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Event:
XF 25
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Castillo.
Castillo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dawson clobbers Castillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anthony Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo tries to clinch up
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Dawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Castillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dawson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Castillo really felt that one!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Donk. Dawson catches Castillo right on the button with a cross.#T1##CL#
Castillo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Castillo can't break the clinch.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Castillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Castillo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Castillo tries to break free but Dawson pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Castillo lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
A short left from Dawson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Castillo prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson prevents Castillo from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Castillo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Castillo tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Castillo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A head kick misses from Castillo.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Castillo tries to clinch but Dawson moves away
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Castillo clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillo controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Castillo.
Castillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Castillo blocking some punches.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson gets through Castillo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castillo wants to break free but Dawson has control.
Dawson tries a body shot but Castillo blocks it.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Castillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castillo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC#
Castillo manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Castillo misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Castillo rushes Dawson and presses him up against the cage.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Castillo controls his hands.
Castillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Castillo.
Castillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillo is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Castillo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Castillo breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Castillo misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Dawson - just one landing.
Castillo moves to clinch but Dawson breaks away
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Castillo is rocked!#T4#
Castillo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dawson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Dawson!
A relieved looking Damien Dawson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
XF 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dawson did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
Dawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
Scott wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Scott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dawson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Scott manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scott is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dawson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dawson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dawson shrugs it off. #T1##SUB2#
Scott has hold of Dawson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dawson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dawson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dawson shrugs it off.
Scott trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scott on the ground.
Dawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dawson tries to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
You get the feeling that Dawson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scott scoring with strikes but Dawson is staying in there.
Dawson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Scott.
Dawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Scott looking for a guillotine from mount but Dawson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Scott 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.
Scott fails to move to back control. #T3#
Dawson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Scott working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson is in no mood to give up.
Scott wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Scott 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.
Scott looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Dawson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dawson has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Scott working for the choke. #SUB2#
Scott is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dawson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dawson for a finish. #SUB2#
Scott looking for the choke from the back.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Scott goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Dawson escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Scott dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Dawson tries to sprawl but Scott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scott prevents Dawson from improving his position.
Scott passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dawson! #SUB2#
Scott looking for a guillotine from mount but Dawson is having none of it.
Alejandro Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Scott working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Scott controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB2#
Scott 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.
Scott moves to back control.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Scott looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dawson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
XF 5
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Dawson throws a hook but Fjera avoids it easily.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Dawson.
Fjera throws a wild body kick that Dawson sees coming a mile off.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Fjera lands a nice looking body shot.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fjera looks to throw a body kick
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Fjera clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Fjera tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
#BC2#
Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera throws a strike aimed at the side of Dawson's head but Dawson avoids it well.#T2#
Fjera trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
A lull in the action here as Fjera stalls from top position.
Dawson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fjera has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Fjera stands up.
Fjera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dawson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Dawson misses its target.
Fjera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damien Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Fjera jabs at Dawson's body.#T3#
Fjera throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fjera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fjera has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fjera misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Fjera closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Fjera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Fjera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fjera.
Fjera cracks Dawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dawson.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fjera tries a quick counter leg kick but Dawson is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dawson lands with an overhand left.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Fjera throws a push kick but Dawson slaps the foot to one side.
Fjera is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson 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.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fjera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fjera tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fjera scores with a one two! Dawson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Fjera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Fjera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well.
Dawson is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Fjera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SU2#
Fjera stands up from half guard.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3##CL2#
Fjera moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson throws out a powerful jab.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Dawson takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Fjera lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawson off the cage and back into range.
Fjera jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Fjera persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dawson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fjera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson staying out of range there.
A big left from Dawson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jodi Joe Fjera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
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.
#R3#
Fjera takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Fjera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fjera.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
Fjera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawson or not.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Fjera.
Fjera lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fjera.
Fjera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dawson's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Fjera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fjera blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Fjera is dominant here and he's now got Dawson's back!
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fjera on the ground.#SUB2#
Fjera tightening his grip on Dawson, looking for the choke.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Fjera is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Fjera looking to break Dawson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dawson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fjera is looking for the choke from the back position but Dawson is controlling his hands well. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Fjera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Fjera is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Dawson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fjera's arms.
Dawson wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fjera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fjera controlling well, preventing Dawson from escaping the position.
#T3#
Well, with Fjera on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dawson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera controls the action.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but Fjera has full control of the position and if anything, Dawson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fjera biding his time, controlling Dawson. #SUB2#
Dawson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fjera gets his way!
#SUB2#
Fjera has got one arm under Dawson's chin. This could be trouble... Dawson trying to control the other hand but Fjera gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dawson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jodi Joe Fjera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
XF 1
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Dux gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dux throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dux throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dux misses with a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
Dawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Dux is looking to land body kicks.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson blocks a leg kick.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Dux.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Dux misses with a low kick.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawson misses.
A head kick by Dux misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux is looking to slow Dawson down with leg kicks. #T1#
Dawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dawson tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux. #BC#
Dux breaks the clinch.
Dux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dux misses the jab.
Dux throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dux throws a low kick but Dawson avoids it.
A low kick from Dux misses
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Dux misses
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dawson lands with a cross.
Dawson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dux throws a lazy head kick
and Dawson counters with a thumping low kick.
Dawson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
Dux lands a high kick!
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dawson checks a leg kick.
Dawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Dux is predictable there
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Dux throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson takes one on the button.#T3#
Dux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Dux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dux. Dawson shrugs it off though.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDawson.
Dux throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dux.
Dux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Dux misses.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dux throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dux misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dux throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson scores with a punch to the head.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dux swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dawson throws a head kick that Dux semi-blocks.
Dux throws the kick towards the body but Dawson avoids it.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Dux misses.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dux motions for Dawson to come forward. Dux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dux backing away here, and Dawson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Dawson as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Dawson 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 Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dawson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dux takes a step back to recover.
Dawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux misses with the body kick
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dux.
Dux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Dawson blocks the leg kick.
Dux connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dux throws a lazy head kick
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dawson counters with a good low kick that Dux was not able to check. #T1#
Dux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Dawson counters with a crisp one two that drops Dux! Dawson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dux to his feet! Dux is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Dux is rocked!
Dawson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dux backs away from a small jab... but Dawson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Dux crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Dawson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Damien Dawson!
Damien Dawson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Damien Dawson 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.
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Event:
EMP Escobar vs P.Sitsongrit
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nafumbo is defended easily by Dawson.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nafumbo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nafumbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nafumbo drops his hands momentarily and Dawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nafumbo shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nafumbo shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Nafumbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nafumbo connects with a single shot there.
Nafumbo shoots and misses
letting Dawson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nafumbo dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Nafumbo's head and hops out.
Jab by Dawson.#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Nafumbo has been cut.
No luck for Nafumbo with that takedown attempt.
Dawson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nafumbo throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Nafumbo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nafumbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nafumbo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson slips a straight right by Nafumbo.
Dawson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nafumbo with a body shot.
Nafumbo tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dawson misses with a kick to the body.
Nafumbo tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nafumbo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Dawson.
Nafumbo tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson lands a leg kick that knocks Nafumbo off balance momentarily.
Nafumbo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dawson pinned against the cage. Dawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Nafumbo has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nafumbo misses with a looping left.
Dawson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Dawson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nafumbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Nafumbo is out of range. #CL2#
Dawson darts in and clinches Nafumbo up against the cage.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nafumbo backwards.
Dawson is working Nafumbo over against the cage.
Dawson presses Nafumbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nafumbo is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Nafumbo shoots and misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson scores with the left hand. Nafumbo knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nafumbo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Dawson cracks Nafumbo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nafumbo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dawson finish him?
#ROC2#
Nafumbo is rocked!
Dawson lands a nice looking body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nafumbo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dawson - the referee stops the clock and Nafumbo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dawson. Nafumbo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
Brian Nafumbo's cut is getting worse.
Nafumbo takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Nafumbo's cut.
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#
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nafumbo. Nafumbo gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Nafumbo gets a double leg takedown into Dawson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dawson wants to stand up but Nafumbo is controlling him.
Nafumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson.
Nafumbo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dawson pulls Nafumbo in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Nafumbo is having none of it.
Nafumbo lands a couple of digs.
Nafumbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nafumbo prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Nafumbo throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Dawson working a defensive guard here.
Nafumbo content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nafumbo's guard.
Dawson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nafumbo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Nafumbo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nafumbo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Dawson is pulling down on Nafumbo's head to control his posture.
Nafumbo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson wants to stand but Nafumbo is controlling the position.
Nafumbo with a nice head shot there.
Nafumbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Nafumbo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nafumbo throwing strikes from guard but Dawson blocks nicely.
Nafumbo throwing strikes but missing.
Nafumbo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Nafumbo is having none of it. #T3#
Nafumbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nafumbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson wants to stand but Nafumbo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nafumbo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Nafumbo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dawson wants to stand but Nafumbo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nafumbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nafumbo pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage.
Dawson is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nafumbo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Dawson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick from Dawson lands but Nafumbo takes it in his stride.
Nafumbo throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
As Nafumbo backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Nafumbo manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brian Nafumbo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Nafumbo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nafumbo fails with the takedown
and Dawson counters with a two punch combo.
Nafumbo shoots and misses
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nafumbo shoots in looking for a takedown but Dawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nafumbo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Nafumbo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson works the jab nicely.
Nafumbo fails with the takedown
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Dawson coming out on top.
Nafumbo darts in looking for a takedown but Dawson gets double underhooks and turns Nafumbo into the cage.
Nafumbo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dawson circles away.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Nafumbo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Brian Nafumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Dawson.
Oh Nafumbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Damien Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nafumbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Nafumbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nafumbo is defended easily by Dawson.
A nice side step and Dawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dawson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dawson duly obliges. #T2#
Nafumbo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nafumbo somewhat.
Dawson throws a big counter head kick but Nafumbo avoids it with no problem.
Dawson lands with a cross.
Nafumbo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawson's waist but Dawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nafumbo off to one side.
Dawson works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nafumbo throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Nafumbo dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Nafumbo's head and hops out.
Nafumbo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nafumbo.
Nafumbo misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Dawson counters with a nice right hand that sends Nafumbo toppling to the canvas! Nafumbo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dawson finish him?!#CUT2#
Brian Nafumbo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dawson pounces like a tiger and cracks Nafumbo with a vicious hook! Nafumbo is down but not out! Dawson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damien Dawson!
An out of breath Damien Dawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Ahma vs Vasquez
Date: Jan 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Assad catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
Assad is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Assad misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Assad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson throws a fast counter high kick but Assad manages to duck under it in time.
Dawson moves out of range of the 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!
Dawson lands a front kick.#T1#
Assad misses with a combination
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson slips under a jab from Assad.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Dawson counters with a body kick.
Assad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawson counters with a head kick.
Assad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Assad throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
And Dawson responds with a good body kick, but Assad manages to step out the way in time.#TD#
Assad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dawson did well to prevent Assad getting side control.
Assad throwing shots but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Assad wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Assad is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dawson won't allow Assad to pass to mount. #T2#
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dawson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Assad is trying to control. Dawson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Assad wants to pass to mount but Dawson is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Assad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Assad slips a nice elbow through Dawson's hands, connecting with Dawson's forehead.#SUB#
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dawson is looking for a sweep. Assad is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Assad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Assad is looking to advance position but Dawson won't allow it.
Assad controlling the pace.
Assad looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dawson is trying to stand back up but Assad is controlling him
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Assad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Assad 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. Assad eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Dawson wants to improve his position but Assad is controlling well.
Dawson tries to kick Assad off but Assad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Assad moves into full mount! Dawson won't be happy about that!
Assad fails to take his opponent's back.
Assad mounts Dawson! Really nice guard pass there!
Assad trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dawson avoids the body shot from Assad.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Assad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Assad throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Assad backing away here, and Dawson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dustin Assad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Assad throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Assad moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDawson.
Assad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Assad.
As Assad backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Assad manages to avoid it all.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad misses with a body shot.
#T1#
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assad paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Assad misses the jab.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Assad.
Assad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Assad.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Assad catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Assad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assad throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Assad misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Assad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Dawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assad lands with a straight right. Dawson didn't see that one coming.
Dawson slips a straight right by Assad.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Assad throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Assad misses with an uppercut
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Assad throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Assad misses with a straight left.
Assad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Assad gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dustin Assad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assad throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a solid body kick.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Assad shoots in.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Assad's head backwards.
Assad with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Assad misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Assad lands a nice looking body shot.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Assad misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Assad misses with a hook.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dustin Assad is winning the standup battle so far.
Assad misses with the combination.
Assad connects with a jab.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawson misses.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson slips under a jab from Assad.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Assad dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Assad misses with a hook.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Assad is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dawson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Assad avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Assad.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson lands a nice shot that snaps Assad's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Assad has been cut.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Assad.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assad misses with a hook
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dawson throws a hook but Assad blocks it.#CL2#
Dawson has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Assad misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dawson.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Assad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dawson can't fight it off and eventually Assad manages to take the fight to the floor. Dawson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Assad postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
Assad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Dawson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawson, not yet.
Assad tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Assad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson controlling the position.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Assad prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Assad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Assad trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Assad trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Assad postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it.
We've been hearing that Assad has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Assad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assad stops Dawson from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Assad's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dawson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Assad from controlling successfully.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Assad's guard. #REVB#
Assad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Assad forces his way into half guard.
Dawson is refusing to be controlled, as Assad sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Assad lands a nice short elbow.
Assad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Assad is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Assad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working. #SUB#
Assad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Assad passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Assad has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Assad is working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson frees his head quite easily.
Assad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB#
Assad is working for a guillotine from mount but Dawson frees his head quite easily.
Dustin Assad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawson can't escape the position.
Assad throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dawson is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Assad is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dawson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Assad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Assad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Assad!
Dustin Assad made sure to mention his sponsor, Organic Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Burrows throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Dawson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burrows fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Burrows lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick from Dawson.
Burrows tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dawson slips a jab from Burrows.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Dawson tried to counter with a leg kick but Burrows avoided it.#T1#
Dawson staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Burrows lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burrows has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Burrows digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Burrows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trevor Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Burrows's body. Burrows takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Dawson throws a low kick but Burrows avoids it.
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burrows.
Dawson throws a counter high kick but Burrows was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Burrows.#T3#
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Burrows throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Burrows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a jab to the body
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Burrows connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burrows swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burrows fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dawson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burrows back to the cage. Dawson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4##TD2#
Burrows gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson trying to remain calm as Burrows controls from the top position.
Dawson tries to improve position but can't.
Burrows landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows is working Dawson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Burrows working the ground and pound from side control.
Burrows throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dawson parries the strikes from Burrows easily there. Burrows is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dawson to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Burrows cracks Dawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Burrows misses with an uppercut.
Dawson is looking for a counter combo.
Burrows tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrows throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Burrows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Burrows lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burrows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Dawson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burrows throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson cracks Burrows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Dawson throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Burrows misses with a body shot
and Dawson counters with a body kick that stops Burrows in his tracks momentarily.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows scores with a body shot.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Burrows thuds his right hand into Dawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dawson swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows misses with a left hand
and Burrows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burrows.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Burrows throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Burrows scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Burrows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Burrows lands a nice shot that snaps Dawson's head back.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Dawson throws a head kick but Burrows moves out of range.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burrows will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 avoids the body shot from Burrows.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson slips a straight right by Burrows.
Dawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Burrows 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Burrows steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burrows misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burrows looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burrows throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burrows misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burrows's knee momentarily.
Burrows swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Burrows misses with a shot to the body
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Burrows throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Burrows uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot by Burrows.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson throws a jab when Burrows was well out of range.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson slips under a jab from Burrows.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Burrows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Burrows connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Burrows throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Dawson counters with a head kick that drops Burrows to the mat! Burrows scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Burrows is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Burrows throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burrows.
Burrows seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dawson. #T3#
Burrows misses with a body punch
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Trevor Burrows is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Burrows moves into the clinch.
A short right from Burrows.
Burrows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Burrows.
#T4##BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Burrows scores with a shot to the body.
Burrows throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Burrows.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burrows.
Burrows lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Burrows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burrows 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Burrows!
Trevor Burrows thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC Openweight Round 1.1
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Kardashian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Kardashian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kardashian closes the distance and pushes Dawson back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kardashian.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson pushes Kardashian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Kardashian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kardashian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Kardashian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kardashian fails to land.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Dawson.
Kardashian misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Kardashian throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kardashian.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kardashian's elbow.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Dawson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Kardashian.
Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kardashian on the inside.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Dawson working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Kardashian scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kardashian misses with a punch on the inside.
Kardashian has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Kardashian blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Kardashian swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian prevents a body shot from Dawson.
A left hand lands to the body for Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Kardashian back against the cage.
Kardashian struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kardashian.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Kardashian lands a body shot.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Dawson tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson tries a body shot but Kardashian blocks it.
Kardashian lands a shot to the body.
Kardashian cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
A right hand to the body from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands with a right to the head.
Kardashian can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Dawson tries to work over Kardashian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kardashian gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kardashian misses with a body punch.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kardashian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kardashian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kardashian gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a body punch.
Kardashian lands an uppercut.
Kardashian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawson.
Nice body punch from Kardashian - that landed with a thud.
Kardashian presses Dawson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Kardashian.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
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!
A short uppercut from Kardashian.
A short uppercut from Kardashian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kardashian. #ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!
Kardashian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kardashian cracks Dawson with a nice body shot.#T4#
A body shot lands from Kardashian.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kardashian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawson or not.
Kardashian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kardashian digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kardashian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kardashian on the inside.
Kardashian pushes Dawson against the cage. Kardashian is working some dirty boxing. Kardashian pushes off with a quick right hook! Dawson goes down! Dawson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kardashian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian 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.
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Event:
CCF 35
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Trambai misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson looks to throw the jab but Trambai is out of range.
Trambai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dawson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Trambai avoids it.
Dawson tries to move into range but Trambai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Trambai throws a hook but Dawson avoids it easily.
Dawson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Trambai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dawson throws the kick towards the body but Trambai avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Trambai. #T1#
Trambai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Trambai.
Dawson clobbers Trambai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trambai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Dawson coming out on top.
Trambai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trambai misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Trambai lands a big head kick that sends Dawson tumbling to the mat! Trambai takes a step backwards and waves Dawson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trambai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trambai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Trambai swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Trambai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
#KD2#
Trambai drops Dawson with a beautiful combination! Dawson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Trambai is looking for the KO!
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Damien Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Dawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Trambai lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Dawson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Trambai and Dawson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Trambai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambo Trambai!
A very excited looking Sambo Trambai 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.
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Event:
CCF 32
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Lloyd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD#
Lloyd cracks Dawson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dawson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lloyd finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Lloyd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lloyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyd's shoulder, as Lloyd tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Lloyd catches Dawson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd swinging wildly here.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson thuds his right hand into Lloyd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Lloyd as he connects with a hook.
Lloyd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dawson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lloyd misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lloyd rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lloyd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawson moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lloyd misses the target.
Dawson feints a counter leg kick.
Lloyd lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.
Lloyd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Lloyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Lloyd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lloyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lloyd misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a left to the body.
Lloyd misses with a combination
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lloyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Lloyd throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lloyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a series of strikes. Lloyd will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lloyd throws a big shot that misses.
Lloyd moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lloyd's head backwards.
Dawson slips a jab from Lloyd.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3##CL#
Lloyd closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lloyd is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.#BC#
Lloyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lloyd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big right from Lloyd misses.
Dawson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lloyd throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lloyd swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lloyd. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson counters with a body kick.#T4#
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lloyd misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a two punch combo.
Dawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dawson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lloyd misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
As Lloyd backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Lloyd manages to avoid it all.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson slips a straight right by Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
That's time! Lloyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lloyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lloyd scores with a shot to the body.
Lloyd misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson slips under a jab from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
Dawson lunges at Lloyd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lloyd's hand.
Lloyd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Lloyd throws an off balance right hand
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lloyd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Lloyd looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Dawson is trying to counter with his kicks.
A jab from Lloyd misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Lloyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Dawson moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Lloyd looks to clinch
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lloyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lloyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Lloyd is rocked!
Lloyd throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oh Lloyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dawson shuts the power down on Lloyd. Lights out, game over! Dawson is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damien Dawson!
Damien Dawson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Frank Lloyd stepped up to the mic, saying 'RAAWWWWRRRRRRR'.
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Event:
CCF FN27:Wearmouth v Veronin 3
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson misses with a left hand
enabling Grill to counter with a crisp jab.
Grill takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Grill misses.
Grill misses with a hook to the body
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Grill pushes him off.#T1#
Grill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Grill looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grill throws out the jab.
Grill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grill manages to avoid it.
A big right from Grill misses.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Grill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Dawson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Grill.
Grill working aggressively here.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Grill fails to land.
Dawson tries to work over Grill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Grill on the inside.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grill lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
#T4#
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson misses with some punches.
Grill blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Grill.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Grill.
Grill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
Grill prevents a body shot from Dawson.
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 Bob Grill will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson looks to throw a body kick
and Grill counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson staying out of range there.
Dawson throws a counter combo.
Grill throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bob Grill is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grill misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Grill throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from Grill finds it's target.
Grill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dawson.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Grill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grill cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson moves out of range as Grill strikes.
Grill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
It looked like Grill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dawson.#T2#
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grill misses with a body shot
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Grill misses with a body punch
and Dawson counters with a head kick. That will keep Grill thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grill throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
The crowd cheers as Grill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dawson doesn't seem phased though.
Grill misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grill takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grill was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
A quick step to the side and Grill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Grill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a nice leg kick.
Grill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grill looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Dawson slips under a jab.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Dawson tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Grill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grill blocks a head kick by Dawson.
It looked like Grill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grill throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Grill misses the jab.
Grill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson lands with a kick to the temple. Grill shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damien Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
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.
#R3#
A jab from Grill misses.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grill.
Dawson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Grill blocks it well.
Dawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Grill's head.
Dawson slips a jab from Grill.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grill. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grill avoids a kick to the body.
Grill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Grill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dawson scores with a jab. Grill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Grill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
Dawson lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grill. That did some damage!
Dawson defending well as Grill loads up on a big left hand.
As Grill backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Grill manages to avoid it all.
Grill moves away from the strike by Dawson.
Grill throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bob Grill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Grill.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Grill lands with a nice body punch.
Grill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grill lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Dawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grill loads up on a big right hand but Dawson slips the punch.
Grill avoids a kick to the body.
Dawson staying out of range there.#T4#
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Grill seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
A big left from Grill misses.
A head kick by Dawson misses
and Grill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Grill there.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bob Grill did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Grill misses with an uppercut.
Grill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grill throws out the jab.
Dawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dawson swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grill looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawson is just out of range.
Dawson thinks about the counter body kick.
Grill cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.#T1#
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Grill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Grill misses.
Dawson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dawson!
Grill throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dawson lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Bob Grill has been cut.#T2#
Dawson walks into a jab.
Grill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Grill seems unphased.
A lazy body kick from Dawson
and Grill counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson slips under a jab from Grill.#T3#
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Grill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grill lands with a nice body punch.
Grill connects with a looping right hand.
Grill throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grill misses with a straight left.
Grill throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Grill's ribs.
Grill throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grill misses with a hook.
Grill throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Grill.
A big right from Grill misses.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bob Grill will probably get the nod.
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!
#R5#
Dawson avoids the body shot from Grill.
Grill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Dawson defending well as Grill loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grill moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grill is looking to counter punch.
Dawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson connects with a looping right hand.
Grill blocks the body kick.
Grill throwing a counter right hand but Dawson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Grill throws a sloppy body shot
and Dawson counters with a solid body kick.
A big right from Grill misses.
Dawson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Grill.
A big left from Grill misses.
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Grill.
Dawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A clash of legs there as Grill blocks the low kick.
It looked like Grill was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a slapping head kick.
Grill misses the shot to the body.
Grill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Dawson misses the jab.
Grill moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Grill scores with a jab. Dawson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dawson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grill is out of range and Dawson settles back down.
Grill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawson takes a swing at Grill's ribcage but misses.
Grill lands a slapping body shot.
Grill lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Grill misses.
Dawson throws a big counter head kick but Grill avoids it with no problem.
Grill just misses with a punch to the body.
As Grill backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Grill manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Dawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Grill.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grill lands with a right hand.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grill was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheers as Dawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grill doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Grill as he connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Dawson.
I think Grill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Grill!
Bob Grill retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
CCF FN 22:Built vs Vinyard
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Mason.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Dawson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mason connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle -Apply Within in the buildup to the fight.
Dawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a solid body kick.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mason avoids it.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dawson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mason throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Dawson looks to land a combination but Mason avoids it well.
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mason.
Dawson thows a body kick. Mason tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawson.
#T3#
Mason sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mason.
Mason throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Mason misses its intended target.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Mason cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
Mason throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Mason misses.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
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 Damien Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dawson motions for Mason to come forward. Dawson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Dawson connects with a right hand. Mason shakes it off.
Dawson misses with a leg kick
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson misses with a hook.#T1#
Dawson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick there by Dawson.
Dawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Mason might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mason.
Dawson takes one on the button.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mason has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dawson.
Dawson loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.#T3#
Mason misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Mason throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
As Mason backs away, Dawson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason misses with a straight right.
Mason misses with a straight right. #T4#
Dawson misses with a leg kick
and Mason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Dawson is out of range.
Dawson slips a straight right by Mason.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with an uppercut
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
It appears Dawson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damien Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dawson slips under a jab from Mason.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason misses with an uppercut.
Dawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Dawson.
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mason's calf.
Mason misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Dawson misses with a hook. Mason ducked under it nicely.
Dawson scores with a push kick.
Mason 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.#T2#
Mason takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Mason throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dawson catches Mason with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Dawson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mason on the side of the head. #T3#
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mason misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mason throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mason can do to turn this around?
Mason misses with a straight left.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dawson. Mason shrugs it off though. #T4#
Mason takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Damien Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Mason misses with a hook
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawson off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason moves away from the strike by Dawson.
Max Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dawson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Dawson!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Dawson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CCF FN 20: vs Butler vs Miller
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson slips a straight right by Zoid.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dawson throws a push kick but Zoid slaps the foot to one side.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Zoid throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Zoid forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoid has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Zoid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Zoid. #CUT#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zoid breaks the clinch.
Dawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoid.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Zoid rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoid lands an uppercut.
Zoid prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoid scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
A nice left hand lands by Zoid.
Zoid lands with a right to the head.
Zoid blocking some punches.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
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 cracks Zoid with a nice body shot.
Zoid misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zoid seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dawson can turn it around.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Zoid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoid.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Zoid controls the action.
#BC#
Zoid manages to break the clinch.
Zoid misses with a hook
and Zoid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Zoid tries to clinch up.
As Zoid backs off Dawson throws a huge counter combo but Zoid manages to avoid it all.
Zoid throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zoid swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zoid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zoid lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Zoid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Zoid lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoid.
Dawson looks winded!
Zoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoid misses with a punch to the body.
Zoid blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zoid fails to land.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zoid. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Zoid.
Zoid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Zoid misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Zoid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Zoid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. #ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zoid finish him?
A short left from Zoid.
Zoid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Zoid swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoid throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoid.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoid.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Zoid gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Zoid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dawson lands a right hand.
Zoid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Zoid digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoid misses with some punches.
Zoid lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoid lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zoid - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Zoid.
Zoid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoid creates a bit of distance for himself, with Dawson pressed up against the cage and cracks Dawson with a massive uppercut! Dawson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Zoid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Zoid!
After the fight, Harold Zoid was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
7 April prelims
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Dawson sees coming a mile off.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Wilson backing up. Wilson nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Dawson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilson throws a head kick but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Dawson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Dawson moved away.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dawson moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Wilson feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down. #T1#
Wilson scores with the left hand. Dawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Dawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Dawson.
A lazy body kick from Wilson
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Wilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Dawson is looking to score with low kicks.
Dawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.#T2#
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson tries a quick counter leg kick but Wilson is wise to it.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Dawson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dawson throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson is looking to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch.
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!
Wilson misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Dawson misses.
Wilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Wilson motions for Dawson to come forward. Wilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Dawson in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wilson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Dawson tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson misses with an elbow over the top.
Wilson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
#BC2#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Dawson's legs.
Dawson checks a leg kick.
Dawson blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Dawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Wilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damien Dawson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Dawson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wilson really felt that one!
Wilson closes the distance but Dawson moves to the side
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dawson.
Damien Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
Wilson wants to clinch
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
Wilson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Dawson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Dawson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wilson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson 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.
Dawson lands with a nice body kick.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dawson. That's going to slow Wilson down. #T2#
Wilson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Dawson unleashes a big counter combination but Wilson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson looks to throw a body kick
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dawson slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dawson momentarily.
Wilson throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Dawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dawson blocks the body kick.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dawson.
Dawson avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Wilson 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 throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
#T4#
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawson's calf.
Wilson closes the distance but Dawson moves to the side
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Dawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dawson throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dawson manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson lands with a right hand.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Dawson jumps back.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Dawson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws a lazy body kick
and Dawson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with the body kick
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Tyler Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson tries to clinch there but Dawson circles away.
Wilson backing away here, and Dawson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Dawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Dawson wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilson misses with the body kick
and Dawson counters with a left to the body.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Wilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dawson counters with a leg kick.
Wilson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Dawson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Dawson tries to get set, Wilson tries to push him back and clinch up but Dawson manages to avoid the attempt.
Wilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Wilson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Dawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
Dawson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Wilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dawson lands a jab.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilson tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range. #T4#
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson tries to land a body kick
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyler Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Dawson moves out of range easily.
Dawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dawson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilson back to the cage. Dawson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dawson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wilson under the eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilson, right into the meat.
Dawson scores with a jab to the head.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Dawson avoids it.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dawson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Damien Dawson!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Damien Dawson!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Damien Dawson!
Damien Dawson wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Dawson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA #47: Braddock v Paulin
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Trabik misses with the combination.
And Dawson counters with a quick kick to the body but Trabik blocks it.
Trabik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Trabik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trabik connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trabik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson tests Trabik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws a jab when Trabik was well out of range.
Trabik throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
Trabik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Trabik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trabik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Trabik moves out of range of the body kick from Dawson.
Trabik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Trabik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trabik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Trabik.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dawson.
Trabik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dawson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trabik misses with a body kick.
Trabik throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Trabik throws a front kick that sends Dawson stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trabik slips under a jab.#T2#
Trabik misses with a jab to the body
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trabik pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson back to the cage. Trabik follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jakob Trabik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Dawson slams his shin into Trabik's torso.
Trabik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trabik throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Trabik explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Trabik scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trabik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson works the jab nicely.
Trabik misses with a leg kick.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
#T3#
Trabik tests Dawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Trabik has knocked Dawson down with a huge combo! Trabik steps away and waves a wobbly Dawson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!
Trabik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trabik scrambles back to his feet.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trabik.
Trabik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trabik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dawson scrambles back to his feet.
Trabik scores with a jab.
Dawson blocks a head kick by Trabik.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Trabik throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trabik doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trabik misses the shot to the body.
Trabik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawson's hands.#CUT2#
Damien Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Dawson looks to land a right hand but Trabik moved out of range.
Nice body punch from Trabik.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trabik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trabik is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trabik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Trabik stuns Dawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trabik ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Trabik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
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#
Trabik works Dawson's body with a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trabik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dawson - the referee stops the clock and Trabik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dawson. Trabik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dawson delivers a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dawson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Trabik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawson throws a jab when Trabik was well out of range.
Trabik misses with the combination.
Trabik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trabik misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Trabik.
Despite the aggression on Trabik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Trabik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trabik connects with a single shot there.
Trabik misses with a right hand
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Trabik stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.
Dawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trabik thuds a left hand into Dawson's body.
Nice shot by Trabik.
Jakob Trabik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trabik misses the shot to the body.
Dawson looks to land a body kick but Trabik moved away.
Trabik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dawson scores with a nice head shot.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trabik.
Trabik misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trabik's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trabik throws a jab when Dawson was well out of range.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Trabik. #T2#
Dawson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trabik throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Trabik misses with a wild combination.
Trabik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Trabik misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Trabik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trabik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trabik.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trabik's sensitive parts.
Trabik misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Trabik scores with a four punch combination!
Trabik misses with a double jab.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Trabik moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Trabik.
#T3#
Dawson scores with a jab. Trabik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trabik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Trabik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trabik misses with a kick to the body.
Dawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Trabik counters with a left and a right that stings Dawson.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Trabik misses with a right hand
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Trabik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trabik moves out of range of the body kick.
Trabik throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trabik throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range. #T4#
Trabik throws a good cross that connects.
Trabik takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a hook to the side of Trabik's head but Trabik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Trabik.
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.
Trabik throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson scores with a nice strike.
A head kick misses from Trabik.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trabik.
Jakob Trabik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trabik's hands.
Trabik misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Trabik.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Trabik's shoulder, as Trabik tries to avoid the shot.
Trabik lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Trabik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
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#
Trabik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trabik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawson on the side of the head.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Trabik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Trabik ducks right into an uppercut from Dawson.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson connects with a jab.
Trabik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Trabik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Dawson moves out of range of the body kick.
Trabik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Trabik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Trabik throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trabik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trabik misses with a body shot
and Dawson counters with a good low kick that Trabik was not able to check.
Trabik misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Dawson misses.
A jab lands there for Trabik.
Trabik staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dawson.
Trabik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Trabik's ribs.
Trabik scores with a leg kick.
Trabik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Trabik. Those never looked like landing.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trabik throws a solid leg kick but Dawson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trabik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trabik swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Trabik connects with a body shot that sends Dawson's belly button to the back.
Trabik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trabik misses with a hook to the body
and Dawson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Trabik really felt that one!
Dawson throws a wild body kick that Trabik sees coming a mile off.
Trabik works over Dawson's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to the body from Trabik misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Trabik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trabik throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.#T3#
Trabik misses with a hook.
Dawson misses with a hook.
Dawson misses the jab.
Dawson misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Trabik misses.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Trabik sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Trabik's leg. Trabik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick there by Dawson.
Dawson throws the kick towards the body but Trabik avoids it.
Trabik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dawson on the side of the head.
Trabik misses the shot to the body.
Dawson throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Trabik throws a hook but Dawson blocks it.
It appears Dawson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dawson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Dawson backs off Trabik throws a huge counter combo but Dawson manages to avoid it all.
Trabik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trabik misses with a body kick.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trabik.
Trabik lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trabik throws a one two combo.
Trabik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Trabik.
Dawson misses with a looping right.
Jakob Trabik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Damien Dawson.
Well Trabik 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Trabik!
A victorious Jakob Trabik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TBD#22 TASKER VS LO
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barakus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Barakus tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barakus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.#CL2#
Barakus clinches up against the cage.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Barakus.
Barakus wants a takedown but no success here.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 scores with a kick to the body.
Barakus looks winded!
Dawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dawson scores with a push kick.#KD#
Dawson sends Barakus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dawson is motioning to the referee to let Barakus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Dawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dawson!
Dawson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dawson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dawson connects with an inside leg kick.
Barakus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barakus takes one on the button.#ROC#
Barakus is rocked!
Dawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dawson. Beautiful body shot.
Barakus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barakus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barakus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Barakus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dawson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dawson.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
That kick from Dawson tenderised Barakus's leg. Barakus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Barakus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD#
Dawson sends Barakus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dawson is motioning to the referee to let Barakus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Barakus is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Barakus tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Dawson!
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Event:
TBD#17 CARTER vs. BEAST
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Dawson misses with a leg kick.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Dawson misses with a low kick.
Dawson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Schwarzenegger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schwarzenegger.
A big left from Schwarzenegger misses.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schwarzenegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Schwarzenegger.
Schwarzenegger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawson under the eye.
Schwarzenegger jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schwarzenegger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Schwarzenegger lands a big right hand that sends Dawson crashing to the mat! Schwarzenegger stays standing though and waves Dawson back to his feet!#ROC#
Dawson is rocked!#T1#
Schwarzenegger dances in with a quick combination. Dawson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Schwarzenegger snaps Dawson's head back. Dawson stumbles backwards against the cage. Schwarzenegger steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Dawson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Dawson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adolf Schwarzenegger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Adolf Schwarzenegger made sure he mentioned Freebok (85% Laundry), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GFO I: St George v Punzo
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Meads off the cage and back into range.
That kick from Meads tenderised Dawson's leg. Dawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Meads lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Dawson throws a front kick that sends Meads stumbling back into the cage.
Meads throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Meads takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Meads throws out a powerful jab.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson backing away here, and Meads unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meads scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meads lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Meads cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
Meads connects with a jab.
Dawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Meads's sensitive parts.
Meads has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meads there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Meads looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Meads scoring well with a low kick there.
Meads fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Meads lands.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meads's hands.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meads sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Meads throws a shot to the body.
Meads throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Meads throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meads misses with a body kick.
Dawson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meads moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meads takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawson throws a leg kick which misses Meads's front leg but catches the back leg as Meads tries to avoid it.
Meads blocks the body kick.
Meads connects with a leg kick. Dawson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Meads steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dawson is looking to chop away at Meads's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hunter Meads will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
And Meads responds with a good body kick, but Dawson manages to step out the way in time.
Damien Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Meads sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Meads lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dawson's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Meads.
Dawson scores with a body shot.
Meads takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dawson misses with a double jab
and Meads counters with a nice leg kick.
Meads bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dawson's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meads avoids the body shot from Dawson.
A solid body kick from Meads.
Meads pushes Dawson away with a front kick.
Meads drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meads stuns Dawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Dawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meads shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meads ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Dawson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Meads explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meads lands a slapping body shot.
Dawson thuds his shin into the meat of Meads's side.
Dawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Meads.
Nice body punch from Meads.
Meads keeps Dawson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meads misses with a body shot.
Dawson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Meads ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Meads fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meads works Dawson's body with a nice hook.
Meads slips under a jab from Dawson.
Meads keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meads lands an overhand right.
Dawson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dawson feints a jab promting Meads to slip. Dawson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meads slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Meads throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meads turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Meads showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Dawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Damien Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawson walks into a stiff left hand from Meads.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meads looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meads, right into the meat.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawson connects with a right hand. Meads shakes it off.
Dawson throws a hook but Meads avoids it easily.
Dawson tries to land a front kick but Meads steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meads blocks the body kick.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meads moves away.
Meads doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meads. Meads circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body. Meads takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meads blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Meads connects with a looping right hand.
Dawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dawson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dawson scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Dawson cracks Meads with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dawson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Meads to stand back up!#ROC#
Meads is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Hunter Meads has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meads is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dawson is looking to land body kicks.
Meads tries a quick counter leg kick but Dawson is wise to it.
Dawson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Meads tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien Dawson!
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