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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Dorsey (ranked 25250 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Steenberg (ranked 5736 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steenberg's choice of entrance music: Ali A theme song. Floyd Dorsey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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170 cm
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Steenberg!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steenberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorsey tries to keep at a distance but Steenberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steenberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steenberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorsey's efforts to push away.
Steenberg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dorsey uses from the top position.
Steenberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorsey is controlling him.
Steenberg is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steenberg keeping moving, preventing Dorsey from controlling successfully.
Steenberg is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey looking to sit in guard and control but Steenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Steenberg content to stall in guard here.
Dorsey is striking from the bottom but Steenberg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dorsey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dorsey wants to sweep but Steenberg has passed to side control!
Steenberg stands up and beckons Dorsey to his feet.
Steenberg clinches up with Dorsey and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Dorsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steenberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steenberg has Dorsey pushed against the cage.
Steenberg breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steenberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Steenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dorsey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steenberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steenberg pulls guard successfully.
Dorsey trying to control but Steenberg is working from the bottom.
Steenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dorsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Steenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steenberg has Dorsey pulled in close to control his posture.
Dorsey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dorsey manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Steenberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steenberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steenberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steenberg has closed the distance and engaged Dorsey in a clinch.
Steenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steenberg has Dorsey pressed against the cage.
Steenberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Dorsey gets an underhook and turns Steenberg into the cage.
Steenberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Floyd Dorsey has been cut.
Dorsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorsey fails to pull guard.
Dorsey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey can't get the takedown.
A short right from Steenberg.
Steenberg pulls guard.
Dorsey trying to control but Steenberg is working from the bottom.
Steenberg pushes Dorsey off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey tries to keep at a distance but Steenberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steenberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dorsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Steenberg has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Steenberg.
Dorsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steenberg smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Dorsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steenberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dorsey is trying to force a seperation but Steenberg has the dominant position.
Dorsey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jamie Steenberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steenberg is looking to stand up but Dorsey won't let him.
Dorsey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steenberg postures up in Dorsey's guard and throws a big left but Dorsey blocks it.
Steenberg postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steenberg closes the distance and pushes Dorsey back into the cage.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but Steenberg won't allow it.
Steenberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees to the body from Steenberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steenberg scores a nice knee to the body.
Steenberg breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey blocks a head kick by Steenberg.
Steenberg rushes Dorsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steenberg tries for a takedown but Dorsey manages to get underhooks.
Steenberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Steenberg.
A short uppercut from Steenberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steenberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dorsey blocks it with crossed arms.
Steenberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steenberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Steenberg breaks from the clinch.
Steenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Steenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Floyd Dorsey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Steenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dorsey circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Dorsey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steenberg tries to clinch up.
Dorsey closes the distance and clinches.
Steenberg successfully pulls guard.
Steenberg is pulling down on Dorsey's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steenberg wants to sweep here but Dorsey controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dorsey's guard.
Dorsey striking off his back but it's not causing Steenberg any problems.
Steenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Dorsey has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steenberg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dorsey's guard.
Steenberg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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.
Steenberg rushes Dorsey and presses him up against the cage.
Steenberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dorsey up against the cage.
Steenberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steenberg closes the distance and clinches.
Steenberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steenberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steenberg looks to clinch
and Dorsey counters with a straight right hand.
Steenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steenberg drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steenberg keeping moving, preventing Dorsey from controlling successfully.
Steenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dorsey manages to get himself to full guard.
Steenberg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dorsey, up you get!
Dorsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Steenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dorsey doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steenberg clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Steenberg.
Dorsey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steenberg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steenberg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dorsey up against the cage.
Steenberg breaks the clinch.
Steenberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Steenberg.
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.
Steenberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dorsey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steenberg breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steenberg clinches up against the cage.
Floyd Dorsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Steenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dorsey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Steenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steenberg 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Steenberg!
A relieved looking Jamie Steenberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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