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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Malcolm Dodson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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 London, Malcolm Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson tries to clinch up.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but Vemola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vemola dives in and grabs Dodson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dodson pushes down on Vemola's head and hops out.
Vemola shoots in and bounces Dodson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dodson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vemola distracts Dodson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vemola on the ground.
Dodson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vemola.
Vemola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vemola wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
Dodson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dodson wants to sweep here but Vemola controlling him for the moment.
Dodson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vemola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vemola is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karlos Vemola was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dodson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vemola drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dodson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vemola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dodson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vemola.
Malcolm Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola shoots in but no luck this time.
Vemola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dodson slips under a jab.
Dodson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vemola defends it nicely.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dodson but Dodson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Dodson or perhaps it was just good defense by Vemola which made him look bad.
Vemola avoids a kick to the body.
Dodson is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola drives through with a takedown into Dodson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dodson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vemola stands up over Dodson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vemola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vemola prevents Dodson from getting back to his feet.
Vemola working some strikes from top position.
Vemola wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vemola thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vemola looks winded!
Vemola tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodson is retaining full guard.
Vemola postures up in Dodson's guard and throws a big left but Dodson blocks it.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodson wants to sweep here but Vemola controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson is looking for a triangle but Vemola pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlos Vemola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dodson looks for a takedown but Vemola sprawls well.
Vemola just misses with a punch to the body.
Vemola shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vemola showed some decent athleticism there.
Dodson pushes Vemola off and gets back to his feet.
Vemola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dodson to the ground. Vemola is now in Dodson's guard.
Vemola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vemola is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vemola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to control the position but Vemola postures up.
Vemola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vemola trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vemola stopping the sweep attempt from Dodson.
Dodson tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola lands a couple of elbows.
Vemola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dodson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vemola with a nice head shot there.
Vemola trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vemola with a nice head shot there.
Dodson is trying to keep Vemola in close.
Dodson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vemola is controlling him.
Dodson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dodson keeping full guard, as Vemola tries to pass.
Vemola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vemola has gone for a leg lock! Dodson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vemola's guard.
Dodson trying to control but Vemola is working from the bottom.
Dodson prevents Vemola from getting back to his feet.
Vemola is breathing heavily.
Vemola is wriggling around but Dodson manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vemola is not content to let Dodson control the position.
Dodson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vemola is trying to stand.
Dodson wants to pass the guard but Vemola is defending well.
Dodson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson is trying to control the action in half guard but Vemola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karlos Vemola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vemola is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlos Vemola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vemola with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dodson counters with a one-two to the body.
Vemola wants to clinch up but Dodson keeps it at a distance.
Vemola looks to land a left hand but Dodson moved out of range nicely.
Vemola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dodson shoots in and drives through. Vemola sprawls well.
Vemola looks for a takedown but Dodson sprawls well.
Vemola tries to land a leg kick but Dodson saw it coming and moves away.
Vemola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodson moves away.
Dodson punishes Vemola's body with a nice straight punch.
Vemola drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson keeping moving, preventing Vemola from controlling successfully.
Dodson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vemola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vemola throwing strikes but missing.
Dodson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vemola trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Vemola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dodson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vemola is one step ahead there.
Vemola wants to control from the top but Dodson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson kicks Vemola off and gets to his feet.
Dodson connects with a right hand. Vemola shakes it off.
Vemola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dodson avoids it really well and circles away.
Malcolm Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlos Vemola.
Vemola misses with a body shot.
Vemola fails to land the takedown.
Vemola moves out of range as Dodson throws a body kick.
Karlos Vemola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vemola leaves Dodson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dodson throws a sloppy head kick and Vemola moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vemola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dodson is fending him off so far but Vemola persists. Nope, Dodson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dodson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vemola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Vemola does no damage.
Dodson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dodson has a takedown stuffed.
Dodson stuffs the takedown.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vemola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vemola keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vemola but Vemola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vemola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dodson tries to clinch but Vemola moves out of range.
Dodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vemola just misses with a punch to the body.
Vemola fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dodson avoids it really well and circles away.
Vemola fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson tries to clinch but Vemola is having none of it.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malcolm Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karlos Vemola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vemola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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 Malcolm Dodson.
I think Vemola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlos Vemola!
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