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Event:
Big Wave XIX
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Hernandez has hold of Dawson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dawson seems comfortable defending it but Hernandez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dawson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dawson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hernandez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Hernandez!
A victorious Frank Hernandez 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:
Big Wave XVI: Semifinals
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Martins takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson misses the shot to the body.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Martins doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Martins moves into the clinch successfully.
Dawson tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Martins gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Martins lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Martins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Martins - that landed with a thud.
Dawson is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins lands an elbow inside.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Dawson can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Dawson is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins is struggling to control the position.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
Dawson wants to stall.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawson wants to break free but Martins has control.
#T3#
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Martins digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Martins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Martins is stalling here.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.#BC#
Martins breaks the clinch.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Martins is just out of range.
Martins is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Dawson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Martins takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Martins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
Martins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Dawson wants to break free but Martins has control.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Martins is controlling him.
Martins lands an elbow inside.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Dawson blocks with his arms.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
That's time! Martins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Martins rushes Dawson and presses him up against the cage.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diogo Martins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Martins pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martins has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Martins lands a nice elbow.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Dawson has been cut.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawson is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Martins is controlling the position.
Dawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins just leaning against Dawson, taking a breather.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Martins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Martins lands an elbow just above Dawson 's eye.
Nice elbow from Martins.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Martins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Martins has double underhooks.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Martins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Martins taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martins throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson being controlled against the cage.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dawson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Dawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dawson. That did some damage!
Dawson swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Dawson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMartins.
Dawson stuns Martins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawson throws a body punch but Martins moves out of range.
Dawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Dawson.
Martins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Dawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson punishes Martins's body with a nice straight punch.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diogo Martins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Martins.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson throws a right hand that Martins ducks under and follows up with a left that Martins also avoids with ease.
Martins is looking to clinch.
Martins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Martins forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
Martins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Martins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dawson up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
Martins misses with an elbow strike.
Martins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Martins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawson tries to break free but Martins pushes him back against the cage.
Martins has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Martins is pushing Dawson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martins leaning against his opponent.
Martins with a knee to the head.
#T4#
Martins keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Martins stalling in the clinch.
Martins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Diogo Martins.
Dawson lands a head shot.
Thomas Dawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dawson's hands.
Martins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dawson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Dawson.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Martins's body. Martins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Martins rushes Dawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diogo Martins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martins.
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 Diogo Martins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martins, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins! |
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Event:
Big Wave 9
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
De Lima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Lima takes one to the side of the head.
De Lima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawson lands a nice looking body shot.
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Lima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
De Lima missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. De Lima moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Dawson.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Lima.
Dawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson lands a nice hook to De Lima's body. De Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Lima is breathing heavily.
De Lima throws a lazy uppercut
and Dawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
De Lima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Dawson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Lima doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#De Lima is rocked!
Dawson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks De Lima out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Dawson!
Thomas Dawson made sure to mention his sponsor, Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Big Wave 4
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawson lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from De Lima misses the target.
De Lima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson lands with a nice body punch.
De Lima misses the body punch
and De Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Lima tries to counter with a clinch but Dawson shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. De Lima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson digs a good body shot into De Lima's ribs.
Dawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
Dawson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dawson has time to react.
Dawson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
De Lima throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Lima manages to avoid it.
De Lima wants to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch position.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Lima lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De Lima throws a head kick that half lands.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
De Lima tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
De Lima closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dawson to the mat! Dawson manages to get full guard.
Dawson has control of De Lima's left arm, preventing De Lima from doing any damage. #T2#
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson is pulling down on De Lima's head to control his posture.
De Lima really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Lima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dawson holds on and takes a little breather.
De Lima throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as De Lima shoots in.
Thomas Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
De Lima clinches.
De Lima is working for takedown but Dawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
De Lima has Dawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos De Lima.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
De Lima gets a trip takedown into half guard.
De Lima thows a huge punch but Dawson dodges it nicely.
Dawson moves into full guard.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that De Lima has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Lima is looking to pass into half guard but Dawson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dawson is in guard.#REVR#
De Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Dawson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
De Lima feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, De Lima changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Lima is just out of range.
De Lima throws out a counter right but Dawson avoids it with no problem.
Thomas Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
De Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
De Lima throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lima can do to turn this around?
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
De Lima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Lima moves away from the strike by Dawson. #CL2#
De Lima pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but De Lima has double underhooks.
De Lima tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lima changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Dawson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Lima misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Dawson misses
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Lima cracks Dawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Lima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from De Lima.
Dawson throws a body punch but De Lima moves out of range. #CL2#
De Lima has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
De Lima has hold of one of Dawson's legs. Dawson is fighting the takedown attempt but De Lima gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dawson kicks De Lima off and gets to his feet.
De Lima wants to clinch.
Dawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dawson is looking to wear down De Lima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
De Lima gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#De Lima is rocked!
Dawson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches De Lima flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Lima is out cold! Dawson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Dawson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thomas Dawson made sure he mentioned Nutritional Shaved Ice, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Dawson tests Jang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jang.
Jang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dawson.
RiGyu Jang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jang shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RiGyu Jang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Dawson.#TD#
Jang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dawson is looking to reverse the position.
Jang working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Jang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dawson dodges the ground and pound from Jang.
Dawson wants to control but Jang postures up.
Dawson is looking to regain half guard here but Jang keeps moving and retains side control.
Jang misses with the ground and pound.
Dawson taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T1#
Dawson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jang.
Dawson dodges the ground and pound from Jang.
Dawson parries the strikes from Jang easily there. Jang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dawson to escape.
Jang working away.
Jang working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dawson wants to control but Jang postures up.
Jang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jang landing strikes.
Jang 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.
Jang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ground and pound from Jang seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Dawson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dawson some visible discomfort.
Jang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jang lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dawson taking a bit of punishment here - Jang scoring with strikes.
Jang lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jang working the ground and pound.
Dawson looks winded!
Jang is chipping away with strikes.
Jang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jang is putting a hurting on Dawson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jang scores with punches from side control.
Jang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dawson some visible discomfort.
Jang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dawson to see if he's OK.
Jang working the ground and pound.
Jang working the ground and pound.
Dawson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Jang is chipping away with strikes.
Jang tries to advance to mount but Dawson denies him.
Jang landing strikes.
Jang working the ground and pound.
Dawson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dawson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jang lands an elbow.
Jang scoring with punches from side control.
Jang cracks Dawson with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Jang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dawson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jang is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jang in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jang cracks Dawson with a big right hand but Dawson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jang landing a few strikes.
Jang working the ground and pound. #ROC# Dawson is rocked!
Dawson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dawson is still in real trouble! Can Jang finish him?
Dawson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jang landing strikes.
Jang lands a nice forearm strike.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jang landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dawson to see if he's OK.
Jang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dawson some visible discomfort.
Jang tries to advance to mount but Dawson denies him.
Dawson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
RiGyu Jang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Jang dives in and scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Jang tries to free his leg and advance position but Dawson is retaining full guard.
Jang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Jang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jang working some strikes from top position.
Jang works over Dawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jang postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson's brow.
Jang is pushing down on Dawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Dawson taking some punishment here, with Jang in his half guard.
Jang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Dawson has hold of Jang's hands but Jang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jang is working away from the top position though.
Jang slips a nice elbow through Dawson's hands, connecting with Dawson's forehead.
Ground and pound from Jang.
Jang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jang lands with a punch from half guard.
Jang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dawson taking some punishment here, with Jang in his half guard.
Jang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jang is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Jang working Dawson over with strikes.
Jang winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jang lands a big elbow - Dawson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RiGyu Jang!
After winning the bout, RiGyu Jang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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