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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Coles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Coles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson misses with a hook
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Coles throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Coles swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coles.
Coles looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Coles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Coles throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.#T1#
Coles lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Coles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coles misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawson misses.
Dawson cracks Coles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Coles throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coles lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Coles moves out of range as Dawson strikes.
Coles lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.#T2#
Coles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Coles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coles scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coles.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Coles finds it's way through Dawson's defenses.
Dawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Phillip Coles has been cut.
Coles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coles punishes Dawson's body with a nice straight punch.
Coles throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Dawson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Coles! Dawson lets Coles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Coles connects with a jab.
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Coles there.
A shot to the body from Coles misses
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson slips a jab from Coles.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Dawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coles scores with a body shot.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coles.
Coles scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Coles.
Dawson walks into a left hand.
Coles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coles misses with the combination.
Dawson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coles with a body shot.#T5#
Coles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coles misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Coles paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Coles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Coles thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
Coles misses with a two punch combination.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Coles avoids it with no problem.#T6#
Coles misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Coles.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Coles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coles jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Coles misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coles misses with a lunging right hand
and Coles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Phillip Coles's cut is getting worse.
Phillip Coles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coles lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T7#
Coles misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Dawson walks into a stiff left hand from Coles.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coles misses with an uppercut.
Coles tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Coles working aggressively here.
#T8#
Coles lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Coles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coles throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Coles throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Coles.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coles digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coles misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coles looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Coles jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T9#
Coles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Coles.
Coles scores with a nice strike.
Coles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dawson counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Phillip Coles's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Coles to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Coles - just one landing.
Coles misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Coles is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Coles dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawson slips a straight right by Coles.
Phillip Coles is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Coles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coles scores with a shot to the body.
Coles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson needs to keep his hands up - Coles had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Dawson is rocked!
Coles is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Coles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Coles throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
TOF 99
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Paruzzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Paruzzi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paruzzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paruzzi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Paruzzi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi trying to mount his opponent but Dawson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paruzzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson 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.
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Paruzzi passes Dawson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Paruzzi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Dawson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawson's guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Paruzzi is controlling well.
Paruzzi passes to side control. #SUB#
Paruzzi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dawson is looking to regain half guard here but Paruzzi keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to get an arm triangle but Dawson is defending well.
Paruzzi working away.#SUB#
Paruzzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paruzzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Paruzzi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Paruzzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dawson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paruzzi but great work by Dawson.
Paruzzi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Paruzzi eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Paruzzi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paruzzi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paruzzi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Paruzzi wants to take Dawson's back here but Dawson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Paruzzi has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Paruzzi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Dawson is pushing down on Paruzzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paruzzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7##SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paruzzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawson. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Paruzzi gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Paruzzi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawson is aware though and is defending well.
Dawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paruzzi is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Paruzzi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Paruzzi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Paruzzi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dawson escapes and throws Paruzzi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Paruzzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paruzzi is pressing down on Dawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paruzzi is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Paruzzi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dawson uses it to pass to side control.
Paruzzi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dawson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson fails to advance to Paruzzi's back. #SU2#
Dawson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Paruzzi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dawson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paruzzi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dawson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paruzzi has his foot on Dawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson forces his way into half guard.
Dawson controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paruzzi tries to roll over but Dawson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Dawson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Paruzzi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manuel Paruzzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paruzzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Dawson has taken his back - oops!
Paruzzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Paruzzi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paruzzi is trying to reverse the position but instead Dawson has taken his back - oops!
Dawson is hanging on to Paruzzi's back as he tries to escape.
Paruzzi is working hard here to advance position.
Dawson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Paruzzi's body.
#T2#
Paruzzi turns into Dawson and is now in his guard.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paruzzi wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paruzzi's guard. #REVB#
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Paruzzi is retaining full guard.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Paruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paruzzi wants to hit a sweep here but Dawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paruzzi there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson wants to take Paruzzi's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Paruzzi is trying desperately to improve position.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Dawson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Paruzzi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dawson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Paruzzi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Dawson seems content to control.
Dawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paruzzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawson wants to take a breather but Paruzzi is having none of it.
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paruzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Dawson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dawson passes into side control!
Paruzzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paruzzi regains half guard.#T6#
Paruzzi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Dawson gets to his feet. Paruzzi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jack Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paruzzi's head.#TD#
Paruzzi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dawson's half guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Paruzzi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paruzzi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Paruzzi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dawson wants to control but Paruzzi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Paruzzi eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson is pressing down on Paruzzi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Dawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paruzzi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Paruzzi defends easily.
Paruzzi works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Dawson tries to roll over but Paruzzi keeps him under control.
Dawson won't allow Paruzzi to pass to mount.
Dawson controlling the position well. #SUB#
Paruzzi is working for a kimura here but Dawson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Paruzzi's guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Paruzzi keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paruzzi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Paruzzi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dawson to the ground. Paruzzi is now in Dawson's guard.#SUB2#
Paruzzi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paruzzi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dawson's guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here.
Paruzzi prevents Dawson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson won't allow Paruzzi to pass to mount. #T1##SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paruzzi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paruzzi works his way into full mount!
Dawson working to try and regain half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Paruzzi has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Paruzzi moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dawson has worked his arm free - good work by Dawson!
Paruzzi tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Paruzzi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dawson is trying to control Paruzzi's posture but Paruzzi avoids it.
Paruzzi advances to mount. #T3#
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dawson is surviving well by controlling Paruzzi's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Paruzzi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dawson is now in Paruzzi's guard. A big mistake from Paruzzi there, giving up the dominant position!
Dawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dawson passes into side control.
Paruzzi trying to remain calm as Dawson controls from the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Dawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Paruzzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Paruzzi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Paruzzi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dawson's best efforts.
Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but Paruzzi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5##SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Paruzzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawson.
#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paruzzi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Dawson is taking a breather. Paruzzi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Paruzzi is working away.
Paruzzi is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Dawson decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Paruzzi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Paruzzi finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Paruzzi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T8#
Paruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Paruzzi advances to half guard.
Paruzzi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Paruzzi prevents Dawson from improving his position.#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Paruzzi is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paruzzi forces his way into half guard.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paruzzi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Paruzzi seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Paruzzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paruzzi 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Paruzzi! |
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Event:
TOF 88
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Goldberg lands the left hand.
Goldberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goldberg takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Goldberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dawson on his heels. He'll look to pass Dawson's guard now, I'm sure.
Goldberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Goldberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Goldberg is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dawson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Goldberg!
A very excited looking David Goldberg rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TOF 76
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Braxton scores with a push kick.
Braxton with a nice calf kick.
Braxton connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Braxton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Braxton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson looks winded!
Dawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Braxton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawson scrambles back to his feet.
Braxton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Braxton throws a nice head kick!
#KD#
Braxton sends Dawson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Braxton is motioning to the referee to let Dawson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Dawson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dawson limp body while Braxton jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Braxton!
Danny Braxton retains his middleweight title!
Danny Braxton thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blue.
Blue dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
Blue throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blue pushes Dawson away with a front kick.
Blue goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue thows a leg kick but Dawson checks it
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson slips a jab from Blue.
Blue throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Blue dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Blue throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it.
Blue connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dawson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Blue - the referee stops the clock and Dawson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Blue. Dawson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blue missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson staying out of range there.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Blue scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blue.
#T2#
Blue missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blue to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Blue throws a leg kick but Dawson moved away.
Blue scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Blue's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blue's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Blue connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Blue misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Blue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blue scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blue scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Blue.
Dawson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blue!
#T4#
Dawson misses the jab.
Lloyd Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Blue misses.
Dawson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue throws a low kick, looking for Dawson's leg but Dawson calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blue turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blue dips to his left and cracks Dawson with an uppercut!
Blue misses with a low kick.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Blue manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blue. #T5#
Blue connects with an inside leg kick.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blue takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Blue with the inside leg kick.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Blue.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blue throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Blue throws a lazy body kick
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Blue tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T6#
Blue thumps Dawson with a low kick.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Blue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue lands a nice hook to Dawson's body. Dawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blue misses with a looping right.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Blue misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot. #T7#
Blue pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dawson is out of range and Blue settles back down.
That kick from Blue tenderised Dawson's leg. Dawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blue throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blue buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Blue.
A bone on bone clash there as Dawson blocks the leg kick.
Blue missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Blue is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T8#
Blue thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blue throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blue lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blue misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T9#
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Blue connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blue throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blue throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blue throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson throws a lazy right hand but Blue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Blue there.
Blue lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Dawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dawson moves into the clinch.
Blue looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blue.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blue has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blue trying to land knees to the body.
Blue misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Blue manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Blue lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blue throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
Blue throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blue.
Blue bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson sets himself, and Blue steps forward looking for the clinch! Dawson avoids it this time.
Lloyd Blue seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blue throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blue fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Blue counters with a straight right hand.
Blue lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blue wants to slow Dawson down by chopping away at his legs.
Dawson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blue.
Blue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blue throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Dawson.
#CUT#It looks like Lloyd Blue has been cut.#T3#
Dawson checks a leg kick.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blue throws a body kick that misses
and Dawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Blue misses the target.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blue with a hook.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blue throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Dawson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blue. That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from Blue.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Blue throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blue in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blue.
Blue misses with a looping right.#KD#
Dawson drops Blue with a beautiful combination! Blue stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dawson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Blue is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Blue out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson!
The defeated Lloyd Blue had this to say: 'Thanks for this opportunity, and I wanna give a special shout out to my gym Triumph Over Fear, to my sponsor Honest Apparel, and most of all to True Octagon Fighting!'. |
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Event:
HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
Couture misses with a straight left.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Couture misses with a straight right.
Couture throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dawson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Couture moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a lazy right hand but Couture sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Couture moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Couture is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but Couture turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Dawson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Couture is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dawson to the mat. Dawson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Dawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Couture can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Dawson has his hands on Couture's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Couture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couture wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture passes Dawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Couture sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawson trying to control here.
#T3#
Couture wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.
Dawson trying to control but Couture postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Couture tries to pass to full mount but Dawson defends it.
Dawson is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Couture closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Couture lands in his opponent's guard.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Couture postures up. #T4#
Couture wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Dawson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Couture passes into side control.
Dawson can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture works to advance to full mount. Dawson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dawson tries to lock up and control but Couture gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Couture 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#
Dawson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Couture misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Couture throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
Couture misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dawson is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Couture throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Couture thows a leg kick but Dawson checks it #KD#
and Dawson counters with a nice right hand that sends Couture toppling to the canvas! Couture scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dawson finish him?!#ROC#Couture is rocked!
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
HRL9: Kovacevic vs Mike
Date: Aug 18, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Personal Space 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Phillip Personal Space has been cut.
Personal Space cracks a nice hook into Dawson's ribs.
Personal Space misses with an uppercut.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Personal Space misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Personal Space to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Dawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Payne dives in and scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Dawson is trying to keep Payne in close.
#SUB2#
Payne 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.
Dawson has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne throwing strikes from guard but Dawson blocks nicely.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Dawson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Payne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Payne with a nice head shot there.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Payne is in close to Dawson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payne works over Dawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Payne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson's brow.
Payne wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control.
Payne trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne connects with a couple of short punches.
Payne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne is pushing down on Dawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawson is fighting to maintain full guard but Payne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawson's head.
Payne winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payne lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Payne prevents Dawson from improving his position.
Payne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dawson!
Payne working the ground and pound effectively.
Payne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Payne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Payne trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Payne with the ground and pound from mount.
Payne controlling the pace for now.
Payne working Dawson over with strikes here.
Payne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dawson's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Payne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Payne with a couple of short strikes.
Dawson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Payne lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Payne dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Payne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Payne gets a double leg takedown into Dawson's guard.
Payne slips nicely into half guard.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Payne seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Payne is nestled in close to Dawson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Payne working over Dawson with some ground and pound. Dawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Payne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payne lands a nice short elbow.
Payne wants to free his trapped foot but Dawson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dawson trying to control here.
Dawson is not content to let Payne control the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Payne is trying for a kimura here. Dawson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Payne wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willy Payne!
A less than humble Willy Payne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
KIFC 77
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Yo Ka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yo Ka works to advance to full mount. Dawson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dawson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yo Ka locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Dawson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Park Yo Ka!
During a confident post fight interview, Park Yo Ka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KIFC 70
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson's brow.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dawson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Dawson working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson is not content to let Thompson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Dawson's head. #SUB#
Dawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily.
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Dawson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawson.
Dawson is trying desperately to improve position.
Thompson with a couple of short strikes.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Thompson looking to finish Dawson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dawson!#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Thompson working Dawson over with strikes here.
Thompson breaks from Dawson's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
Thompson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Dawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
Thompson lands a big shot to the head and Dawson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). David Thompson!
David Thompson is the new middleweight champion!
David Thompson very nearly forgot to thank Primal amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
KIFC 59-
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Sari is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Sari can't get the takedown.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Sari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sari tries to pull guard but Dawson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawson's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Dawson pushes Sari back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sari.
Sari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sari is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A short left from Dawson.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Sari is trying to pull guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dawson lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Sari is rocked!
Dawson works on Sari's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Sari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson dips a shoulder and cracks Sari with a mighty uppercut! Sari falls back against the cage and Dawson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sari is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dawson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
Jack Dawson is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
KIFC 55-
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.#CL#
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riker misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Dawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riker throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riker.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
Riker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
Dawson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Riker fails to land.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riker blocking some punches.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riker.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Riker misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Riker controls his hands.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Riker fails to land.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riker.
A shot in the inside from Riker.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
A short left from Dawson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson pushes Riker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riker looks winded!
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson digs a right hand underneath Riker's ribcage. Riker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Dawson.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson pushes Riker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Riker is rocked!
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riker is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson dips a shoulder and cracks Riker with a mighty uppercut! Riker falls back against the cage and Dawson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Riker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dawson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Dawson has managed to clinch.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krylov's efforts to push away.
Krylov is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krylov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Dawson.
Krylov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Krylov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson pushes Krylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krylov is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Dawson digs a right hand underneath Krylov's ribcage. Krylov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krylov has been working on his balance at Elite Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dawson.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson works on Krylov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Krylov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Oh Krylov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Krylov seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Krylov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dawson is unloading with more strikes now! Krylov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
KIFC 32
Date: Mar 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Uoston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Dawson has managed to clinch.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawson tries to work over Uoston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uoston trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uoston into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Uoston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uoston is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawson is defending well.
Jack Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Uoston.
Uoston is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawson gets an underhook and turns Uoston into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Dawson tries a body shot but Uoston blocks it.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uoston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dawson as Uoston tries to tie him up.
Uoston taking a breather.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson pushes Uoston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Uoston is rocked!
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Uoston with a big uppercut! Uoston tries to clinch up but Dawson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Uoston to the mat! Uoston covers up and Dawson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Dawson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Sativa misses with a body punch
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Indica Sativa has been cut.
Dawson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sativa under the eye.
Sativa throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sativa just misses with a punch to the body.
Sativa swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sativa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sativa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Sativa.
Sativa misses with a body shot.
Sativa tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Sativa as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sativa walks into a straight right hand from Dawson.
A big left from Sativa misses.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Sativa's shoulder, as Sativa tries to avoid the shot.
Sativa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Sativa off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Sativa looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Sativa missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sativa throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson flashes Sativa a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Sativa's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Sativa crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Dawson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dawson! |
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