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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Farbatyk throws a sloppy head kick and Dodds moves out of range easily.
Dodds's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dodds's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dodds looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Farbatyk slips a jab and a cross from Dodds.
Farbatyk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dodds's head.
Vasily Farbatyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Dodds blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
Dodds misses with a low kick as Farbatyk jumps back.
Farbatyk throws a head kick but Dodds moves out of range.
Dodds looks to land a combination. Farbatyk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Farbatyk lands with a kick to the temple. Dodds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Dodds closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Dodds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dodds is trying to break the clinch but Farbatyk is controlling him.#BC#
Farbatyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dodds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Dodds looks to move away, Farbatyk throws a big counter combo but Dodds just gets out of the way.
Farbatyk lands with a slapping head kick.
Dodds looks to land a combination but Farbatyk avoids it well.
Farbatyk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Farbatyk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farbatyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dodds blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
Farbatyk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Farbatyk lands a head kick. Dodds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Farbatyk.
Farbatyk lands a head kick!
Farbatyk throws a head kick but Dodds moves out of range.
#TD2#
Dodds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dodds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farbatyk wants to stand and escape but Dodds is having none of it.
Dodds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Dodds stops Farbatyk from standing up.
Dodds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dodds works over Farbatyk with some ground and pound from guard.
Farbatyk wants to stand and escape but Dodds is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dodds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farbatyk pinned against the cage. Farbatyk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farbatyk is looking for a counter combo.
Dodds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farbatyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Farbatyk blocks a leg kick.
Farbatyk scores with a head kick.
Dodds throws a nice looking combination but Farbatyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farbatyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Dodds blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
#T3#
Dodds throws a sloppy head kick and Farbatyk moves out of range easily.
It looked like Farbatyk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Dodds does no damage.
A head kick misses from Farbatyk.
A head kick by Farbatyk misses
enabling Dodds to counter with a crisp jab.
Dodds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Farbatyk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Farbatyk lands a head kick. Dodds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dodds throws a nice looking combination but Farbatyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farbatyk scores with a head kick. Dodds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dodds misses with a series of wild punches.
Dodds misses with the combination.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Dodds tries to clinch but Farbatyk is having none of it.
Dodds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farbatyk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Farbatyk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dodds!
#T4##TD2#
Dodds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Farbatyk sprawls well initially but Dodds persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Farbatyk pushes Dodds off and gets back to his feet.
Dodds tries to close the distance and clinch but Farbatyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dodds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Farbatyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dodds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dodds avoids the head kick by Farbatyk.
Dodds avoids the head kick by Farbatyk.
Vasily Farbatyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farbatyk throws a sloppy head kick and Dodds moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farbatyk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dodds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dodds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Farbatyk blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vasily Farbatyk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Dodds tries to close the distance and clinch but Farbatyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dodds misses with a few strikes there.
Dodds avoids the head kick by Farbatyk.
Dodds blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dodds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farbatyk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dodds's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dodds duly obliges.
Vasily Farbatyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Farbatyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Dodds.
A combination from Dodds does no damage.
Dodds swinging wildly here.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Farbatyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dodds!
Farbatyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Dodds avoids the head kick by Farbatyk.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that misses.
Farbatyk dodges the punch combination from Dodds.
Dodds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Farbatyk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dodds to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Farbatyk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dodds misses with a head kick.
Farbatyk throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farbatyk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dodds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Dodds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dodds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dodds misses with the combination.
Dodds avoids the head kick by Farbatyk.
Sloppy strikes from Dodds. Those never looked like landing.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dodds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Farbatyk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Farbatyk.
A shot to the liver by Dodds. Beautiful body shot.
Dodds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dodds throws a series of punches but Farbatyk avoids them all with ease.
Dodds scores with a one two! Farbatyk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dodds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Farbatyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dodds.
Farbatyk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Dodds throws out a leg kick but Farbatyk moves out of range and Dodds only half commits.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dodds!
Farbatyk scores with a head kick. Dodds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Farbatyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dodds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farbatyk lands with a kick to the temple. Dodds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farbatyk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Dodds gets a clinch. #BC2#
Dodds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Farbatyk throws a head kick but Dodds moves out of range.
Dodds closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farbatyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farbatyk moves out of range of the leg kick from Dodds.
It looked like Farbatyk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Farbatyk swats away the attempt to clinch by Dodds.#T4#
Dodds's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dodds duly obliges.
Dodds blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
Farbatyk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Dodds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Farbatyk moves forwards but Dodds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dodds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farbatyk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dodds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dodds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farbatyk avoids the head kick by Dodds.
Dodds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dodds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farbatyk throws a lazy head kick
and Dodds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that misses.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Vasily Farbatyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodds goes for a double leg but Farbatyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farbatyk continues to drive forward.
Vasily Farbatyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dodds.
Dodds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farbatyk throws a sloppy head kick and Dodds moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dodds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Farbatyk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Farbatyk is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dodds presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dodds can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Farbatyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Dodds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice combination there by Dodds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farbatyk throws a sloppy head kick and Dodds moves out of range easily.
Dodds lands with a cross.
Farbatyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Farbatyk throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Farbatyk. #TD2#
Dodds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Farbatyk's guard.#T1#
Farbatyk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dodds is controlling him.
Dodds works over Farbatyk with some ground and pound from guard.
Dodds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dodds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Farbatyk has his feet on Dodds's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Dodds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dodds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dodds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dodds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farbatyks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dodds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2##TD2#
Dodds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Farbatyk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dodds lands a nice short elbow.#SU2#
Dodds decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Farbatyk throws a sloppy head kick
and Dodds counters with a series of strikes. Farbatyk will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Dodds clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Farbatyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dodds has managed to clinch.
Farbatyk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodds has him pressed against the cage.
Farbatyk stops a takedown attempt from Dodds.
#BC2#
Dodds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A head kick misses from Farbatyk.
Dodds misses with the combination.
Dodds blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
A head kick misses from Dodds.
Farbatyk is looking for a counter combo.
Farbatyk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
Farbatyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dodds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farbatyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Dodds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dodds throws a sloppy head kick and Farbatyk moves out of range easily.
A left and a right from Dodds both land. Nice combination.
Dodds blocks a head kick by Farbatyk.
Dodds looks to land a combination but Farbatyk avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farbatyk blocks a head kick by Dodds.
Farbatyk misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Dodds rushes Farbatyk and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Farbatyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dodds can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Farbatyk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Dodds clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Dodds.
Dodds can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Farbatyk breaks the clinch.
Dodds scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Dodds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dodds is trying to drag Farbatyk to the mat but Farbatyk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vasily Farbatyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dodds.
Farbatyk is looking to break free of the clinch but Dodds has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Dodds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dodds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dodds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Dodds!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Dodds dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson 's guard.
Dodds prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Johnson pushes Dodds off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Dodds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dodds keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dodds tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dodds has double underhooks.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Dodds gets control of Johnson 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dodds will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dodds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Dodds is keeping him busy.
Dodds is looking to control Johnson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dodds avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dodds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson throwing shots but Dodds is blocking nicely. #T1#
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dodds to get to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson .
Dodds keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Dodds rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Dodds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dodds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Dodds is controlling him
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dodds is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
It looks like Dodds might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dodds working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dodds sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Dodds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Dodds trying to control the pace.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson .
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dodds stays in close to Johnson 's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Dodds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dodds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Dodds has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Dodds keeps it at a distance.
Dodds steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johnson .
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dodds counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Dodds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mick Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Dodds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Dodds decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mick Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dodds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dodds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dodds looking to pass the guard.
Dodds is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Dodds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mick Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dodds gets a double leg takedown into Johnson 's guard.#ES#
Johnson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Dodds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dodds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dodds wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is keen to just control but Dodds is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Dodds is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Dodds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Dodds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dodds is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson trying to control but Dodds is having none of it.
Dodds manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Dodds tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Dodds is staying active underneath Johnson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dodds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dodds is looking to escape.
Dodds is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Dodds is looking to escape.
Dodds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Dodds wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Dodds counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Dodds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson tries to stand but Dodds is controlling from the bottom.
Dodds wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dodds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dodds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson 's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Dodds stands up from Johnson 's guard - Dodds perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Dodds shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU2#
Dodds stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dodds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dodds gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Johnson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dodds keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dodds.
#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dodds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Dodds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Dodds is now in Johnson 's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Dodds thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to stand up but Dodds is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dodds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Dodds isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Dodds is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A bit of stalling here from Dodds.
Dodds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodds has him pressed against the cage.
Dodds slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Dodds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dodds keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Dodds wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Dodds looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dodds is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson throwing shots but Dodds is blocking nicely.
Dodds is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dodds is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dodds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dodds is not content to let Johnson control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Dodds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dodds stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Johnson .
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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