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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demyan Arkhipov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawson comes to the cage accompanied by Lambda Lambda Lambda Song. Arkhipov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Vitas - The Star. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demyan Arkhipov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson gets caught flat footed, as Arkhipov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Arkhipov with a nice head shot there.
Arkhipov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dawson's guard.
Arkhipov trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Arkhipov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arkhipov won't allow Dawson to sweep him here.
Dawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Arkhipov!
Arkhipov gets back to half guard.
Dawson trying to control the action but Arkhipov is working from the bottom.
Arkhipov tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Arkhipov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Arkhipov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arkhipov wants to get back to full guard.
Arkhipov wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arkhipov is looking to control Dawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arkhipov avoid being mounted?
That's two 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.
Dawson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Arkhipov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawson tries to keep at a distance but Arkhipov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arkhipov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dawson is trying to keep an underhook but Arkhipov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Arkhipov working over Dawson with some ground and pound. Dawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arkhipov 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.
Arkhipov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Arkhipov is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Arkhipov there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov is thwarting Dawson's attempts to control the position.
Arkhipov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dawson tries to roll over but Arkhipov keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Arkhipov.
Arkhipov winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arkhipov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dawson is working to get back to half guard.
Arkhipov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Arkhipov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Arkhipov with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dawson working to try and regain half guard.
Arkhipov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dawson regains half guard.
Arkhipov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dawson to stand up.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Arkhipov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Arkhipov.
Arkhipov working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arkhipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arkhipov slips nicely into half guard.
Arkhipov passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demyan Arkhipov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arkhipov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arkhipov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arkhipov manages to end up in side control.
Dawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Demyan Arkhipov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arkhipov wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling the position.
Dawson is looking to control Arkhipov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawson avoid being mounted?
Arkhipov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arkhipov prevents Dawson from improving his position.
Arkhipov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arkhipov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkhipov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arkhipov moves nicely into side control.
Dawson taking a bit of punishment here - Arkhipov scoring with strikes.
Arkhipov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arkhipov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arkhipov.
Arkhipov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arkhipov is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Arkhipov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson distracts Arkhipov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dawson pushes down on Arkhipov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arkhipov is not content to let Dawson control the position.
Arkhipov is looking to improve his position.
Arkhipov is refusing to be controlled, as Dawson sits in half guard.
Arkhipov wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson stands up from 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!
Arkhipov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Arkhipov throws a one two combo.
Dawson is rocked!
Arkhipov clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arkhipov manages to end up in side control.
Arkhipov grinds an elbow into Dawson's temple.
Oh Dawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arkhipov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dawson down.
Arkhipov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dawson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dawson closes the distance but Arkhipov moves to the side
and Arkhipov counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Dawson tries to bench press Arkhipov off him but Arkhipov keeps the position.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Arkhipov tries to advance to mount but Dawson instead regains half guard.
Dawson is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is looking to control Arkhipov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawson avoid being mounted?
Dawson is staying active underneath Arkhipov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawson taking some punishment here, with Arkhipov in his half guard.
Arkhipov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arkhipov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arkhipov trying to pass the guard but Dawson defending well.
Dawson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arkhipov controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawson taking some punishment here, with Arkhipov in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demyan Arkhipov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Arkhipov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Arkhipov cracks Dawson with a big right hand but Dawson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dawson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arkhipov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arkhipov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arkhipov winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Arkhipov 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.
Arkhipov working over Dawson with some ground and pound. Dawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arkhipov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arkhipov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawson defends it well.
Dawson trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkhipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Arkhipov has control of the leg.
Dawson actively working from the bottom here.
Arkhipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arkhipov is working away from the top position though.
Dawson is not content to let Arkhipov control the position.
Arkhipov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Arkhipov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arkhipov lands a nice short elbow.
Arkhipov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arkhipov passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov cracks Dawson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dawson taking shots to the head.
Arkhipov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkhipov landing strikes from the mount and Dawson is in trouble!
Arkhipov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dawson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dawson tries to buck Arkhipov off but he can't manage it.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.
Arkhipov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Arkhipov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dawson tries to hold on but Arkhipov postures up.
Arkhipov looking to finish Dawson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dawson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson blocking the ground and pound.
Arkhipov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Arkhipov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Arkhipov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Arkhipov landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Arkhipov landing strikes from the mount.
Dawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dawson tries to lock up and control but Arkhipov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arkhipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arkhipov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dawson hang on?
Arkhipov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arkhipov avoids the attempt from Dawson to control.
Arkhipov with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkhipov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Arkhipov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dawson's face.
Arkhipov landing strikes from the mount.
Arkhipov controlling the position easily from mount.
Dawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arkhipov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dawson looks a forlorn figure.
Dawson is working to get back to half guard.
Dudley Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dawson is bucking up trying to escape but Arkhipov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demyan Arkhipov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arkhipov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demyan Arkhipov!
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