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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 2810 p4p, 2215 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 279 p4p, 219 weight class). Roger Dawson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Dawson pushes Loco up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Dawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Loco backwards.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loco.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Loco tries to pull guard but Dawson won't allow it.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Loco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco 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. Loco eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawson.
Dawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Loco wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Loco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dawson dives on top into guard.
Loco trying to control the position.
Loco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loco looking for subs off his back but Dawson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Dawson seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is looking to advance position but Loco won't allow it.
Loco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Loco gets full guard.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Loco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dawson postures up.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dawson 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.
Dawson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco trying to control here.
Dawson 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.
Roger Dawson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Loco showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawson is looking to control Loco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawson avoid being mounted?
Loco prevents Dawson from improving his position.
Dawson is staying active underneath Loco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to control but Loco is keeping busy.
Loco wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is trying to control but Loco manages to pass to mount!
Dawson tries to hold on but Loco postures up.
Loco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Loco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawson holds on to Loco as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Loco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dawson trying to control but Loco postures up.
Dawson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco 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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Loco is looking to control Dawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Loco avoid being mounted?
Loco tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
Dawson controlling the pace.
Loco is trying to control but Dawson manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to lock up and control but Dawson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dawson content just to control the position here.
Mono Loco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loco is desperately trying to improve his position but Dawson has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson content just to control the position here.
Dawson wants to control the pace but Loco is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Loco counters with a single leg into guard. Dawson didn't expect that.
Loco being controlled here momentarily.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dawson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawson trying to control but Loco is working from the bottom.
Loco 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco being controlled here, momentarily.
Loco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loco trying to control the position.
Loco keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
Loco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco keeping full guard, as Dawson tries to pass.
Loco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
Dawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawson is aware though and is defending well.
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dawson is aware though and is defending well.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Loco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dawson controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dawson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson throws a head kick but Loco moves out of range.
Loco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dawson sprawls and moves away.
Dawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
Loco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dawson to the mat! Dawson manages to get full guard.
Dawson pulls Loco in to control the position.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loco is one step ahead there.
Loco is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson working a defensive guard here.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawson pulls Loco in close to prevent any damage.
Mono Loco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Loco throwing strikes from guard but Dawson blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mono Loco.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Dawson!
Roger Dawson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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