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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punski Nub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punski Nub is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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187 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
24
272 lbs
4 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Dodson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Punski Nub! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dodson tries for a takedown but Nub sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nub avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dodson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Nub doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dodson postures up.
Nub trying to strike off his back.
Nub is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nub looking for a guillotine here but Dodson defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nub is on top in guard.
Nub passes easily into side control. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nub is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dodson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dodson is looking to reverse the position. Nub advances to full mount. Nub with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nub looking to ground and pound but Dodson is blocking nicely. Poor strikes thrown by Nub there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nub lands a big elbow. Dodson is looking to improve his position but Nub isn't that keen on the idea. Dodson wants to control but Nub is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nub prevents Dodson from getting the reversal. Nub looking to finish with strikes here!
Dodson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dodson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nub is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dodson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nub working Dodson over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dodson working to try and regain half guard.
Nub landing punches.
It looks like Hank Dodson has been cut. Dodson is breathing heavily. Nub pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Dodson reaches up to try and control the position but Nub seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dodson rolls and tries to escape and now Nub has his back!
Dodson staying busy and making it hard for Nub to control. Nub has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dodson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dodson tries to escape but Nub has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Dodson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nub's arms. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nub looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nub is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dodson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dodson for a finish. Nub has the hooks in. Dodson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dodson covering up well under a barage of strikes. Dodson manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. Dodson tries to clinch but Nub is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Punski Nub dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hank Dodson's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dodson dives in and grabs Nub's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nub pushes down on Dodson's head and hops out. Dodson moves in looking to clinch but Nub pushes him off. Dodson scores a takedown into full mount! Nub keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nub is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Dodson landing strikes from the mount and Nub is in trouble! Nub working to try and regain half guard.
Dodson controlling the position easily from mount. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nub tries to reverse the position but Dodson maintains control. Dodson wants to finish this one by submission but Nub is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dodson. Dodson with good strikes from the mount here! Nub is looking to improve his position but Dodson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Nub slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Nub is trying to control but can't.
Dodson passes into side control, despite Nub's attempt to control the position.
Dodson controlling from side mount. Nub is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dodson off and has taken his back! Nub is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Dodson with him. Dodson is trying to defend but Nub has an arm under the chin now! Dodson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Punski Nub!
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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
65% |
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