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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Dawson (ranked 2059 p4p, 2350 weight class) and Marduk Maratov (ranked 232 p4p, 261 weight class). Maratov has chosen Ultra Instinct Theme as his entrance music. Marduk Maratov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marduk Maratov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maratov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dawson is in Maratov's guard.
Dawson looking to pass the guard.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maratov has wrist control.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maratov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dawson throws a strike but Maratov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maratov trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maratov is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Maratov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dawson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maratov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maratov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson has his foot on Maratov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maratov works his way back into a safe position though.
Maratov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawson, not yet.
Maratov pushing down on Dawson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dawson is pressing down on Maratov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dawson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maratov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Maratov defends easily.
Maratov won't allow Dawson to sweep him here.
Dawson is looking for a triangle but Maratov pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Maratov defends easily.
Dawson is looking for a triangle but Maratov pushes his legs off easily.
Dawson looking for a guillotine here but Maratov defends easily.
Maratov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Maratov trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Maratov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Maratov is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maratov defends it easily.
Maratov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maratov looking to pass the guard.
Maratov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Maratov from controlling successfully.
Dawson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maratov is aware though and is defending well.
Maratov passes Dawson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maratov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawson is in trouble now - Maratov has advanced to mount!
Dawson is looking to improve his position but Maratov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maratov scoring with strikes but Dawson is staying in there.
Maratov lands a couple of good shots and Dawson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maratov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Maratov tries to keep control of the position but Dawson is staying busy.
Dawson breaks Maratov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maratov controlling the position.
Maratov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maratov is on top in guard.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawson is looking for a triangle here but Maratov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dawson is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marduk Maratov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maratov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters by moving into the clinch.
Maratov working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Maratov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Maratov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maratov tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maratov backwards.
It looks like Marduk Maratov has been cut.
Maratov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maratov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maratov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Maratov avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Maratov is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Maratov blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Maratov backwards.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maratov backwards.
Maratov blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maratov.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Maratov avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Maratov avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Maratov blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Maratov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson cracks Maratov with a nice body shot.
Maratov has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Maratov throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
Isiah Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson tries a body shot but Maratov blocks it.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maratov can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson works on Maratov's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson is working Maratov over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson tries a body shot but Maratov blocks it.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Maratov misses with the head strike.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Dawson presses Maratov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maratov prevents a body shot from Dawson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maratov prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson tries to work over Maratov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Maratov prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson tries a body shot but Maratov blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maratov controls his hands.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maratov.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson cracks Maratov with a nice body shot.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maratov controls his hands.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Maratov controls the action.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Maratov.
Isiah Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marduk Maratov.
A head punch on the inside from Maratov fails to land.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maratov controls his hands.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Maratov avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is leaning against Maratov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawson tries to work over Maratov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maratov controls his hands.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Maratov avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Maratov throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Maratov controls his hands.
Dawson lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maratov blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maratov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson cracks Maratov with a nice body shot.
Dawson tries a body shot but Maratov blocks it.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maratov's 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 Maratov's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marduk Maratov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dawson connects with a right hand. Maratov shakes it off.
Dawson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dawson scores with a nice head shot.
Maratov shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Maratov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson scores with a jab to the head.
Maratov has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson has picked Maratov up - he's going for a ride! Dawson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Maratov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maratov is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maratov is refusing to be controlled, as Dawson sits in half guard.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maratov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson wants to take a breather but Maratov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maratov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawson.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maratov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Dawson lands strikes from half guard.
Dawson wants to take a breather but Maratov is having none of it.
Dawson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maratov wants to get back to full guard.
Dawson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Maratov is working away.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson with the ground and pound but Maratov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maratov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maratov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maratov keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses. Maratov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dawson's guard. Nice move by Maratov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson wants to sweep here but Maratov controlling him for the moment.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maratov scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maratov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maratov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maratov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Maratov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maratov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maratov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maratov passes Dawson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Maratov is taking a breather. Dawson 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.
Maratov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maratov 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.
Maratov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson has hold of Maratov's hands but Maratov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Maratov has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawson 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Dawson!
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energy
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RATING
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