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Event:
MMAHKI 50
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawkins tries for a takedown but Kreshnik circles away easily
letting Kreshnik counter with a right hand.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kreshnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot by Kreshnik.
Dawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawkins scores with a one two! Kreshnik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kreshnik circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a straight right hand.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Kreshnik shows good takedown defense.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kreshnik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roel Kreshnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Dawkins.#T1#
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Kreshnik lands a big uppercut and Dawkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dawkins looks OK. Kreshnik waves Dawkins back to his feet!#ROC#Dawkins is rocked!
Kreshnik keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Kreshnik misses.
Kreshnik punishes Dawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kreshnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawkins wants to counter the offense by Kreshnik and move into the clinch position.
Dawkins throws a combination that misses
and Kreshnik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreshnik cracks a nice hook into Dawkins's ribs.
Kreshnik misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins wants to counter the offense by Kreshnik and move into the clinch position.
Kreshnik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kreshnik cracks Dawkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kreshnik missing with a left hand there. Dawkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Kreshnik's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Roel Kreshnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kreshnik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreshnik finish him?#T2##KD#
Kreshnik lands a big right hand that sends Dawkins crashing to the mat! Kreshnik stays standing though and waves Dawkins back to his feet!
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Kreshnik counters with a nice right hand that sends Dawkins toppling to the canvas! Dawkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kreshnik finish him?!
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Kreshnik counters with a crisp right that sends Dawkins to the canvas! Kreshnik follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roel Kreshnik!
A very excited looking Roel Kreshnik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 24
Date: Jan 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawkins wants to clinch.
Jack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dawkins tries to clinch
and Jack counters with a three punch combo that has Dawkins backing up. Dawkins nods at Jack to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Dawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jack avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Kangaroo Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Jack throws a series of strikes that have Dawkins backpedaling.
Jack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawkins delivers a nice body kick.
Dawkins slips a jab and a cross from Jack.
A leg kick checked by Dawkins.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jack misses with a low kick.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Jack lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dawkins throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Jack as Dawkins shoots in.
We've been told by Dawkins's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawkins's head backwards.
Jack misses with a leg kick.
Jack throws a series of punches but Dawkins avoids them all with ease.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Jack breaks away and moves out of range.
Jack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dawkins.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jack! But no joy.
Dawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jack but Jack pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Jack with a hook.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Dawkins backs off Jack throws a huge counter combo but Dawkins manages to avoid it all.
Dawkins goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Dawkins keeps control of Jack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jack smiles and moves away.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins tries to move into range but Jack moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jack looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Dawkins throws a quick counter head kick but Jack was just out of range.
Jack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Jack breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Dawkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
Jack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
Dawkins takes one on the button.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Dawkins moves to clinch but Jack breaks away
and Jack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Jack tries to sprawl out of it but Dawkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jerome Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawkins eats them both and turns towards Jack to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jack lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt - Jack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.#T1#
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
Jack has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A lazy left from Jack finds it's target.
Jack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack is looking to chop away at Dawkins's legs.
Jack catches Dawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Jack gets tackled into the cage by Dawkins. Dawkins maintains the clinch.
Jack lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Jack connects with a nice looking jab.
Jack misses with a straight right.
As Jack tries to get set, Dawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Jack manages to avoid the attempt.
Dawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack tries to avoid it but Dawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack to the ground. Jack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack looks to land a combination but Dawkins avoids it well.
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!
Jack misses with a hook. Dawkins ducked under it nicely.
Dawkins tries to clinch but Jack moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Jack flicks out a counter leg kick but Dawkins steps away.
Jack tries to score with a low kick but Dawkins moves his leg out of the way.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Dawkins has a takedown stuffed.
Jack throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Dawkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Dawkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dawkins somewhat.
Jack lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Jack sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Jack lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawkins doesn't seem phased though.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Dawkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jerome Dawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack misses with the combination.
Jack throws a nice looking combination but Dawkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins dives in and grabs Jack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jack pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dawkins. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawkins.
Dawkins is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kangaroo Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Jack. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by Jack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jack.
Dawkins tries to clinch up but Jack circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawkins fails with the takedown.
Jack is looking to chop away at Dawkins's legs.
Jack misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Dawkins checks it.
Dawkins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jack manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawkins is defended easily by Jack.#T1#
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Jack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack throws a low kick but Dawkins avoids it.
Dawkins is looking to clinch but Jack is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jack!
Dawkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Jack manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jack counters with an outside leg kick.
Jack just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins fails with the takedown
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jack.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawkins goes for a double leg but Jack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jack continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawkins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawkins has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawkins misses with the combination.
Jack throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Dawkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Dawkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Dawkins has managed to clinch.
Jack is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jack gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jack is trying to break free.#BC2#
Jack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawkins misses with a takedown attempt
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jack misses with a two punch combination.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Dawkins checks it.#T4#
Jack scores with a three punch combo!
Dawkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawkins ducks under a wild hook from Jack.
Kangaroo Jack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jack throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawkins misses with a straight left.
Jack throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Jerome Dawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Jack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kangaroo Jack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jack 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kangaroo Jack! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 16
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Moura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawkins as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Dawkins with that takedown attempt.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
As Moura tries to get set, Dawkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Moura manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Dawkins moves into range and clinches up with Moura.
Dawkins stalls.
Dawkins controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Dawkins jumps into guard, dragging Moura to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawkins is looking to stand up but Moura isn't so interested in that idea. #T1##SUB#
Dawkins working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Dawkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moura. #SUB#
Dawkins working for a triangle but Moura defends it easily.
Moura wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moura told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dawkins holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dawkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Dawkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moura wants to stall.
Dawkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moura misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Dawkins breaks the clinch.
Moura has a takedown stuffed.
Moura slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Dawkins gets caught napping as Moura dives in and scores a takedown. Dawkins manages to retain guard.
Dawkins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
Jerome Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Moura.#T4#
Moura shoots and misses #CL#
and Dawkins moves into the clinch.
Moura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dawkins smiles and moves away.
Moura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moura somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moura is fending him off so far but Dawkins persists. Nope, Moura circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins darts in looking for a takedown but Moura gets double underhooks and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Dawkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Moura manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moura stops a takedown attempt from Dawkins.
#TD2#
Moura jumps guard and drags Dawkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moura controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Dawkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dawkins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown but Moura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moura tries to clinch up.
Dawkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moura's waist but Moura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawkins off to one side.
Moura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dawkins leaning against his opponent.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Moura forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Moura fails to pull guard.
Dawkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moura's efforts to push away.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Moura avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Dawkins pulls Moura into guard.
#SUB#
Dawkins is looking for a triangle here but Moura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Dawkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jerome Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moura wants to control but Dawkins is keeping him busy. #T2#
Moura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dawkins!
Moura prevents Dawkins from getting the reversal.
Moura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moura trying to control but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins is trying to reverse the position but instead Moura has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Moura controlling well, preventing Dawkins from escaping the position.
Dawkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dawkins is trying to break free.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Moura throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Moura keeps control of the position as Dawkins tries to break free.
Moura lands with a hammerfist to the side of Dawkins's head.#T4#
Dawkins trying to control the hands but Moura won't let him.
Moura is looking to control Dawkins but Dawkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moura missing with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Moura has his arm under Dawkins's chin here. Game over son! Moura squeezes tightly and Dawkins is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddy Moura! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawkins walks into a straight right hand from Cusanno.
Cusanno swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawkins.
Dawkins moves in looking to clinch but Cusanno pushes him off.
Dawkins wants to clinch up but Cusanno keeps it at a distance.
Cusanno lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawkins off the cage and back into range.
Cusanno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cusanno scores with a jab.
Valerio Cusanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusanno connects with a body shot.
Cusanno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusanno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawkins throws a sloppy head kick and Cusanno moves out of range easily.
Dawkins tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusanno throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins wants to clinch up but Cusanno keeps it at a distance.
Cusanno thuds a left hand into Dawkins's body.
Cusanno keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Cusanno with a nice cross.
Cusanno jabs Dawkins right on the nose. Dawkins blinks but takes it well.
Valerio Cusanno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusanno lands with a nice combination. Dawkins backs away looking to recover.
Dawkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cusanno with a nice cross.
Dawkins doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Cusanno counter with a right hand.
Cusanno is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cusanno lands a right hook to the body.
Dawkins slips a straight right by Cusanno.
Dawkins tries to counter with a clinch but Cusanno shakes him off and moves away.
Dawkins tries to clinch there but Cusanno circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Dawkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cusanno pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cusanno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cusanno misses with some punches.
#T2##TD2#
Dawkins pulls Cusanno into guard.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Cusanno from controlling successfully.
Cusanno postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins pulls Cusanno in close to prevent any damage.
Dawkins throwing short punches from the bottom.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Cusanno from controlling successfully.
Cusanno advances to half guard.
Dawkins tries to roll over but Cusanno keeps him under control.
Cusanno trying to control from half guard but Dawkins is working away.
Dawkins is in trouble now - Cusanno has advanced to mount!
Dawkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action.
Dawkins controls the position.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action.
Cusanno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action.
Dawkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Dawkins is squirming around, avoiding Cusanno's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawkins is trying to escape the mount.
Dawkins wants to hold on but Cusanno pushes him away.
Cusanno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cusanno trying to control but Dawkins is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno 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#
A lazy left from Cusanno finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cusanno. Dawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cusanno.
Cusanno throws a looping overhand right but Dawkins ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawkins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dawkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Cusanno misses the target.
Dawkins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cusanno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valerio Cusanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Dawkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno connects with a single shot there.
Cusanno lands with a good body shot.
Dawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Cusanno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Dawkins rushes Cusanno and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cusanno fails to land.
Cusanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawkins can do to turn this around?
Dawkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Cusanno gets an underhook and turns Dawkins into the cage.
Cusanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cusanno has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Cusanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Dawkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cusanno clobbers Dawkins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cusanno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dawkins with the inside leg kick.
Cusanno works Dawkins's body with a nice hook.
Cusanno connects with a right hand. Dawkins shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Dawkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cusanno!#T2#
Cusanno struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Dawkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cusanno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cusanno tries to buck Dawkins off but Dawkins is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dawkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cusanno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dawkins off and has taken his back!
Will Cusanno go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cusanno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dawkins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cusanno is hanging on to Dawkins's back as he tries to escape.
Dawkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cusanno tries to get the hooks in deep but Dawkins pushed the leg off.
Cusanno has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dawkins's body.
A lull in the action here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Cusanno is looking to control Dawkins but Dawkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dawkins is trying to get back to his feet but Cusanno has full control of the position and if anything, Dawkins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cusanno struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cusanno not allowing Dawkins to control his hands.
Dawkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cusanno trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valerio Cusanno dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dawkins looks to clinch
letting Cusanno counter with a right hand.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Cusanno with a hook.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Cusanno's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cusanno pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Cusanno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from Dawkins.
Cusanno lands a body shot.
Dawkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Cusanno. Those never looked like landing.
Dawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cusanno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Cusanno as he connects with a hook.
Cusanno displaying good standup as he scores with a three 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!
Cusanno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cusanno cracks Dawkins with a good jab.#TD2#
Dawkins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cusanno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dawkins is in Cusanno's guard.#T1#
Cusanno wants to control the position but Dawkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cusanno wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cusanno is looking to improve his position.
Cusanno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cusanno.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Cusanno keeps moving.
Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cusanno has control of Dawkins's left arm, preventing Dawkins from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cusanno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Dawkins 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.
Dawkins trying to control but Cusanno is working from the bottom.
Cusanno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dawkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cusanno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusanno punishes Dawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Cusanno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawkins.#T3#
Dawkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawkins fails with the takedown.
Cusanno lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Cusanno misses its intended target.
Dawkins unleashes a big counter combination but Cusanno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cusanno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Valerio Cusanno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valerio Cusanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Dawkins.
Dawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cusanno lunges at Dawkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawkins's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cusanno, as that shot connected.
Cusanno digs a good body shot into Dawkins's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cusanno.
Cusanno lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawkins's head.
Dawkins shoots in and drives through. Cusanno sprawls well.
Cusanno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#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!
Dawkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cusanno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawkins scrambles back to his feet.
Dawkins throws a right hand that misses
and Cusanno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cusanno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Cusanno gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cusanno lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cusanno content to stall in guard here.
Cusanno wants to control from the top but Dawkins keeps moving.
Dawkins is trying to keep Cusanno in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valerio Cusanno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cusanno 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valerio Cusanno! |
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