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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Dotson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 The Island, Cornelius Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Dotson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills gets a clinch.
Mills swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dotson.
Dotson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mills is keeping busy.
Dotson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mills tries to land knees in the clinch but Dotson avoids the damage to the body.
Mills prevents Dotson from breaking the clinch.
Dotson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dotson.
Mills misses with the head strike.
Mills has a couple of punches blocked by Dotson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dotson slows down the pace here.
Mills drops Dotson with a big knee straight up the middle! Dotson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dotson is rocked!
It looks like Chris Dotson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dotson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills throws an overhand right that lands on Dotson's shoulder, as Dotson tries to avoid the shot.
Dotson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornelius Mills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills misses the jab.
Dotson is looking for the big counter here.
Mills throws a lazy uppercut
and Dotson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills looks to land a left hand but Dotson moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Mills misses
and Dotson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills tries to clinch but Dotson is having none of it.
Dotson cracks Mills with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dotson slips a straight right by Mills.
Mills misses with a few strikes there.
Dotson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dotson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mills.
Dotson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills misses with a hook
and Dotson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dotson dips to his left and cracks Mills with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a lazy uppercut
and Dotson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Dotson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dotson lands a jab to the nose.
Dotson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mills in his tracks.
Mills misses the jab.
Dotson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mills had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dotson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Dotson.
A jab from Dotson misses.
Mills gets a clinch.
Mills lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mills throws a head punch that misses.
Mills breaks the clinch.
Dotson throws a looping overhand right but Mills ducks down to avoid it.
Mills swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dotson lands a body shot.
Dotson jabs at Mills's body.
Mills throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dotson counter with a right hand.
Mills looks to throw the jab but Dotson is out of range.
Dotson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Mills throws a poor cross that misses
and Dotson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mills looks to throw the jab but Dotson is out of range.
Dotson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Dotson.
Mills throws a hook but Dotson avoids it easily.
Mills misses with a looping left.
Mills looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dotson scores with a jab to the body.
Mills throws a leg kick
and Dotson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mills misses with a lunging right hand
and Dotson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills misses with an uppercut. Dotson saw that one coming.
Dotson lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dotson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mills is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mills misses with a straight right.
Mills throws a right hand that misses
and Dotson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mills misses the jab.
Mills misses with a jab to the body
and Dotson counters with a left to the body.
Dotson ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Mills takes one on the button.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Dotson moved out of range.
Mills misses with a right hand
and Dotson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mills misses with a double jab
and Dotson counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mills misses with a hook
and Dotson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mills wants to clinch
and Dotson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Dotson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Dotson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Dotson.
Mills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dotson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dotson scores with a jab.
Dotson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dotson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills misses with a left hand
and Dotson counters with a series of strikes. Mills will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chris Dotson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dotson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dotson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dotson.
Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mills appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dotson's corner calls for a 1-2. Dotson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mills throws a nice looking combination but Dotson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mills throws an off balance right hand
letting Dotson counter with a right hand.
Mills wants to clinch
and Dotson counters with a two punch combo.
Mills waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dotson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dotson.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dotson lands with a good body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dotson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mills throws a big shot that misses.
Mills misses with a left hand
and Dotson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dotson scores with a body shot.
Dotson works Mills's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Dotson misses.
As Dotson looks to move away, Mills throws a big counter combo bu Dotson just gets out of the way.
Mills throws a jab but it's blocked by Dotson.
Dotson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Mills misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mills misses with a right hand
letting Dotson counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Dotson coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Dotson moved out of range.
Mills lands a head shot.
Dotson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mills.
Dotson staying out of range there.
Mills looks to throw the jab but Dotson is out of range.
Mills misses with a body shot
and Dotson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mills misses with a hook
and Dotson counters with a series of strikes. Mills will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mills throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mills.
Mills forces Dotson back against the cage and clinches.
Mills throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dotson is trying to force a seperation but Mills has the dominant position.
Dotson stalling.
Mills looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dotson.
Mills working aggressively here.
Dotson can't break the clinch.
Mills using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dotson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mills looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dotson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dotson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crunch! Mills slams his shin into Dotson's torso.
Mills misses with a left hand
and Dotson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Mills misses.
Dotson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Dotson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dotson clobbers Mills with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws a hook but Dotson blocks it.
Mills throws out a loose jab but Dotson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Dotson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mills will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Dotson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mills takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cornelius Mills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Dotson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mills tries to clinch there but Dotson circles away.
Mills misses with a right hand
and Dotson counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Mills misses.
Dotson is looking for the big counter here.
Mills moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dotson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mills won't allow it.
Mills throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dotson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mills breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Dotson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Dotson's cut.
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!
A big right from Dotson misses.
Dotson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dotson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mills takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dotson ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Mills throws an off balance right hand
and Dotson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mills throws a chopping leg kick but Dotson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dotson slips a jab and a cross from Mills.
Mills throws a right hand that misses
and Dotson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mills does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dotson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dotson cracks Mills with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mills misses with an uppercut
and Dotson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Mills is predictable there
and Dotson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Dotson blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dotson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
Mills throws a chopping leg kick but Dotson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mills tries to clinch
and Dotson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mills drops his hands momentarily and Dotson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dotson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dotson scores with a jab to the body.
Mills uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dotson.
Dotson throws a series of strikes that have Mills backpedaling.
A jab from Mills misses.
Mills on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dotson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mills moves into range and clinches up with Dotson.
A head punch on the inside from Mills fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dotson tries to break free but Mills pushes him back against the cage.
Mills pushes off an throws an elbow but Dotson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dotson.
Dotson working hard to break the clinch.
Dotson blocks a body shot from Mills.
Mills lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dotson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Mills.
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mills tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Dotson counter with a right hand.
Mills scores with a leg kick.
Mills moves away from the strike by Dotson.
Dotson checks a low kick from Mills.
Mills misses with a left hand
and Dotson counters with a left and a right that stings Mills.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills missing with a left hand there. Dotson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dotson throws a one two combo.
Mills moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mills looks to land a body kick but Dotson moved away.
Mills throws the left hand but Dotson avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Dotson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mills misses with an uppercut.
Dotson dodges the punch combination from Mills.
The fighters circling - Mills throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mills cracks Dotson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mills has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dotson to stand back up!
Dotson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mills finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mills throws an off balance right hand
letting Dotson counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Mills. Those never looked like landing.
Dotson swings for the body but Mills moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mills misses its intended target.
Dotson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dotson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Chris Dotson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mills tries to clinch but Dotson moves away
and Dotson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dotson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mills throws an off balance right hand
and Dotson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mills throws a series of punches but Dotson avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Mills coming out on top.
Dotson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mills misses with a looping right.
Mills misses with a shot to the body
and Dotson counters with a two punch combo.
Mills is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dotson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dotson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dotson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornelius Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dotson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mills's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Dotson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dotson 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 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Dotson!
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