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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caniel Dormier (ranked 2679 p4p, 308 weight class) and Bobby Baratheon (ranked 4581 p4p, 487 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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153 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caniel Dormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baratheon slaps away a takedown attempt from Dormier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dormier closes the distance and clinches up with Baratheon, looking for a takedown. Dormier pushes Baratheon against the cage but Baratheon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baratheon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
Baratheon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baratheon punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Dormier with a series of wild strikes but Dormier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baratheon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dormier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Baratheon circles away.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Dormier.
Baratheon misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baratheon stuffs the takedown attempt from Dormier. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Dormier misses with a takedown
and Baratheon counters with a stiff right hand.
Baratheon thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baratheon sprawls well. Baratheon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dormier gets slowly back to his feet.
Dormier is breathing heavily.
Baratheon thuds a left hand into Dormier's body.
Baratheon lands a head shot.
We've been told by Dormier's head coaches at Bronx BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baratheon digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Baratheon throws a shot to the body.
Dormier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon digs a good hook to Dormier's body.
Dormier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baratheon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baratheon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baratheon lands with a nice body punch.
Baratheon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baratheon stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Baratheon.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dormier.
Caniel Dormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dormier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Baratheon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baratheon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon leaves Dormier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baratheon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dormier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baratheon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Dormier takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baratheon scores with a hook.
Dormier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baratheon lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dormier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baratheon stalks Dormier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dormier's face. Dormier staggers backwards, shaken.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Good shot there by Baratheon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon punishes Dormier's body with a nice straight punch.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
Baratheon throws a good cross that connects.
Dormier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Baratheon. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Baratheon.
Dormier is rocked!
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dormier rather than just go for the knockout.
Dormier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baratheon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dormier backs up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dormier. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baratheon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dormier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Baratheon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dormier.
Dormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baratheon to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Baratheon. No joy for Dormier on that attempt.
Baratheon throws a body punch but Dormier moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dormier might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Baratheon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baratheon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dormier doesn't seem bothered though.
Dormier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baratheon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baratheon pinned against the cage. Baratheon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Baratheon throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baratheon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dormier manages to avoid it.
Baratheon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dormier fails to land the takedown.
Baratheon lands a jab-cross combination.
Baratheon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baratheon misses with a double jab.
Dormier tries to counter with a takedown but Baratheon is quick to defend against it.
Baratheon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baratheon lands a jab to the nose.
Dormier shoots in and drives through. Baratheon sprawls well.
Baratheon lands with a hook. Dormier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baratheon digs a good body shot into Dormier's ribs.
Bobby Baratheon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baratheon lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baratheon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baratheon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dormier.
Dormier feinted with a counter takedown.
Baratheon cracks a nice hook into Dormier's ribs.
A nice combination there by Baratheon.
Baratheon lands a right hook to the body.
Dormier shoots for a takedown but Baratheon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baratheon lands a nice looking body shot.
Baratheon fails to land with a series of punches.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baratheon cracks Dormier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Dormier walks into a jab.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baratheon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Baratheon misses with a two punch combination.
Baratheon swings for the body but Dormier moves out of range.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Baratheon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dormier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dormier.
Baratheon with a jab.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Baratheon takes a swing at Dormier's ribcage but misses.
Dormier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baratheon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dormier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon throws a right hand that Dormier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dormier also avoids with ease.
Dormier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dormier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dormier moves away.
Baratheon works Dormier's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baratheon lands with a cross.
Dormier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baratheon tries to avoid it but Dormier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baratheon to the ground. Baratheon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baratheon tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baratheon works Dormier's body with a nice hook.
Baratheon lands a head shot.
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dormier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Baratheon as Dormier shoots in.
Baratheon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Baratheon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Baratheon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Baratheon scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dormier was well out of range. Poor timing from Baratheon.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon avoids it really well and circles away.
Dormier shoots in for a takedown but Baratheon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Baratheon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baratheon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caniel Dormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon lands a nice hook to Dormier's body. Dormier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baratheon lands a jab to Dormier's midsection.
Baratheon lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dormier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baratheon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caniel Dormier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dormier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Baratheon.
Baratheon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baratheon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dormier circles away quickly and effectively.
Dormier dives in for a single leg takedown but Baratheon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baratheon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dormier stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baratheon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baratheon. Dormier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baratheon lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dormier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baratheon defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon looks to land a combination. Dormier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dormier.
Baratheon lands with a shot to the body.
Dormier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baratheon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baratheon misses with a wild combination.
Baratheon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baratheon connects with a body shot.
Dormier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baratheon stuns Dormier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baratheon connects with a body shot that sends Dormier's belly button to the back.
Baratheon tries to bum rush Dormier with a series of wild strikes but Dormier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dormier dodges the punch combination from Baratheon.
Dormier dives in and grabs Baratheon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baratheon pushes down on Dormier's head and hops out.
Baratheon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dormier has his takedown stuffed
and Baratheon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baratheon tests Dormier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dormier shoots in and drives through. Baratheon sprawls well.
Baratheon throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baratheon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dormier slips a jab and a cross from Baratheon.
Dormier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Baratheon sprawls and moves away.
Dormier shoots in but Baratheon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Baratheon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baratheon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baratheon jabs at Dormier's body.
Baratheon with a hook.
Bobby Baratheon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dormier darts in looking for a takedown but Baratheon gets double underhooks and turns Dormier into the cage.
Baratheon lands with a nice body punch.
Baratheon lands a two punch combo.
Baratheon throws a series of punches but Dormier moves out of range.
Dormier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dormier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Baratheon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baratheon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 24:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Baratheon!
Bobby Baratheon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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