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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stances Slumponyhu (ranked 1179 p4p, 1375 weight class) and DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 151 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stances Slumponyhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeeJay Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Slumponyhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slumponyhu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stances Slumponyhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Slumponyhu misses its intended target.
Slumponyhu throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Slumponyhu looks to throw a body kick
and Dawkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins wants to pass to mount but Slumponyhu is defending the position.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slumponyhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dawkins on the ground.
Slumponyhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins throwing shots but Slumponyhu is blocking nicely.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slumponyhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slumponyhu has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slumponyhu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Dawkins there.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Slumponyhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Dawkins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Slumponyhu is breathing heavily.
Dawkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to control the pace.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Slumponyhu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dawkins working over Slumponyhu with some ground and pound. Slumponyhu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawkins trying to control the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dawkins scores with a takedown into Slumponyhu's guard.
Dawkins is working Slumponyhu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins passes Slumponyhu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeeJay Dawkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Slumponyhu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slumponyhu pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Dawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slumponyhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dawkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Slumponyhu.
Dawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slumponyhu swinging wildly here.
Stances Slumponyhu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Dawkins slips under a jab from Slumponyhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slumponyhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slumponyhu keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Slumponyhu has wrist control.
DeeJay Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slumponyhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slumponyhu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slumponyhu tries to get out of the position.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins stops Slumponyhu from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dawkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dawkins connects with a body shot.
Dawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Slumponyhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dawkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stances Slumponyhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeeJay Dawkins.
Nice jab there from Dawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a jab to Slumponyhu's midsection.
Slumponyhu throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins digs a good body shot into Slumponyhu's ribs.
Good shot there by Dawkins.
Dawkins with a hook.
Dawkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slumponyhu is trying to defend but Dawkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slumponyhu's head.
Dawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawkins wants to take a breather but Slumponyhu is having none of it.
Dawkins is nestled in close to Slumponyhu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slumponyhu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slumponyhu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Slumponyhu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawkins working Slumponyhu over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeeJay Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slumponyhu is fending him off so far but Dawkins persists. Nope, Slumponyhu circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slumponyhu throws a left and a right that both miss
so Dawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dawkins passes Slumponyhu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slumponyhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawkins working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins is taking a breather. Slumponyhu 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.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing shots but Slumponyhu is blocking nicely.
Dawkins slips a nice elbow through Slumponyhu's hands, connecting with Slumponyhu's forehead.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Slumponyhu dodges it nicely.
Slumponyhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Slumponyhu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slumponyhu has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawkins lands a nice short elbow.
Dawkins is nestled in close to Slumponyhu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins cracks Slumponyhu with a big right hand and Slumponyhu goes down!
Slumponyhu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Slumponyhu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slumponyhu being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slumponyhu seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Slumponyhu keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawkins distracts Slumponyhu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slumponyhu drops his hands momentarily and Dawkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dawkins shoots in and bounces Slumponyhu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stances Slumponyhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slumponyhu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slumponyhu being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeeJay Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island Xtreme Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Stances Slumponyhu was interviewed post fight and said 'Honored to lose to a warrior from Flint, Mi'.
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RATING
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