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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Dawson (ranked 2290 p4p, 2944 weight class) and Kwame Shikongo (ranked 261 p4p, 316 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Dawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kwame Shikongo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson drives through and clinches with Shikongo against the cage.
Dawson prevents Shikongo from breaking the clinch.
Shikongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shikongo lands an uppercut.
Shikongo tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a nice body shot.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shikongo controls his hands.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shikongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shikongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson works Shikongo's body with a nice hook.
Shikongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawson tries to clinch but Shikongo is having none of it.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson scores with the left hand. Shikongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shikongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shikongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shikongo looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Shikongo. Those never looked like landing.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwame Shikongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shikongo in his tracks.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shikongo lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Shikongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawson eats them both and turns towards Shikongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shikongo misses with a two punch combination.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shikongo.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shikongo's hands.
Dawson is looking to wear down Shikongo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shikongo throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson takes a swing at Shikongo's ribcage but misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson drives through with a takedown into Shikongo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shikongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson is working Shikongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson won't allow Shikongo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving.
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwame Shikongo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Shikongo misses.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shikongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shikongo connects with a looping right hand.
Shikongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shikongo gets caught napping as Dawson dives in and scores a takedown. Shikongo manages to retain guard.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson postures up in Shikongo's guard and throws a big left but Shikongo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shikongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Shikongo's legs - danger averted.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Isiah Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shikongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shikongo's head.
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Shikongo wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shikongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shikongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Shikongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo is trying to control but can't.
Dawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Shikongo's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Dawson there.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Shikongo gets back to full guard.
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Shikongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shikongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shikongo swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to work over Shikongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shikongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shikongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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 is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson working over Shikongo with some ground and pound. Shikongo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson is trying to control. Shikongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shikongo can do to turn this around?
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson trying to control but Shikongo is working from the bottom.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shikongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Shikongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Shikongo blocks nicely.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shikongo has momentary wrist control but Dawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Shikongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Shikongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Shikongo.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson with a jab.
Shikongo slips a jab from Dawson.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Dawson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikongo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to control but Shikongo is keeping him busy.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Shikongo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shikongo keeps working.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shikongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Shikongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dawson manages to get to full guard.
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.
Shikongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dawson is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Isiah Dawson will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shikongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikongo.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Shikongo's ribs.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shikongo circles away.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Shikongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shikongo thinking.
Dawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shikongo lands a two punch combo.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Shikongo moves away and avoids it.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson back to the cage. Shikongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isiah Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shikongo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Shikongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shikongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Shikongo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shikongo scores with a three punch combo!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson connects with a body shot.
Shikongo throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shikongo keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Dawson!
Isiah Dawson is the new middleweight champion!
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