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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Newton Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geo Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Geo Petrov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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198 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Newton Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geo Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dorsey's guard.
Dorsey is pulling down on Petrov's head to control his posture.
Dorsey keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov won't allow Dorsey to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Dorsey keeps moving.
Dorsey keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dorsey wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorsey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Dorsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dorsey swivels and escapes.
Dorsey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Dorsey's body.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorsey circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dorsey misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dorsey.
Dorsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrov circles away.
Petrov thows a body kick. Dorsey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Geo Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Dorsey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov tries to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dorsey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petrov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dorsey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dorsey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Petrov wants to clinch.
Dorsey throws a quick counter head kick but Petrov was just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Dorsey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dorsey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov works over Dorsey's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Newton Dorsey has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov tries to clinch there but Dorsey circles away.
Dorsey slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Petrov looks to move away, Dorsey throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geo Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Newton Dorsey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Dorsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dorsey is looking for a counter combo.
Petrov tries to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a head kick. That will keep Petrov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dorsey counters with a series of strikes. Petrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Newton Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geo Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a body punch
and Dorsey counters with a straight right hand.
Dorsey shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petrov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dorsey chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey gets to his feet - Petrov follows without any prompting.
Dorsey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Dorsey drives through with a takedown into Petrov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petrov pushes Dorsey off and gets back to his feet.
Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dorsey's guard.
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!
Dorsey keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Dorsey is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey pushes Petrov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Dorsey shows good takedown defense.
Dorsey throws a quick counter head kick but Petrov was just out of range.
Newton Dorsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dorsey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrov.
Dorsey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Dorsey with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dorsey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dorsey as Petrov tries to tie him up.
Dorsey manages to break the clinch.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov dives in for a single leg takedown but Dorsey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dorsey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Dorsey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dorsey looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dorsey cracks Petrov with a big right hand but Petrov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dorsey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dorsey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dorsey tries for a kimura but Petrov is defending well.
Dorsey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newton Dorsey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Newton Dorsey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorsey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov darts in and clinches Dorsey up against the cage.
Petrov breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dorsey defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Dorsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Petrov looks to move away, Dorsey throws a big counter combo but Petrov just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey stuffs the takedown attempt from Petrov. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Newton Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geo Petrov.
Petrov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorsey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petrov has his takedown stuffed
and Dorsey counters with a three punch combo that has Petrov backing up. Petrov nods at Dorsey to acknowledge the strikes.
Dorsey shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dorsey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Petrov backs up against the cage.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dorsey defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Dorsey slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Dorsey. Those never looked like landing.
Petrov misses with a double jab
and Dorsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov thows a leg kick but Dorsey checks it
and Dorsey counters with a two punch combo.
Newton Dorsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Dorsey scores with a four punch combination!
Dorsey throws a front kick that sends Petrov stumbling back into the cage.
Dorsey tries to keep at a distance but Petrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrov jumps guard and drags Dorsey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey with a nice head shot there.
Dorsey stands up from Petrov's guard - Dorsey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Petrov tries to clinch up
and Dorsey counters with a series of strikes. Petrov will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Dorsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dorsey circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorsey closes the distance and clinches up with Petrov, looking for a takedown. Dorsey pushes Petrov against the cage but Petrov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dorsey 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Newton Dorsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dorsey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Newton Dorsey!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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