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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Spit Your Game. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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195 cm
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243 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reese McLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLeod goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLeod has managed to clinch.
McLeod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickson is defended easily by McLeod.
McLeod darts in and clinches Dickson up against the cage.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLeod has him pressed against the cage.
McLeod breaks from the clinch.
Dickson throws a combination that misses
and McLeod counters by moving into the clinch.
McLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLeod throws a nice looking combination but Dickson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickson throws a combination that misses
and McLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLeod wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickson keeps working.
McLeod tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dickson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson looking for a kimura from the bottom but McLeod passes into side control!
McLeod tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McLeod presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is squirming around, avoiding McLeod's attempts to control the action.
Dickson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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.
McLeod wants to stand up but Dickson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dickson wants to control but McLeod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese McLeod dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickson throws a combination that misses
and McLeod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reese McLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crunch! Dickson slams his shin into McLeod's torso.
Dickson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dickson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dickson throws a right hand that McLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that McLeod also avoids with ease.
Dickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickson thinking.
Dickson misses with a double jab
and McLeod counters with a series of strikes. Dickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
A lazy left from Dickson finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
David Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickson tries to clinch but McLeod is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dickson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLeod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McLeod counter with a right hand.
McLeod throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dickson misses with a body shot
and McLeod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dickson!
Dickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLeod is looking to clinch but Dickson is avoiding it.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Dickson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dickson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dickson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McLeod counters with a three punch combo that has Dickson backing up. Dickson nods at McLeod to acknowledge the strikes.
Dickson misses with a combination
and McLeod counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLeod tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dickson controls his leg.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dickson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLeod pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLeod pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dickson 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!
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLeod counters with a nice body shot.
Dickson throws a right and a left that McLeod avoids nicely.
Dickson misses with a double jab.
Dickson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
David Dickson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLeod shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dickson misses with a double jab.
McLeod scores with a jab to the body.
Dickson punishes McLeod's body with a nice straight punch.
Dickson throws a series of punches but McLeod moves out of range.
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeod counters by clinching up.
McLeod keeps control of Dickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on McLeod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dickson tries to break the clinch but McLeod is controlling the position.
Dickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McLeod.
Dickson wants to break free but McLeod has control.
McLeod has had enough of the clinch but Dickson keeps him there for the moment.
McLeod wants to get back to striking at distance but Dickson won't allow it.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLeod has him pressed against the cage.
McLeod just leaning against Dickson, taking a breather.
McLeod tries to circle away but Dickson has him pinned against the cage.
McLeod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dickson breaks from the clinch.
McLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod counters with a left to the body.
Dickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from McLeod both land. Nice combination.
Dickson misses with a double jab
and McLeod counters with a slapping leg kick.
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.
McLeod drives through and clinches with Dickson against the cage.
Dickson is looking to break free of the clinch but McLeod has double underhooks.
Dickson tries to circle away but McLeod has him pinned against the cage.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLeod has him pressed against the cage.
Dickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickson misses with a double jab
and McLeod counters with a series of strikes. Dickson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dickson misses with a double jab
and McLeod counters with a left and a right that stings Dickson.
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLeod thuds a left hand into Dickson's body.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLeod.
McLeod breaks the clinch.
McLeod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLeod counters with a left and a right that stings Dickson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling McLeod to counter with a crisp jab.
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickson misses with a combination
and McLeod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
Dickson wants to clinch
and Dickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickson misses with a combination
and McLeod counters by moving into the clinch.
Dickson tries to circle away but McLeod has him pinned against the cage.
McLeod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dicksons head.
McLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickson avoids the body shot from McLeod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLeod moves away.
McLeod throws a right and a left that Dickson avoids nicely.
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickson takes one to the chin there.
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and McLeod counters with a two punch combo.
McLeod lands with a straight right. Dickson didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - McLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickson misses with a combination
and McLeod counters with a three punch combo that has Dickson backing up. Dickson nods at McLeod to acknowledge the strikes.
Dickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
Dickson throws a combination that misses
and McLeod counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Dickson moves out of range.
Dickson loads up on a big right hand but McLeod slips the punch.
Dickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McLeod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickson thinking.
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 Reese McLeod.
I think McLeod 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Reese McLeod!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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