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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Lennox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dexter Dalit's chin.
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203 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Lennox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Dalit!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalit slips a jab from Lennox.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dalit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lennox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalit moves away.
Lennox closes the distance but Dalit moves to the side
and Dalit counters with a nice body shot.
Dalit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lennox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lennox is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dalit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalit throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lennox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dalit.
Dalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Anderson Lennox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses.
Lennox tries to land a front kick but Dalit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson Lennox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lennox throws a sloppy body shot
and Dalit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lennox won't be happy with that.
Lennox avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dalit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Dalit crashes against the mat.
Dalit grinds an elbow into Lennox's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lennox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dalit working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dalit in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lennox sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Dalit crashes against the mat.
Dalit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dalit lands a nice forearm strike.
Dalit postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dalit misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Lennox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox regains half guard, as Dalit was trying to land strikes.
Dalit thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalit thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lennox misses with a few strikes there.
Lennox throws a combination that misses
and Lennox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lennox tries to clinch there but Dalit circles away.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses.
Dalit avoids the head kick by Lennox.
Sloppy strikes from Lennox. Those never looked like landing.
Dalit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lennox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalit is in Lennox's guard.
Dalit chips away with some ground and pound.
Dalit wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Lennox wants to stand but Dalit is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dalit blocks the body kick.
Lennox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch but Dalit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lennox tries to clinch up
and Dalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalit lands a right hook to the body.
Dalit 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalit stops Lennox from standing up.
Dalit thows a big elbow that misses.
Lennox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dalit wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anderson Lennox.
Dalit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dalit scores with a three punch combo!
Lennox fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lennox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lennox throws a body kick the misses
and Dalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lennox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dalit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lennox wants to clinch.
Lennox needs to keep his hands up - Dalit had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Lennox misses.
Dalit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lennox tries to clinch but Dalit is having none of it.
Lennox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lennox is looking to clinch but Dalit is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalit slips a jab and a cross from Lennox.
Dalit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dalit scores with a jab. Lennox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lennox missing with a left hand there. Dalit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lennox clinches up against the cage.
Dalit wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalit effectively controlling the action here.
Lennox is trying to push Dalit away but Dalit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lennox fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lennox blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Lennox.
Lennox tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dalit smiles and moves away.
Lennox misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Dalit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lennox tries to clinch
and Dalit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lennox swinging wildly here.
Lennox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lennox is looking to clinch.
Lennox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lennox throws a combination that misses
and Dalit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dalit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lennox to the mat! Lennox manages to get full guard.
Dalit wants to pass the guard but Lennox is keeping the position.
Dalit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dalit throwing strikes from guard but Lennox blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Lennox wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lennox wants to clinch up but Dalit keeps it at a distance.
Dalit slips under a jab.
Anderson Lennox is winning the standup battle so far.
Lennox throws a head kick but Dalit moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lennox throws a right hand that Dalit ducks under and follows up with a left that Dalit also avoids with ease.
Anderson Lennox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dalit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dalit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dalit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lennox keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dalit lands with a punch from half guard.
Lennox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lennox's head.
Dalit trying to control from half guard but Lennox is working away.
Anderson Lennox has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lennox moves in looking to clinch but Dalit pushes him off.
Lennox dips to his left and cracks Dalit with an uppercut!
Dalit lands with a nice body punch.
Dalit closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lennox did well to prevent Dalit getting side control.
Dexter Dalit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lennox tries to get to full guard but Dalit has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is trying to stand up here but Dalit is controlling him well.
Dalit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lennox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dalit.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalit controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Dalit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dalit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Dalit!
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RATING
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