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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Elvis Thompson enters the cage!
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190 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roland Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elvis Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Dawson on that attempt.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Thompson lands a slapping body shot.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thompson effectively controlling the action here.
Dawson looking to stall.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Dawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elvis Thompson.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Dawson shoots in.
Thompson tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawson rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dawson is working for takedown but Thompson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dawson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elvis Thompson.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Thompson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Thompson scores with a nice right hand.
Thompson lands with a straight right. Dawson didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dawson - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dawson. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thompson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Dawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dawson tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dawson drops back down to his feet.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Dawson wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thompson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Thompson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawson connects with a high kick.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Jab from Thompson.
Thompson digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Dawson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thompson.
Thompson lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Dawson taking a breather.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Elvis Thompson.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Elvis Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawson up against the cage.
Dawson wants a takedown.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dawson pulls guard successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thompson wants to stand but Dawson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dawson looking to control.
Thompson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dawson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to stand but Dawson is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Thompson.
Nice uppercut lands for Thompson. That snapped Dawson's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Elvis Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Thompson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Dawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Dawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet but Dawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Dawson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Roland Dawson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Dawson shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Dawson avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dawson fails to land the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Dawson fails with the takedown.
Dawson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Roland Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elvis Thompson.
I've got Thompson 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Thompson!
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energy
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RATING
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