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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Korey Livingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles Dawson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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193 lbs
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180 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Korey Livingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Myles Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson shoots in and bounces Livingston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Livingston has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dawson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Livingston has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a left to the body.
Livingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Livingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dawson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korey Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Livingston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dawson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Livingston keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson wants to break free but Livingston has control.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Livingston has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Livingston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Livingston keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dawson.
No joy there for Livingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Livingston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dawson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Livingston lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Livingston has double underhooks.
Livingston manages to pull guard.
Dawson looking to pass the guard.
Livingston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Livingston tries to strike from the bottom.
Dawson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livingston trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livingston thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Livingston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dawson is looking to stand up but Livingston isn't so interested in that idea.
Livingston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Livingston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dawson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Livingston is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Livingston.
Livingston prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Livingston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Livingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawson.
Good body shot from Livingston.
Livingston leaning against his opponent.
Livingston misses with a body punch.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Livingston drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage.
Livingston is breathing heavily.
Livingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Myles Dawson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Livingston throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.
Livingston tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.
Livingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Livingston.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawson lands an overhand right.
Livingston drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston decides to pull guard.
Dawson won't allow Livingston to sweep him here.
Livingston has a closed guard, preventing Dawson from standing up.
Dawson won't allow Livingston to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingston striking off his back but it's not causing Dawson any problems.
Livingston trying to strike off his back.
Livingston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Livingston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Livingston looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dawson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dawson moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Livingston.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Livingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Livingston throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Livingston misses with a strike from the bottom.
Livingston striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Livingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Livingston striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Livingston clinches with his opponent.
Dawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Livingston is controlling the position.
Livingston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dawson is trying to push Livingston away but Livingston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Livingston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson throws a series of punches but Livingston moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Livingston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
It looks like Korey Livingston has been cut.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Korey Livingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livingston has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Livingston backing up. Livingston nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korey Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Livingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Livingston attempts a counter takedown but Dawson avoids it well and moves away.
Livingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Livingston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Livingston backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Livingston manages to avoid it all.
Dawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Livingston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Livingston persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawson throws a series of punches but Livingston moves out of range.
It looked like Livingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson throws a series of strikes that have Livingston backpedaling.
Livingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Korey Livingston's cut.
That's time! Livingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Livingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Livingston doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livingston throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson tries to clinch but Livingston moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingston instigates a clinch.
Dawson breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Dawson finds it's target.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Livingston.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Livingston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dawson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Livingston asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Livingston stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Livingston has a takedown stuffed.
Dawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingston misses with a takedown
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Livingston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korey Livingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Livingston scores with a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Dawson kicks Livingston off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Dawson.
Livingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson jabs at Livingston's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Livingston has managed to clinch.
Korey Livingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Livingston lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dawson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myles Dawson!
In his post fight interview, Myles Dawson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
43% |
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