seems to have recovered his senses.
Balboa is breathing heavily.#CL#
Dobbs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Dobbs jumps into guard, dragging Balboa to the mat.
Dave Dobbs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobbs lands a decent punch to the body there.
Dobbs is trying to keep Balboa in close.
#T1#
Balboa throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobbs controlling Balboa's posture.
Dobbs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Balboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dobbs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balboa defends well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dobbs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dobbs clinches up against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dobbs is trying to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling him.
Dobbs fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Balboa pulls Dobbs into guard.
Dobbs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balboa is proving hard to escape from.
Dobbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dobbs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Balboa wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Dobbs forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Dobbs pulls guard successfully.
Dobbs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Dobbs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Dobbs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balboa's guard. #REVR##ES2#
Balboa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dobbs is trying to break the clinch but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch but Balboa keeps him there for the moment.
Dobbs is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balboa has Dobbs pressed against the cage, preventing Dobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Dobbs gets control of Balboa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dobbs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbs keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Dobbs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Balboa with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Balboa postures up in Dobbs's guard and throws a big left but Dobbs blocks it.
Balboa throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balboa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Balboa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Balboa stands and steps away. Dobbs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Balboa tries to clinch up but Dobbs circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa is looking to clinch.
Dobbs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks. #BC2#
Balboa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Dobbs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Balboa quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Balboa has one foot on Dobbs's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dobbs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Dobbs rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dobbs has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Balboa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Dobbs off. It looks like it's working - Dobbs slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Balboa displaying calm under pressure there.
Alberto Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
Dobbs lands a jab.#CL#
Dobbs forces Balboa back against the cage and clinches.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balboa walks away with a smile on his face. Dobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balboa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dobbs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dobbs.
Dobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Dobbs rushes Balboa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Balboa jumps guard but Dobbs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Balboa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobbs controls his hands.
Dobbs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dobbs wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Dobbs has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Balboa regains guard immediately.
Dobbs wants to get up but he can't break Balboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Balboa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Balboa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balboa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balboa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dobbs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa scores a nice knee to the body.
Balboa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Balboa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dobbs pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Dobbs has managed to clinch.
Come on Dobbs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dobbs stalls.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Dobbs lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Balboa pushes Dobbs off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Dobbs moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Balboa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dobbs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dave Dobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Balboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Dobbs gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dobbs distracts Balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Balboa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dobbs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Balboa jumps guard.
Dobbs landing some decent shots from guard.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Dobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobbs landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Dobbs looking to pass the guard.
Dobbs's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Dobbs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dobbs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Dobbs isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobbs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dobbs is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alberto Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dobbs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alberto Balboa.
I think Dobbs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dobbs!
Dave Dobbs looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I take peoples souls.'.
Alberto Balboa spoke after the fight, saying ':'.
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