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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mendy Ripstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Demetrious Dodson enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mendy Ripstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demetrious Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Ripstein.
Dodson shoots in and bounces Ripstein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dodson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ripstein haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ripstein scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Ripstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dodson is looking to clinch.
Ripstein darts in and clinches Dodson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ripstein on the inside.
Ripstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dodson's efforts to push away.
Ripstein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dodson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dodson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ripstein blocks it with crossed arms.
Dodson is trying to break the clinch but Ripstein is controlling him.
Ripstein managing to block the knees to the body from Dodson.
Dodson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ripstein smiles and moves away.
Mendy Ripstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Dodson.
Dodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Ripstein misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein tries to clinch there but Dodson circles away.
Ripstein closes the distance and clinches.
Dodson is trying to pull guard but Ripstein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ripstein tries to break free but Dodson pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ripstein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dodson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dodson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripstein is trying to get back to his feet.
Dodson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dodson trying to control the action but Ripstein is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ripstein is trying to buck Dodson off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ripstein is not content to let Dodson control the position.
Ripstein wants to get back to his feet but Dodson is dominant here and he's now got Ripstein's back!
Dodson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ripstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein holding both Dodson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ripstein grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Dodson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ripstein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ripstein for a finish.
Ripstein has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Dodson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dodson fails to land the takedown.
Ripstein circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ripstein counters with a one-two to the body.
Ripstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dodson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ripstein misses with a few strikes there.
Dodson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ripstein circles away.
Ripstein throws a series of punches but Dodson avoids them all with ease.
Dodson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy Ripstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Dodson.
Ripstein avoids a kick to the body.
Dodson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson throws a head kick but Ripstein moves out of range.
Ripstein is looking to clinch.
Ripstein misses with a double jab.
Ripstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dodson tries to land a front kick but Ripstein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dodson shoots in for a double leg but Ripstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dodson fails to land the takedown.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ripstein as he jumps to the side.
Ripstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Dodson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripstein's efforts to push away.
Dodson misses with a knee strike.
Dodson is working for takedown but Ripstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ripstein is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dodson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ripstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ripstein has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Ripstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dodson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ripstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dodson breaks from the clinch.
Dodson tries to clinch but Ripstein is having none of it.
Ripstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dodson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ripstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ripstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Dodson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dodson is trying to control the action in half guard but Ripstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is just content to waste time from the top position. Ripstein takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ripstein is looking to stand up but Dodson isn't so interested in that idea.
Ripstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dodson.
Dodson wants to stand but Ripstein is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson won't allow Ripstein to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Demetrious Dodson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dodson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ripstein sprawls well initially but Dodson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dodson misses with a head shot. Ripstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dodson won't allow Ripstein to get back to his feet.
Dodson stands and throws Ripstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dodson wants to control but Ripstein is keeping him busy.
Ripstein wants to get back to his feet but Dodson drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dodson wants to stand but Ripstein has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson throws an elbow but Ripstein slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ripstein wants to get back to his feet but Dodson drags him back down.
Dodson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ripstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dodson trying to control the action but Ripstein is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ripstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dodson throws a strike aimed at the side of Ripstein's head but Ripstein avoids it well.
Dodson trying to control the position but Ripstein is working away.
Dodson working the strikes but Ripstein uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson seems to be working for a kimura but Ripstein defends the submission attempt.
Dodson is looking to stall here but Ripstein recovers full guard.
Dodson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dodson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dodson wants to stand but Ripstein is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ripstein keeping moving, preventing Dodson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripstein keeping full guard, as Dodson tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Demetrious Dodson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dodson gets the takedown into side control.
Dodson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ripstein has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripstein is not content to let Dodson control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious Dodson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dodson 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Dodson!
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energy
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