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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between dan the tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). the tank's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ready to fight. Dawson has chosen Lambda Lambda Lambda Song as his entrance music. Dudley Dawson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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176 cm
23
240 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
26
248 lbs
10 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, dan the tank! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dudley Dawson! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! the tank scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. the tank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dawson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of the tank. the tank lands an elbow. the tank landing a few strikes. Dawson is looking to reverse the position. the tank misses with the ground and pound. the tank cracks Dawson with an elbow. That is naaassty. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dawson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but the tank is controlling him well. the tank tries to score with some ground and pound. Dawson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. the tank in side control lands a decent elbow. Dawson is not content to let the tank control the position. Dawson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Dawson is working to avoid the ground and pound but the tank connects with a decent elbow. the tank 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dawson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dawson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dawson looks gassed! Dawson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. the tank is trying to get an arm triangle but Dawson is defending well. Dawson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but the tank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. the tank cracks Dawson with an elbow. That is naaassty. the tank tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. the tank working the body and head with strikes. Dawson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dawson defending against the ground and pound. Check out the look on the tank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
the tank trying to control the position but Dawson is working away. the tank scoring with punches and elbows. the tank grinds an elbow into Dawson's temple. the tank working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. the tank throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dawson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. the tank is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. the tank throws a strike but Dawson avoids it easily and moves to full guard. the tank looking to pass the guard. the tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control. the tank postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it. Dawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
the tank postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four 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. the tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the tank is controlling him. the tank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. the tank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dawson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and the tank defends well. Dawson being controlled here, momentarily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dawson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and the tank defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dan the tank dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
the tank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
the tank scores with a decent looking elbow strike. the tank trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom. Dawson has momentary wrist control but the tank slips an elbow through the middle. the tank trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom. Dawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. the tank defends it easily. the tank is in close to Dawson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. the tank with a flurry of punches that miss. the tank trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. the tank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dawson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. the tank postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
the tank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dawson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
the tank wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working. the tank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. the tank looks up at the clock and then as Dawson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, the tank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dawson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dawson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. Dawson sneaks back into half guard. Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. the tank sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dawson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. the tank 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. the tank working Dawson over with strikes. the tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from the tank. the tank slips a nice elbow through Dawson's hands, connecting with Dawson's forehead. the tank is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dawson landing strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. the tank shoots for a takedown but Dawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. the tank staying out of range there. Dawson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. the tank 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 actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. the tank not landing any meaningful shots this time. the tank passes to side control. Dawson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. the tank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. the tank lands a decent elbow from side control. Dawson can't do much from the bottom here. The strikes coming from the tank are missing the target in this wave of attacks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dan the tank dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
the tank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
dan the tank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. the tank misses with a takedown and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. the tank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Dawson moves into full guard.
the tank lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dawson trying to keep a closed guard but the tank is proving a slippery customer.
the tank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. the tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. the tank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. the tank postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. the tank drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. the tank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. the tank wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position. the tank postures up.
the tank connects with a couple of short punches. the tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. the tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control. the tank is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control. the tank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Dawson shoots in but no luck this time. the tank on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. the tank misses with a takedown attempt and Dawson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Dawson has the tank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. the tank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. the tank's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. the tank misses with a takedown and Dawson counters with a nice double leg into side control. the tank won't be happy with that. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dan the tank. That's going to take a lot out of him. the tank can't do much from the bottom here. Dawson lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. the tank can't do much from the bottom here. the tank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dawson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. the tank wants to improve his position but Dawson is controlling well.
Dawson lands strikes from half guard. Dawson wants to free his trapped foot but the tank is holding on for dear life with his legs. the tank moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. the tank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dawson has picked the tank up and slammed him! the tank can't keep hold of the triangle and Dawson manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. the tank is not content to let Dawson control the position. the tank is looking to reverse the position. Dudley Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dawson working away. Dawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. the tank is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dawson off and has taken his back! the tank connects with a big shot to the side of Dawson's head.
the tank lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by the tank.
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 dan the tank. Well I reckon that's a shut out for the tank, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Suge Night scores the fight for dan the tank! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for dan the tank! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for dan the tank!
dan the tank wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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