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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lilly Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lilly Bean will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 cm
23
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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174 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thaddeus Dorsey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lilly Bean! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dorsey tries to kick Bean off but Bean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dorsey defending well though. Dorsey is trying to stand back up but Bean is controlling him
Dorsey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Bean sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dorsey defending well though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dorsey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Bean tries to stand and escape but Dorsey is controlling the position. Dorsey really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill... Bean working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dorsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Dorsey controlling the position well. Dorsey gets back to full guard.
Bean throws a strike but Dorsey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Dorsey working some strikes from top position. Dorsey scoring with some ground and pound. Bean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorsey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorsey controls the pace. Dorsey is in close to Bean's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorsey is controlling him. Dorsey really is a fat lump. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dorsey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dorsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dorsey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dorsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorsey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bean wants to stand but Dorsey is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Dorsey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dorsey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Dorsey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dorsey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Dorsey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Dorsey dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Dorsey kicks Bean off and gets to his feet. Bean stuffs the takedown attempt from Dorsey. Dorsey gets slowly back to his feet. Bean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dorsey keeps control of the position for the meantime. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bean prevents Dorsey from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dorsey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bean connects with a nice short shot to Dorsey's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bean is nestled in close to Dorsey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bean drops an elbow to the side of Dorsey's head. Bean is working for a submission of some sort.
Bean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Bean trying to control from half guard but Dorsey is working away. Dorsey is doing well to control the position and prevent Bean from advancing to side control. Bean is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dorsey has one foot on Bean's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dorsey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bean landing with the ground and pound. Dorsey has control of Bean's left arm, preventing Bean from doing any damage. Bean prevents Dorsey from getting back to his feet. Dorsey tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dorsey seems keen to control Bean's posture. Thaddeus Dorsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dorsey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Dorsey striking off his back. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bean is fighting to break Dorsey's control of his arms but Dorsey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bean throws an elbow that misses. Dorsey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bean's guard. Nice move by Dorsey! Dorsey scoring with punches to the head and body. Dorsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dorsey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Bean keeping moving, preventing Dorsey from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bean is looking to stand up but Dorsey isn't so interested in that idea. Dorsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bean scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bean scores with a takedown into Dorsey's guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lilly Bean will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dorsey is trying to defend but Bean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dorsey has one foot on Bean's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Dorsey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bean sprawls well initially but Dorsey persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bean is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorsey.
Dorsey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bean is not content to let Dorsey control the position. Dorsey is working for a kimura but Bean is defending it quite comfortably.
Dorsey is looking to take a break and control but Bean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bean is looking to escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dorsey shoots in but Bean avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lilly Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bean is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dorsey's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bean seems to be working for a kimura but Dorsey defends the submission attempt. Dorsey keeping hold of Bean's head, controlling as best he can. Dorsey kicks off Bean and gets to his feet. Dorsey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bean looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. A control attempt from Bean but he's now mounted! Bean is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dorsey jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bean is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bean and Dorsey has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dorsey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight! Thaddeus 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus 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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