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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Lovato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Dump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Lovato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Forrest Dump!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovato tries to clinch up.
Lovato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dump paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dump lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dump lands a nice hook to Lovato's body. Lovato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paulo Lovato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dump throws a body shot but no joy.
Dump throws a shot to the body.
Lovato wants to clinch up but Dump keeps it at a distance.
Lovato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dump back to the cage. Lovato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lovato throws a chopping leg kick but Dump manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dump lands a nice looking body kick.
Dump avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lovato doesn't manage to clinch there - Dump circles away.
Lovato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovato closes the distance and pushes Dump back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lovato is working for takedown but Dump is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lovato lands with a right to the head.
Lovato looking for a takedown.
Lovato looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lovato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dump lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Lovato's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovato stalling in the clinch but Dump improves position.
Lovato gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dump regains guard.
Dump keeping full guard, as Lovato tries to pass.
Dump controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dump pulls Lovato in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovato trying to control the position from guard on top but Dump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dump has his hands on Lovato's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dump fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lovato 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.
Lovato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dump pulls Lovato in close to prevent any damage.
Dump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dump wants to stand and escape but Lovato is having none of it.
Lovato throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lovato wants to pass the guard but Dump is keeping the position.
Dump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lovato forces Dump back against the cage and clinches.
Lovato jumps guard but Dump turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dump swings wildly with an uppercut but Lovato uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dump.
Lovato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dump is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dump lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovato backwards.
Lovato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dump.
Dump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lovato has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dump is trying to keep an underhook but Lovato manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dump tries to get to full guard but Lovato has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dump wants to get back to his feet.
Dump is defending against the submission attempts here by Lovato.
Dump is looking to control Lovato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dump avoid being mounted?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dump is doing well to control the position and prevent Lovato from advancing to side control.
More stalling from Dump.
Dump moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Forrest Dump will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lovato closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dump to the mat! Dump manages to get full guard.
Dump pulls Lovato in close to prevent any damage.
Lovato postures up.
Dump pulls Lovato in to control the position.
Lovato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dump works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lovato works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lovato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dump's head.
Dump desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lovato prevents Dump from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovato seems to be working for a kimura but Dump defends the submission attempt.
Dump wants to control but Lovato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lovato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lovato is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dump is trying to get back to full guard.
Dump trying to control here.
Lovato seems to be working for a kimura but Dump defends the submission attempt.
Lovato is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lovato is keen to just control but Dump is a slippery customer.
Lovato is thwarting Dump's attempts to control the position.
Dump wants to get back to full guard.
Dump is trying to maintain the position but Lovato is very close to passing his half guard.
Dump is concentrating on defense, preventing Lovato from advancing position.
Lovato wants to free his trapped foot but Dump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dump wants to control but Lovato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dump controlling the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dump takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lovato.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovato moves away.
Lovato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lovato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovato.
Lovato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dump, pushing him back against the cage.
Dump's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lovato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dump throws an overhand right that lands on Lovato's shoulder, as Lovato tries to avoid the shot.
Lovato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dump swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovato.
Lovato tries to clinch but Dump moves out of range.
Lovato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dump throws a leg kick but Lovato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lovato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dump, right into the meat.
Dump scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lovato doesn't seem bothered though.
Dump has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lovato.
Forrest Dump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovato tries to clinch up.
Dump is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dump circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dump to counter with a crisp jab.
Dump loads up on a big right hand but Lovato slips the punch.
Jab by Dump.
Lovato is looking to clinch but Dump is avoiding it.
Lovato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dump.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dump. That's going to slow Lovato down.
Lovato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dump. Lovato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovato tries to counter with a takedown but Dump is quick to defend against it.
Lovato wants to clinch but Dump slips to the side
and Dump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dump keeps the fight on the outside.
Paulo Lovato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lovato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Forrest Dump will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dump scores with a nice right hand.
Forrest Dump seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lovato is looking to clinch but Dump is avoiding it.
Lovato tries to clinch up but Dump circles away and keeps his distance.
Dump throws a shot from downtown. Lovato moves away and avoids it.
Dump connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dump swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovato.
Lovato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dump manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovato tries to clinch
and Dump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lovato tries to clinch there but Dump circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovato tries to clinch there but Dump circles away.
Lovato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dump.
Lovato moves to clinch but Dump breaks away
and Dump counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Dump as Lovato shoots in.
Dump lands a nice shot that snaps Lovato's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dump scores with the left hand. Lovato knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Dump tenderised Lovato's leg. Lovato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dump keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovato darts in trying to clinch
and Dump counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Dump.
Lovato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lovato tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dump swivels and escapes.
Lovato takes one on the button.
Dump lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lovato shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lovato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovato fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lovato closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dump counters with a good low kick that Lovato was not able to check.
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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dump.
Forrest Dump is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovato looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lovato doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Dump to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dump catches Lovato with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lovato tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovato goes for a double leg but Dump avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dump continues to drive forward.
Lovato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dump cracks Lovato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dump scores with a hook.
Lovato tries to clinch there but Dump circles away.
Lovato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lovato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dump is fending him off so far but Lovato persists. Nope, Dump circles away and we're back to standing.
Dump bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovato tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lovato is looking to clinch but Dump is avoiding it.
Lovato shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dump as he avoids it easily.
Dump lands a slapping body shot.
Dump scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lovato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lovatos head.
Dump lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dump.
Dump with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dump is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lovato is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dump to the mat. Dump regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dump pulls Lovato in close to his closed guard and prevents Lovato from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lovato postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dump wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lovato is now in half guard.
Lovato prevents Dump from standing back up.
Dump wants to control but Lovato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dump is not content to let Lovato control the position.
Dump is concentrating on defense, preventing Lovato from advancing position.
Paulo Lovato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lovato looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lovato is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dump moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Dump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dump 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Dump!
Our winner, Forrest Dump, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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