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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fighting Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dawson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Some Bodies Gonna Get It. Baby is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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204 lbs
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190 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chip Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fighting Baby!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson scores with a takedown into Baby's guard.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baby keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Dawson is in close to Baby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dawson won't allow Baby to sweep him here.
Dawson 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.
Baby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Baby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Baby looking to control.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Baby is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Baby keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baby fails with the takedown
and Dawson counters with a single leg into guard. Baby didn't expect that.
Baby wants to sweep but no luck.
Baby 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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baby is looking to sweep but instead, Dawson has passed into half guard.
Baby wants to get back to full guard.
Dawson thows a huge punch but Baby dodges it nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baby has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baby!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson tries to control but Baby wriggling away.
Baby wants to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Baby holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dawson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson punching from mount but Baby doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Baby avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dawson.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A nice elbow there by Dawson.
Dawson throwing strikes here but Baby is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Baby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baby's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Baby is working to get back to half guard.
Dawson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dawson cracks Baby with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dawson lands a heavy elbow.
Dawson thowing shots but they're missing.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawson looking to ground and pound but Baby is blocking nicely.
Baby is looking to improve his position but Dawson isn't that keen on the idea.
Dawson unloads with some shots from mount but Baby bucks and avoids them well.
Dawson unloads with some shots from mount but Baby bucks and avoids them well.
Baby is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Dawson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baby's guard.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Baby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dawson trying to control but Baby is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baby displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawson.
Dawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baby lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baby finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawson's head.
Baby has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baby's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby wants to stand and escape but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Baby blocks nicely.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson won't allow Baby to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dawson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Baby blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Baby works the jab nicely.
Baby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baby.
Chip Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighting Baby.
Baby throws a good cross that connects.
Baby stuns Dawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dawson.
Baby lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
Baby has his takedown stuffed
so Dawson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baby controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fighting Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baby throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baby.
Baby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Baby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baby misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baby misses with a two punch combination.
Baby stuffs the takedown.
Baby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Baby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Baby shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chip Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fighting Baby.
Dawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baby has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dawson throws an elbow but Baby slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying to control the action but Baby is working from the bottom.
Baby is trying to improve his position.
Baby can't do much from the bottom here.
Baby taking a bit of punishment here - Dawson scoring with strikes.
Baby is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Baby feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Baby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baby is aware though and is defending well.
Baby lands a couple of digs.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baby won't allow Dawson to sweep him here.
Dawson is looking for a triangle but Baby pushes his legs off easily.
Dawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baby trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baby gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baby preventing the sweep.
Dawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baby misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Baby is trying to get back to full guard.
Dawson thows a huge punch but Baby dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fighting Baby.
I think Baby 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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