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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradock Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm
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209 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bradock Lao!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao fails with the takedown
and Dickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dickson stops Lao from getting back to his feet.
Dickson drops an elbow to the side of Lao's head.
Dickson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickson throws a strike but Lao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lao looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dickson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lao is retaining full guard.
Dickson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickson, into his guard.
Dickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dickson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dickson wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Dickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lao is working to get back to half guard.
Dickson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lao is on top in guard.
Dickson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lao is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson has his foot on Lao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lao works his way back into a safe position though.
Dickson working for a triangle but Lao defends it easily.
Dickson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lao is now in half guard.
Dickson taking some punishment here, with Lao in his half guard.
Dickson tries to roll over but Lao keeps him under control.
Dickson trying to hold on to Lao's head to control him but Lao postures up.
Dickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson manages to get to full guard.
Dickson controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dickson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lao uses it to pass to side control.
Dickson is looking to reverse the position.
Lao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickson keeps working.
Dickson can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Dickson is looking to reverse the position.
Dickson sneaks out the side door and pushes Lao away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dickson misses with a right hand
and Lao counters with a big head kick but Dickson shrugs it off.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt
and Dickson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dickson.
Dickson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickson is pushing down on Lao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lao is fighting to maintain full guard but Dickson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lao looks gassed!
Dickson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson thows a huge punch but Lao dodges it nicely.
Dickson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lao sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Dickson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lao. That's going to slow Dickson down.
Lao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dickson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Lao.
Dickson misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dickson throws a combination that misses
and Lao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lao counters with a stiff right hand.
Dickson throws a combination that misses
and Lao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson throws a right hand that misses
and Lao counters with a nice uppercut.
Dickson swings widly with a right hand
and Lao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lao counters with a right hand to the body.
Lao fails with the takedown
and Dickson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dickson tries to land a leg kick but Lao saw it coming and moves away.
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt
and Dickson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caleb Dickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lao is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao wants to stand up but Dickson is controlling him.
Dickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickson, into his guard.
Lao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lao!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dickson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dickson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lao has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lao!
Lao is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
Dickson looking for a guillotine here but Lao defends easily.
Dickson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickson is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dickson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lao has escaped and now he's on top!
Lao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickson is on top in guard.
Dickson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dickson has Lao in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dickson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lao has managed to get both his arms back between Dickson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Dickson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dickson lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover.
Caleb Dickson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickson misses with a hook
and Lao counters with a leg kick.
Dickson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lao!
Dickson prevents Lao from getting the reversal.
Dickson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lao has worked his arm free - good work by Lao!
Dickson tries for a kimura but Lao is defending well.
Lao is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lao.
Dickson tries to score with some ground and pound. Lao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dickson swings around for an armbar but Lao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dickson's guard.
Dickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dickson's guard.
Dickson wants to control but Lao is keeping busy.
Lao prevents Dickson from improving his position.
Lao is looking to advance position but Dickson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lao pulls his head out easily.
Dickson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dickson is looking to control Lao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickson avoid being mounted?
Dickson kicks Lao off and gets back to his feet.
Dickson slips a jab and a cross from Lao.
Lao delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson drives through with a takedown into Lao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lao is looking for a triangle but Dickson pushes his legs off easily.
Dickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lao's head.
Dickson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickson, into his guard.
Lao preventing the sweep.
Lao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickson has his hands on Lao's head, controlling the position.
Dickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickson.
Caleb Dickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickson is trying to work for a kimura but Lao is defending well.
Dickson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dickson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lao tries to kick Dickson off but Dickson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Dickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickson, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Dickson!
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RATING
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