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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Dory (ranked 526 p4p, 1264 weight class) and Sean Rivers (ranked 75 p4p, 176 weight class). Rivers has chosen Gojira - Sphinx as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sean Rivers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rivers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dory.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
Dory goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Rivers lands with a left to the head.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers prevents a body shot from Dory.
Dory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Dory fails to land.
Rivers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Rivers.
Dory lands a left hand.
Rivers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dory letting Rivers take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers tries to work over Dory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dory blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Dory has Rivers pushed against the cage.
Dory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of Dory backwards.
Dory lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Sean Rivers has been cut.
Dory tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Dory back against the cage.
Dory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers breaks from the clinch.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dory is looking to counter the offense by Rivers and move into the clinch.
Dory slips a jab from Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivers's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dory controls the pace.
Dory preventing the sweep.
Dory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dory trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Dory throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dory being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dory preventing the sweep.
Dory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rivers wants to stand up but Dory is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Dory's shoulder, as Dory tries to avoid the shot.
Dory jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Dory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.
Dory half committed to a counter leg kick.
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.
Rivers throws a body shot but no joy.
Dory is looking to counter punch.
Dory takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dory misses with a takedown attempt - Rivers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rivers moves away from the strike by Dory.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rivers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Rivers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rivers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rivers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a head kick but Dory moves out of range.
Dory tried to counter with a leg kick but Rivers avoided it.
Sean Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory misses with a hook
and Rivers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dory defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Dory moved out of range nicely.
Dory missing with a left hand there. Rivers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dory misses with a takedown
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rivers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rivers pulls Dory in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dory is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dory trying to control but Rivers is working from the bottom.
Rivers is wriggling around but Dory manages to pass to half guard.
Dory lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers is trying to stand.
Rivers is defending against the submission attempts here by Dory.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dory is trying to work for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dory sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dory is trying to work for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers wants to control but Dory is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Rivers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Rivers's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rivers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Dory throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Dory looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivers is fending him off so far but Dory persists. Nope, Rivers circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Dory moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Dory
and Rivers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Dory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Dory.
Dory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Dory misses its target.
Dory turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory slips under a jab.
Dory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dory backs off Rivers throws a huge counter combo but Dory manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Rivers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dory avoids the head kick by Rivers.
An attempted straight right counter from Dory misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dory thuds a left hand into Rivers's body.
Dory cracks Rivers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dory takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sean Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dory defending well as Rivers loads up on a big left hand.
Dory half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rivers lands a big head kick that sends Dory tumbling to the mat! Rivers takes a step backwards and waves Dory back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dory moves away from the strike by Rivers.
A counter left hand to the body from Dory misses its target.
The fighters circling - Rivers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rivers really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Rivers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dory throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivers. Dory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivers.
It looked like Dory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory slips under a jab.
As Rivers tries to get set, Dory tries to push him back and clinch up but Rivers manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Dory is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Dory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rivers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dory.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rivers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rivers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dory.
A countering left hand to the body from Rivers misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rivers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dory has his takedown stuffed
and Rivers counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
It looked like Dory was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivers.
Dory shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dory moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRivers.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers throws the left hand but Dory avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Dory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dory takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rivers throws a poor cross that misses
and Dory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dory shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivers but Rivers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Rivers dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sean Rivers's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rivers swings widly with a right hand
and Dory counters with a right hand to the body.
Dory takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Rivers blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rivers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Dory.
Dory is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers needs to keep his hands up - Dory had a free shot at his head there.
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dory to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Dory.
Dory seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dory is looking to slow Rivers down with leg kicks.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Dory ducks down to avoid it.
Dory fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rivers just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dory throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rivers! But no joy.
Rivers misses with a jab to the body
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dory makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rivers misses with a head kick.
Dory appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dory is looking to land body kicks.
Rivers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John Dory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 John Dory.
I think Rivers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 46:49
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Rivers!
Sean Rivers is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Sean Rivers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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