Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Von Richthoffen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Von Richthoffen pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Von Richthoffen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawson preventing the sweep.
Von Richthoffen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SU#
Dawson gets to his feet - Von Richthoffen follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Von Richthoffen closes the distance and pushes Dawson back into the cage.
Good body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Richthoffen works on Dawson's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands a body punch.
Von Richthoffen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Dawson has been cut.#T2#
Von Richthoffen lands with a left to the head.
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Richthoffen works on Dawson's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Richthoffen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Richthoffen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Richthoffen lands with a right to the head.
Von Richthoffen scores with a hook to the body.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Richthoffen controls his hands.
Von Richthoffen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. #ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!
Von Richthoffen lands with a right to the head.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richthoffen cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Von Richthoffen slowing the pace effectively.
Von Richthoffen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Richthoffen pushes Dawson against the cage. Von Richthoffen is working some dirty boxing. Von Richthoffen pushes off with a quick right hook! Dawson goes down! Dawson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Von Richthoffen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manfred Von Richthoffen!
Manfred Von Richthoffen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: D39
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Cole misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice cross by Cole.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Cole throws a head kick that half lands.
Dawson scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Cole just misses with a punch to the body. #T1##CL2#
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cole.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rico Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson ducks right into an uppercut from Cole.
Cole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dawson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cole.
Cole scores with a punch to the head.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Cole gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson blocks the body kick.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cole throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Cole throws a fast counter high kick but Dawson manages to duck under it in time.
Cole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawson on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Cole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick
and Cole counters with a right hand to the body.
Cole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawson's head backwards.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dawson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cole buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Cole throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Cole jabs at Dawson's body.
Cole looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dawson misses with a kick to the body.
Dawson throws a leg kick
and Cole counters with a head kick. That will keep Dawson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cole lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cole throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole cracks the inside of Dawson's front leg.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole misses with a body kick.#T4#
Dawson tries to score with a low kick but Cole moves his leg out of the way.
Dawson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson throws a chopping leg kick but Cole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cole blocks a head kick by Dawson. #CL2#
Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Cole.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy body kick from Dawson
and Cole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dawson's knee momentarily.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Cole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dawson with a body shot.
Cole is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dawson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cole thumps Dawson with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Cole.
Cole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luke Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Cole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Cole holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cole pushes Dawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Cole.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Cole pushes Dawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a counter combo.
Dawson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole throws a good cross that connects.
Dawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
letting Cole counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole lands with a cross.
Cole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dawson.
Cole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dawson.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Cole.
Cole lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawson throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Cole avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Cole swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
Dawson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cole can pounce on him.
Dawson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Cole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Dawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cole scoring well with a low kick there.
Dawson ducks right into an uppercut from Cole.
A nice combination there by Cole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Dawson misses with the body kick
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cole throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Cole throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Cole scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Cole.
Rico Cole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cole is working Dawson over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cole moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Cole.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Cole looks to land a combination. Dawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cole scores with a hook.
Cole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Dawson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cole blocks a low kick nicely.
Cole feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.#T1#
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Cole lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased. #CL2#
Cole drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage. #BC2#
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Cole lands a nice looking body kick.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Cole sizes up Dawson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dawson momentarily. #T2#
Cole with a jab.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dawson with a body shot.
Dawson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cole.
Cole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Cole has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Cole cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Cole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Well,Dawson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cole lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Cole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cole moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Luke Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cole lands an overhand right.
Dawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cole lands a nice looking body shot.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Cole drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Cole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cole is defending well for now.#BC2#
Cole breaks the clinch.
Cole throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cole. Cole obviously looking to wear him down.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Cole lands a nice shot to the body.
Rico Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cole.
Cole checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Cole clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cole blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cole tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Cole.
Cole dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cole 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Rico Cole!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Rico Cole!

Rico Cole wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Rico Cole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Oezid moves out of range easily.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oezid.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Dawson misses with a kick to the body.
Oezid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oezid bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawson's head backwards.
Dawson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dawson throws a leg kick
and Oezid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oezid.
Dawson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oezid will feel that in the morning.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oezid checks a low kick from Dawson.
Oezid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Oezid.
Dawson walks into a stiff left hand from Oezid.
Aemon Oezid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oezid will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Oezid.
Oezid looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Oezid misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Dawson looks to move away, Oezid throws a big counter combo but Dawson just gets out of the way.
Oezid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oezid looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Oezid.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Oezid's front leg but catches the back leg as Oezid tries to avoid it.
Oezid thows a body kick. Dawson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oezid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oezid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawson's calf.
Oezid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Oezid.
Oezid throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a big head kick but Oezid shrugs it off.
Oezid misses with a body kick.#T2#
Dawson scores with a head kick. Oezid tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson motions for Oezid to come forward. Dawson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oezid appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Dawson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oezid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Dawson walks into a stiff left hand from Oezid.
Some bone on bone action there as Oezid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oezid throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a good, hard body kick but Oezid shrugs it off.
Oezid checks a leg kick.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
Oezid digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Oezid throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily. #T3#
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oezid throws out the jab.
Oezid connects with a solid leg kick.
Oezid throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oezid avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oezid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Oezid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oezid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Oezid misses.
Dawson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oezid's sensitive parts.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oezid.
Oezid with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
A left lands for Oezid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Oezid moves out of range easily.
Dawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dawson connects with a high kick.
Oezid tries a low kick but Dawson avoids it.
Oezid blocks the body kick.
Oezid avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Nice jab there from Oezid.
Oezid throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Oezid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
Dawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dawson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oezid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
A big left from Oezid misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aemon Oezid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Oezid throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oezid.
Dawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oezid throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aemon Oezid is winning the standup battle so far.
Oezid wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dawson walks into a straight right hand from Oezid.
Oezid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dawson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oezid takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oezid misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#
Oezid is rocked!
Dawson delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Oezid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson feints a jab and as Oezid dips his head, Dawson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Oezid right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Oezid falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Dawson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC 35
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jones working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones trying to control the action but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones passes to full mount!
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Dawson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jones lands with some strikes.
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!#ES#
Dawson bucks up and throws Jones to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson misses with a head kick. #T1#
Dawson lands a high kick!
Dawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dawson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Dawson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Jones shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with a nice leg kick.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Jones gets a clinch. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Dawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luke Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basty Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Dawson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Jones shoots in.
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones looks winded!
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Dawson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Dawson lands a head kick!
Basty Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Dawson scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Jones's leg. Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dawson, right into the meat.
Crunch! Dawson slams his shin into Jones's torso.#T4#
Dawson throws a nice head kick!
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dawson throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawson is looking for a counter combo.
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.#TD2#
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson is trying to stand.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES#
Dawson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Dawson back against the cage.#TD2#
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Dawson dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good leg kick by Dawson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Dawson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dawson wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Jones prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Jones trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dawson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luke Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dawson.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basty Jones.#T2#
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dawson lands with a kick to the temple. Jones shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones goes for a double leg but Dawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dawson continues to drive forward.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Dawson delivers a nice body kick.#T3#
Dawson throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Basty Jones has been cut.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Dawson lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Dawson takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Dawson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jones's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dawson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC 31
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Oezid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws out a leg kick but Oezid moves out of range and Dawson only half commits.
Oezid lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Oezid moves out of range easily.
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
and Oezid counters with a nice body shot.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawson's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oezid scores with a shot to the body.
Aemon Oezid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Oezid moves out of range easily.
Oezid throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Oezid misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oezid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
A quick step to the side and Oezid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson misses with a kick to the body.
Oezid lands the left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Oezid. Those never looked like landing.
Dawson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Oezid blocks it well.
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!
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Oezid.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Oezid misses with a double jab.
Oezid is looking to wear down Dawson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Dawson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oezid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oezid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oezid.
Oezid scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Oezid moves out of range easily.
Dawson misses with a kick to the body.
Oezid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Oezid as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oezid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oezid avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oezid. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oezid moves out of range of the body kick.
Oezid looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Oezid misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Oezid coming out on top.
Oezid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oezid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson counters with a head kick. That will keep Oezid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oezid throws a body shot but no joy.
Oezid takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oezid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oezid looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Dawson throws a fast counter high kick but Oezid manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Oezid.
Oezid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Oezid just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson throws a head kick but Oezid moves out of range.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Oezid's leg. Oezid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oezid.
Whack! Dawson lands a heavy head kick that drops Oezid. The ref tackles Dawson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Oezid was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Dawson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover. #TD2#
Dawson gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Emelianenko prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
Dawson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Emelianenko off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dawson throws a head kick that Emelianenko semi-blocks.
Emelianenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Emelianenko's knee momentarily.
Emelianenko throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawson counters with a flying knee that drops Emelianenko! Dawson dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC 23
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Hardcastle blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Hardcastle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Hardcastle feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Hardcastle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Hardcastle is having none of it.
Hardcastle forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hardcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Hardcastle eventually gives up the hold.
Dawson is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Dawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dawson! #T1#
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardcastle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Hardcastle.
Dawson is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hardcastle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hardcastle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Hardcastle trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Hardcastle lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Dawson is trying to stand up.
Dawson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hardcastle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hardcastle won't let Dawson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardcastle dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hardcastle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson? #SUB2#
Hardcastle has control of Dawson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dawson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Hardcastle working for a submission but Dawson is keeping him at bay.
Dawson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dawson is in a horrible position here. Hardcastle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dawson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Hardcastle is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Hardcastle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sexton Hardcastle!
Sexton Hardcastle gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DFC 20: Unleashed
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1#
Dawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range.
It looked like Hageman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses
and Hageman counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Hageman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hageman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hageman scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling the position.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $1000 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hageman lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hageman.
Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Hageman.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks.
Hageman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hageman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
Hageman lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawson throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hageman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Hageman scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Hageman's head coaches at Savage Empire that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hageman avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Hageman wants to clinch.
Hageman misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hageman.
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson throws a head kick that half lands.
Hageman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hageman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dawson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hageman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hageman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dawson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Hageman has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hageman.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Hageman lands a nice shot to the body.
Hageman lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Hageman.
A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hageman lands with a left to the head.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses.
Hageman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Hageman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Hageman is controlling him.
Hageman scores with a shoulder strike.
Hageman prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
Dawson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Dawson lands a front kick.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Hageman takes it in his stride.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hageman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Hageman sees coming a mile off.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawson slips under a jab from Hageman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dawson. #T1#
Hageman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson throws a head kick but Hageman moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hageman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson throws a counter combo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hageman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Jab from Hageman.
Dawson throws a front kick aimed at Hageman's knee but Hageman avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Hageman scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luke Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hageman.
As Hageman backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Hageman manages to avoid it all.
Hageman misses with a straight left. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman throws a big counter combination but Dawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hageman cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hageman lands with a right hand.
Dawson throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hageman moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hageman - that landed with a thud.
Hageman lands with a light punch inside.
Hageman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Hageman.
Dawson is trying to push Hageman away but Hageman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hageman tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hageman's brow.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Hageman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hageman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hageman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Hageman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hageman.
Hageman has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Hageman has the dominant position.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hageman has double underhooks.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.
Hageman scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hageman has him pressed against the cage.
Hageman scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Hageman. #CUT#
It looks like Luke Dawson has been cut.
Hageman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hageman avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Hageman scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to circle away but Hageman has him pinned against the cage.
Hageman misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Dawson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Hageman misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Hageman lands a body shot.
Dawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hageman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hageman is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Hageman. Those never looked like landing.
Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hageman.
Hageman misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman wants to clinch but Dawson slips to the side
and Dawson counters with a low kick, right behind Hageman 's knee.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Hageman.
Hageman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hageman avoids the head kick by Dawson. #T1#
Hageman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hageman throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Hageman lands a jab-cross combination.
Hageman lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Hageman lands.
Hageman throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Hageman looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hageman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hageman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hageman checks a leg kick.
Hageman moves out of range of the body kick.
Hageman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Hageman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hageman moves out of range as Dawson throws a body kick.
Hageman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson wants to land a leg kick but Hageman is out of range.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson throws a low kick but Hageman moves out of range easily.
Luke Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hageman misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws a low kick, looking for Hageman's leg but Hageman calmly moves out of range.
Hageman is looking to counter punch.
Dawson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Hageman throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hageman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hageman works the jab nicely.
Hageman lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dawson delivers a nice body kick.
Dawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Hageman sees coming a mile off.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Hageman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hageman thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Hageman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luke Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Hageman moves out of range easily.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Dawson. #CL#
Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Hageman. Hageman maintains the clinch.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
Hageman blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hageman won't allow it.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hageman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hageman blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hageman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Diego Hageman!

Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision!

Event: DFC 17
Date: Aug 24, 2016

#R1#
Hardcastle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Sexton Hardcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardcastle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Hardcastle swinging wildly here.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Dawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardcastle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Hardcastle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dawson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardcastle's sensitive parts.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardcastle's sensitive parts. #T1#
Dawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dawson lands a head kick!
Dawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hardcastle.#ROC2#
Hardcastle is rocked!
Whack! Dawson lands a heavy head kick that drops Hardcastle. The ref tackles Dawson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hardcastle was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC 16 : ADAMS VS BATISHA
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Dawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Dawson #CL#
and Galvao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galvao.
Galvao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galvao taking a breather.
Galvao avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Galvao leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galvao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Galvao content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Galvao.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Galvao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Galvao - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Galvao's defenses.
Galvao blocks a body shot from Dawson. #TD#
Galvao drags the fight down to the ground.
Dawson wants to stand but Galvao has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Galvao has his feet on Dawson's thighs here. He's pushed Dawson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dawson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Galvao!
During a confident post fight interview, Julio Galvao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 13: Adams vs. Jones
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Garcia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcia's calf.
Dawson fakes the leg kick and cracks Garcia in the body.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Dawson lands a big head kick that sends Garcia tumbling to the mat! Dawson takes a step backwards and waves Garcia back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Garcia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leonardon Garcia has been cut.
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!
Dawson throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Garcia crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC Showtime 5
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1#
Dawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Dawson's coach down at Barbell Brigade - $800 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tan throws out the jab.
Dawson defending well as Tan loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tan lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Tan misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
A big right from Tan misses.
Tan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dawson.
Dawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawson scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson moves out of range as Tan strikes.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Tan throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson pushes Tan away with a front kick.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Tan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dawson throws a low kick but Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Tan misses its intended target.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Tan catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson thumps Tan with a low kick.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tan throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Tan throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Cory Tan has been cut.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tan to score with a decent uppercut.
Tan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tan.
Tan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Dawson moves forwards but Tan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson throws a head kick but Tan moves out of range.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dawson pushes Tan away with a front kick.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Tan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Tan there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tan lands the left hand.#T4#
Dawson lands a front kick.
Cory Tan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tan tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tan takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Tan's leg. Tan is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Tan takes it in his stride.
Tan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tan thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tan connects with a jab.
Dawson wants to slow Tan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Tan.
Nice uppercut lands for Tan. That snapped Dawson's head back.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Dawson misses
and Tan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Tan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cory Tan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Tan.
Cory Tan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Tan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dawson takes one to the chin there.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Tan.
Tan misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Tan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson slips under a jab from Tan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tan lunges at Dawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dawson's hand.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Tan throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tan.
Tan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Tan cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tan lands a right hook to the body.
Tan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tan loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson throws a head kick but Tan moves out of range.
Tan connects with a single shot there.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Tan sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson looks for the body kick but Tan saw that one coming. #T2#
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tan is looking to counter punch.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tan.
Dawson tries a quick counter leg kick but Tan is wise to it.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tan connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Tan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tan steps away.
Tan lands a jab to the nose.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Tan.
Dawson throws a low kick but Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
And Dawson responds with a good body kick, but Tan manages to step out the way in time.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tan takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Tan.
Tan misses the shot to the body.
Tan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dawson motions for Tan to come forward. Dawson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Tan thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Tan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson is looking to slow Tan down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson thumps Tan with a low kick.#T4#
Dawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Tan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Tan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tan lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Tan misses.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Tan misses its target.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson takes one to the chin there.
Tan moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Tan.
Dawson is looking to land body kicks.
Tan lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Tan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Tan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cory Tan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tan scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Tan swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tan.
Tan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tan scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Tan takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Tan moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dawson.
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dawson. #T1#
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dawson throws a lazy head kick
letting Tan counter with a right hand.
Dawson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tan jabs at Dawson's body.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Tan's front leg but catches the back leg as Tan tries to avoid it.
Tan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Tan misses the target.
Tan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tan blocks a head kick by Dawson.
The crowd cheers as Tan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Tan misses the jab.
Dawson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tan cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tan lands a nice hook to Dawson's body. Dawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
A shot to the liver by Tan. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Tan misses.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawson.
Tan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Tan.
Luke Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dawson throws a low kick but Tan avoids it.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Tan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A cross from Tan lands.
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cory Tan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dawson throws a head kick that Tan semi-blocks.
Tan misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tan connects with a body shot.#T4#
Tan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Tan moves out of range easily.
Tan jabs Dawson right on the nose. Dawson blinks but takes it well.
Tan misses with a hook.
Tan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good work by Tan as he checks the leg kick.
Dawson looks for the body kick but Tan saw that one coming.
Tan is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tan throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tan avoids a kick to the body.
Tan lands a jab to the head.
Tan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Tan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory Tan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cory Tan thanked Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DFC Showtime 4
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Dawson blocks a jab.
Dawson throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Dawson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by Dawson.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcia thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a body kick that stops Garcia in his tracks momentarily.
Dawson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Dawson.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dawson, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Dawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crunch! Dawson slams his shin into Garcia's torso.
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dawson lands a high kick! #ROC#
Garcia is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Leonardon Garcia has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dawson!
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Garcia looks winded!
Dawson feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Garcia collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Dawson!

Event: DFC Showtime 2
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Dawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Champ moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
Champ tries for a takedown but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dawson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD2#
Champ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Champ wants to stand but Dawson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Champ makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson wants to stand up but Champ is controlling him.
Champ trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Champ stops Dawson from standing up.
Champ trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Champ drops back looking for a leg! Dawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dawson manages to kick Champ off! Champ jumps back into Dawson's guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Champ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Champ working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dawson's head.#ES#
Dawson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Champ off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Champ blocks a head kick by Dawson.
Champ has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a low kick, right behind Champ 's knee.
Champ shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Luke Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Filipino Champ.
Champ shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Champ shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Champ showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawson is looking to escape.#T2#
Champ works his way into side control.
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!
Dawson is pushing Champ's head away, looking to escape. Champ manages to hold on to the position though.
Champ wants to stand but Dawson is controlling his arm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet.
Champ passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dawson!
Champ raining down hammerfists from mount.#ES#
Dawson bucks up and throws Champ to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Dawson scores with a head kick.
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Champ. Champ gets slowly back to his feet.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Champ shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Champ's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Champ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dawson throws a counter high kick but Champ was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Champ misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Champ looks winded!
Dawson lands a front kick.
Dawson throws a head kick but Champ moves out of range.
Dawson throws a nice head kick!
Champ shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luke Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Champ avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson scoring well with a low kick there.
Champ misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Champ doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Dawson counters with a head kick that drops Champ to the mat! Champ scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Champ is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson fakes the leg kick and cracks Champ in the body.
Dawson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Champ is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Champ crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dawson - the referee stops the clock and Champ gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dawson. Champ manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Dawson lands a brutal head kick. Champ looks out on his feet and Dawson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Luke Dawson!
The Filipino Champ was interviewed post fight and said 'hes better than me its my honor to fight this guy,. '.

Event: DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Springfield looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.
Dawson avoids a kick to the body.
Dawson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Springfield counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dawson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawson tries to get out of the position.
Springfield prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Springfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is trying to stand.
Dawson wants to stand back up but Springfield manages to pass into side control.
Dawson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dawson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Springfield is controlling him well.#T1#
Springfield wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Springfield is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dawson trying to remain calm as Springfield controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Springfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Springfield drags him back down.
Springfield moves into full mount! #T2#
Dawson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dawson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Springfield has taken his back!
Dawson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Springfield trying to control.#SUB2#
Springfield working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Springfield is in full control for now.
Springfield wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Dawson is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Springfield sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Dawson has no choice but to tap and Springfield jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aspen Springfield!
A very excited looking Aspen Springfield made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DFC 4: Koreshkov vs. Lennon
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Sutton pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sutton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Sutton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Luke Dawson has been cut.
Dawson lands an elbow inside that Sutton shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Laim Sutton has been cut.
Sutton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sutton blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Sutton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sutton misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutton won't allow it.
Sutton lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Sutton lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Sutton misses with a knee to the head.
Sutton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sutton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Sutton is controlling the position.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sutton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Sutton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sutton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sutton throws an elbow but misses.
Sutton with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Nice elbow from Dawson.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Dawson tries to work over Sutton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Sutton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Sutton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutton takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Sutton rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sutton throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Sutton.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sutton misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Sutton takes the fight into the clinch.
Sutton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.#T2##BC#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Sutton. #CL2#
Sutton instigates a clinch.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sutton crunches a lovely knee into Dawson's ribcage.
Sutton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Sutton keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sutton looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sutton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sutton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dawson.
Dawson tried to score with a low kick but Sutton checks it.#CL2#
Dawson gets tackled into the cage by Sutton. Sutton maintains the clinch.
Sutton lands an elbow inside.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sutton.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
Sutton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Sutton blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sutton.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sutton controls his hands.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Sutton as the two fighters clinch.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sutton has double underhooks.
Sutton lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Sutton crunches a lovely knee into Dawson's ribcage.
Sutton misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sutton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Sutton has the dominant position.
Sutton blocks an elbow strike.
Sutton with a knee to the head.
Dawson is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sutton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Sutton keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Sutton tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sutton obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sutton avoids it.
Sutton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sutton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sutton dodges an elbow strike from Dawson. #BC#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Sutton moves into the clinch.
Sutton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Sutton, against the cage.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sutton looking to throw knees to the head but Dawson is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutton blocks a head kick by Dawson. #CL2#
Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laim Sutton dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dawson throws a sloppy head kick and Sutton moves out of range easily.
Sutton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the cage.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sutton closes the distance and clinches.
Sutton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sutton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sutton blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Sutton lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Sutton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laim Sutton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sutton.
Sutton avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body. #BC#
Dawson manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Sutton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutton lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Sutton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dawson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Sutton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Sutton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Sutton is controlling him.
Sutton throws an elbow that misses.
Sutton lands a knee to the head.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sutton lands an elbow inside.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sutton.
Sutton lands a damaging elbow.
Sutton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sutton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sutton avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Dawson tries to circle away but Sutton has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sutton has double underhooks.
Sutton lands with a light punch inside.
Sutton throws an elbow that misses.
Sutton blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sutton misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sutton's brow.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sutton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sutton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Dawson throws an elbow but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sutton in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sutton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sutton prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sutton keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sutton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Sutton lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Sutton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sutton throws an elbow but it misses.
Sutton lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sutton. #BC#
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to land a leg kick but Sutton saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sutton.
Sutton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dawson.
Dawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sutton moves out of range as Dawson throws a body kick.
Sutton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Luke Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Sutton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Sutton. #BC#
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Dawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutton connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
Luke Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Dawson lands a head kick!
Sutton takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Sutton takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sutton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sutton avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sutton's brow.
Dawson is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sutton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sutton won't allow it.
Sutton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sutton tries to land a knee to the head but Dawson blocks with his arms.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Sutton throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Laim Sutton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sutton moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Sutton.
Sutton lands a nice knee to the body.
Sutton misses with a knee strike.
Dawson takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson tries to break free but Sutton pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sutton. #BC#
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Sutton instigates a clinch.
Dawson misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sutton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutton dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sutton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
Sutton blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Sutton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Sutton has the dominant position.
Sutton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sutton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sutton avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Sutton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sutton lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Sutton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sutton's brow.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Sutton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sutton tries to land a knee to the head but Dawson blocks with his arms.
Dawson avoiding damage as Sutton throws knees to the body.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Sutton is controlling the position.
Sutton lands an uppercut.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Sutton is controlling him.
Sutton lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Sutton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sutton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sutton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sutton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sutton lands an uppercut.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sutton avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Sutton throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Sutton avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sutton.
Sutton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luke Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Sutton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sutton prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Sutton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sutton lands an elbow inside.
Sutton tries to land a knee to the head but Dawson blocks with his arms.
Sutton dodges an elbow strike from Dawson. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Sutton moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Sutton blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Sutton keeps him there for the moment.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Sutton lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Dawson tries to break free but Sutton pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson tries a body shot but Sutton blocks it.
Sutton lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Laim Sutton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dawson tries to circle away but Sutton has him pinned against the cage.
Sutton blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Sutton landing knees to the head.
Sutton has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Sutton.
Sutton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sutton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sutton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sutton connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Sutton.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Sutton, against the cage.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Sutton has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sutton's brow.
Dawson is trying to push Sutton away but Sutton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sutton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laim Sutton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sutton 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laim Sutton!
A victorious Laim Sutton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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