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Event:
DMMA 410: Karter v Hardin
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1# Dotson tries to bum rush Khattab with a series of wild strikes but Khattab uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dotson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khattab back to the cage. Dotson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Khattab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dotson moves away. Dotson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khattab.#CL# Khattab rushes Dotson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Khattab tries for a takedown but Dotson manages to get underhooks.
Khattab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dotson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dotson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dotson is trying to break free. Khattab has Dotson pressed against the cage, preventing Dotson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Dotson manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Khattab has closed the distance and engaged Dotson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dotson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dotson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD# Khattab lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2# Dotson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khattab off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. This has been an exciting period of action! No luck with that takedown attempt from Dotson. #T1# Dotson misses with a low kick. Dotson tries to close the distance and clinch but Khattab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dotson throws a right and a left that Khattab avoids nicely. Dotson checks a leg kick. A combination from Dotson does no damage. Dotson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Umar Khattab has been cut. Khattab avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dotson tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Dotson does it's job there. Khattab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dotson.
Khattab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD# Khattab shoots in and bounces Dotson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Dotson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khattab scoring with some ground and pound. Khattab throwing strikes from guard but Dotson blocks nicely. #T2# Khattab is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dotson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Khattab postures up in Dotson's guard and throws a big left but Dotson blocks it. Khattab lands a couple of decent looking shots. Khattab stops Dotson from standing up. #T3##REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Khattab throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dotson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khattab avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL# Khattab closes the distance and clinches. Dotson wants to break free but Khattab has control.
Dotson wants to break free but Khattab has control.
Dotson is trying to break free. Khattab has Dotson pressed against the cage, preventing Dotson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4# Dotson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khattab scores a nice knee to the body.
Dotson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dotson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD# Khattab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Khattab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khattab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dotson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Khattab working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dotson's head. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Dotson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khattab is controlling him. Khattab has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Khattab distracts Dotson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Khattab wants to control from the top but Dotson keeps moving. Khattab working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2# Dotson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wayne Dotson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Umar Khattab'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# Khattab checks a leg kick. #CL# Khattab darts in and clinches Dotson up against the cage. Dotson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Dotson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by Dotson there. Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Khattab throws a body shot but no joy. Dotson connects with a body shot. Khattab throws a right hand that Dotson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dotson also avoids with ease. Dotson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dotson works over Khattab's head and body with a nice combination. Dotson misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Khattab misses its target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khattab takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Khattab avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1# Khattab throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Dotson throws a right and a left that Khattab avoids nicely. #CL# Khattab has Dotson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dotson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dotson tries to circle away but Khattab has him pinned against the cage. Khattab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khattab lands a body shot. Khattab creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dotson's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Wayne Dotson has been cut. A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dotson has had enough of the clinch but Khattab keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Khattab turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Khattab manages to end up in side control. Khattab landing strikes. Khattab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dotson keeps working. #T2# Dotson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Khattab prevents Dotson from escaping the position. 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! Dotson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Dotson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khattab lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#Dotson is rocked! Dotson is not content to let Khattab control the position. Dotson is still in real trouble! Can Khattab finish him? Dotson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Khattab cracks Dotson with a big right hand but Dotson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Khattab lands a big left to the face of Dotson, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Khattab and another - Dotson is out! Khattab stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Umar Khattab! |
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Event:
DMMA 396: Bjorkman v Karter
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1# Dotson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Henry Shorts has been cut.#TD# Shorts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dotson's half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shorts connects with a nice short shot to Dotson's temple. Shorts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dotson is trying to stand up here but Shorts is controlling him well. Dotson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots. Shorts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shorts lands strikes from half guard. Shorts is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shorts lands a nice short elbow. Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dotson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shorts 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.#T1# Shorts is taking a breather. Dotson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. We've been hearing that Shorts has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Dotson taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard. Shorts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Shorts tries to pass to full mount but Dotson defends it. Shorts trying to control the pace. Dotson pushes Shorts off looking to stand but Shorts dives back in and keeps control.
Shorts lands strikes from half guard. Dotson wants to get back to his feet. Shorts scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2# Shorts wants to take a breather but Dotson is having none of it. Dotson taking some punishment here, with Shorts in his half guard. Dotson tries to kick Shorts off but Shorts keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Shorts working over Dotson with some ground and pound. Dotson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Dotson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shorts scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#Dotson is rocked! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Shorts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dotson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Dotson is still in real trouble! Can Shorts finish him?#ES2# Dotson kicks off Shorts and gets to his feet. Dotson seems to have recovered his senses. Dotson throws a right hand that Shorts ducks under and follows up with a left that Shorts also avoids with ease. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Shorts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dotson to the ground. Shorts is now in Dotson's guard. Shorts chips away with some ground and pound. Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Shorts stands up over Dotson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dotson keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully. Shorts chips away with some ground and pound. Shorts is in close to Dotson's body, working some short punches and elbows. Shorts lands a couple of digs.#T3# Shorts engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Shorts won't allow Dotson to get back to his feet. Shorts working some strikes from top position. Shorts lands a couple of digs. Dotson keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully. Dotson wants to stand and escape but Shorts is having none of it. Shorts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. We've been informed that Dotson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dotson keeping moving, preventing Shorts from controlling successfully. Dotson is looking to stand up but Shorts isn't so interested in that idea. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Shorts lands a couple of digs. Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shorts's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Shorts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shorts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2# Dotson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2# Dotson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dotson misses with a series of wild punches.
Shorts has his takedown stuffed and Dotson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Shorts drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dotson sprawls and moves away.#TD2# Dotson feints and as Shorts raises his hands in defense, Dotson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Shorts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##ES2# Dotson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Dotson misses with a double jab.
#TD# Shorts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dotson is trying to defend but Shorts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dotson is not content to let Shorts control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Shorts dominated that round. The cut man is working on Henry Shorts'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# Dotson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shorts. Dotson throws a lazy right hand but Shorts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shorts shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dotson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing. Wayne Dotson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shorts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shorts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dotson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shorts walks into a left hand. Shorts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dotson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Shorts. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Shorts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shorts lands in his opponent's guard.
Dotson kicks Shorts off and gets to his feet. #T1# Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD# Shorts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dotson is trying to defend but Shorts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shorts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Shorts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Shorts lands with a punch from half guard. Dotson wants to get back to his feet. Shorts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Shorts 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. Shorts uses his free foot to push down on Dotson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dotson. This has been an exciting period of action! Dotson is trying to stand. Shorts lands a big shot there that rocks Dotson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shorts content just to control the position here. Shorts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dotson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2# Shorts loads up with a big shot that hurts Dotson! He's pulled Shorts in close but Shorts has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dotson survive? More strikes from Shorts and Dotson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henry Shorts! After winning the bout, Henry Shorts 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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Event:
DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# Dotson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Kemp Dennis has been cut. Dennis shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dennis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dotson avoids it really well and circles away. Dotson misses with a double jab.
Dotson lands a head kick!
Dotson throws a right hand that Dennis ducks under and follows up with a left that Dennis also avoids with ease. Dennis appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Dotson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dennis darts in looking for a takedown but Dotson gets double underhooks and turns Dennis into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemp Dennis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Dotson breaks the clinch.
Dotson throws a hook to the side of Dennis's head but Dennis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dotson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Dennis counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dennis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dennis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dennis connects with a couple of short punches. We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dotson wants to stand up but Dennis is controlling him. #T1# Dennis stands and throws Dotson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Dennis is chipping away with strikes.
Dennis grinds an elbow into Dotson's temple. Dennis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dotson down.
Dennis taking a breather here. Dennis lands a decent elbow from side control. Dennis landing strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dennis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dotson down.
Dennis looks up at the clock and then as Dotson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dennis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dennis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Dennis landing strikes. Dotson is trying to get back to his feet. Dennis happy to just control the position for now. #T2# Check out the look on Dennis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC#Dotson is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dennis cracks Dotson with a big right hand but Dotson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dotson is still in real trouble! Can Dennis finish him? Dennis working the ground and pound. Dennis cracks Dotson with a big right hand but Dotson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dennis controlling from side mount. A big shot lands for Dennis! That's hurt Dotson! Will he recover? Dennis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemp Dennis! Kemp Dennis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
UCF 92: Abrazos v Chongching
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1# Dotson slaps away a takedown attempt from Singer, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dotson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dotson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singer. Singer has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him. A bone on bone clash there as Singer blocks the leg kick.
Singer shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense. Dotson throws a right hand that Singer ducks under and follows up with a left that Singer also avoids with ease. Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dotson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD# Singer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Dotson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Singer is controlling him. Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Singer stops Dotson from standing up. Singer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1# Singer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dotson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2# Dotson pushes Singer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Singer closes the distance and clinches up with Dotson, looking for a takedown. Singer pushes Dotson against the cage but Dotson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Nice takedown defense from Dotson. No joy for Singer on that attempt. Singer misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing. We've been told by Singer's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Singer throws a one two combo.
Singer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dotson.#CUT2#It looks like Saul Singer has been cut. Dotson throws the kick towards the body but Singer avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Dotson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Singer. Singer misses with a takedown attempt - Dotson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dotson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Singer darts in looking for a takedown but Dotson gets double underhooks and turns Singer into the cage. Singer is breathing heavily. Singer pushes Dotson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Singer is trying to stall.
Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer is controlling him.#T2# Dotson wants to get back to striking at distance but Singer won't allow it.
Dotson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Singer working aggressively here.
Singer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dotson backwards. Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Singer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dotson takes a shot to the head. Singer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Singer misses with a hook from the clinch. Singer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dotson backwards. Dotson is trying to push Singer away but Singer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer is controlling him. Stalling in the clinch from Singer.
Still in the clinch, Singer scores with a nice short uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Singer.
#BC2# Dotson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Singer throws a right and a left that Dotson avoids nicely. Dotson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3# No joy there for Singer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dotson is fending him off so far but Singer persists. Nope, Dotson circles away and we're back to standing. Singer darts in looking for a takedown but Dotson gets double underhooks and turns Singer into the cage. Dotson takes a shot to the head. Singer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Dotson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dotson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singer has him pressed against the cage. Singer lands with a short head shot on the inside. Singer has Dotson pushed against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Singer fails to land. Dotson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Singer prevents Dotson from breaking the clinch.#BC# Singer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Singer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dotson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Singer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Singer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Singer fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Dotson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Singer eats them both and turns towards Dotson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Dotson throws a leg kick that misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Singer. Dotson misses with a wild combination.
Singer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dotson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Singer shoots in and drives through. Dotson sprawls well. Dotson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dotson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Singer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Singer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dotson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Singer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dotson throws a series of punches but Singer moves out of range. A jab from Dotson does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2# Dotson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Singer did well to prevent Dotson getting side control. Dotson wants to pass the guard but Singer is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Dotson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Dotson closes the distance and lands a one-two. A combination from Dotson does no damage. Singer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Saul Singer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dotson stuffs the takedown. Dotson throws a counter combo. Dotson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD# Singer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Singer lands with a punch from half guard. Singer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Singer trying to control the action but Dotson is working from the bottom. Dotson pushes Singer off looking to stand but Singer dives back in and keeps control.
Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely. Singer lands with a punch from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Singer 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. #T1# Singer scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Singer lands strikes from half guard. Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely. Singer prevents Dotson from standing back up.
Dotson is breathing heavily. Nice strikes from Singer there. #ROC#Dotson is rocked! Singer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely. Singer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Dotson is still in real trouble! Can Singer finish him? Singer stops Dotson from getting back to his feet.
Dotson seems to have recovered his senses. Singer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dotson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Singer. #T2# Singer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Dotson is trying to stand up here but Singer is controlling him well. Singer thows a huge punch but Dotson dodges it nicely.
Singer is pressing down on Dotson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dotson is holding on for now. Singer throwing shots but Dotson is blocking nicely. Singer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #ES2# Dotson has one foot on Singer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Dotson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Singer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dotson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dotson duly obliges. Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dotson scores with a one two! Singer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss. Wayne Dotson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3# Singer shoots in for a double leg but Dotson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dotson swinging wildly here.
Singer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dotson as he jumps to the side. Singer dives in for a single leg takedown but Dotson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dotson has had enough of the clinch but Singer keeps him there for the moment. Singer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singer has Dotson pressed against the cage, preventing Dotson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Singer lands on the inside with an uppercut. Singer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dotson blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Dotson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Singer. Singer lands with a light punch inside. Singer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Singer lands with a light punch inside. Singer misses with the head strike.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dotson wants to break free but Singer has control.
Dotson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Singer. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singer. Singer has Dotson pressed against the cage, preventing Dotson from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Singer lands a nice uppercut.#BC2# Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dotson throws a series of strikes that have Singer backpedaling.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singer is defended easily by Dotson. Dotson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. A jab from Dotson does it's job there. Singer dives in and grabs Dotson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dotson pushes down on Singer's head and hops out. Dotson tried to score with a low kick but Singer checks it. Singer shoots in for a double leg but Dotson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Singer shoots for a double leg takedown but Dotson sprawls well. He's pushed Singer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. As Singer backs off Dotson throws a huge counter combo but Singer manages to avoid it all. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Dotson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Saul Singer's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# A right-left combo lands from Dotson. Singer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dotson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singer moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Singer appears to be looking for a big counter. Nice sprawl there from Dotson as Singer shoots in. Dotson fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD# Dotson gets caught napping as Singer dives in and scores a takedown. Dotson manages to retain guard. Singer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dotson's head. Dotson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dotson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dotson wants to stand but Singer is controlling the position. Singer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Singer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Singer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dotson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Singer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Singer with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2# Dotson has his feet on Singer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Singer shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense. Dotson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dotson stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Singer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Singer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dotson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dotson misses with a two punch combination.
Singer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dotson as he jumps to the side. Dotson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dotson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Singer eats them both and turns towards Dotson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2# Singer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Singer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dotson scores with a hook to the body. Singer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Singer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dotson looks to land a combination. Singer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dotson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Singer looks for a takedown but Dotson sprawls well. Dotson throws a low kick but Singer avoids it. No joy there for Dotson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singer goes for a double leg but Dotson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dotson continues to drive forward. Wayne Dotson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dotson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dotson wants to get back to striking at distance but Singer won't allow it.
Dotson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singer has him pressed against the cage. Singer has a couple of punches blocked by Dotson.
#T3# Dotson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Singer lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Singer fails to land. Saul Singer has scored more points in the clinch so far. Singer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dotson. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dotson. Singer stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Singer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer is controlling him. Dotson is looking to break free of the clinch but Singer has double underhooks. Dotson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dotson is trying to break the clinch but Singer has him pressed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Singer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dotson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4# The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Singer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singer. Singer has a couple of punches blocked by Dotson.
#BC# Singer breaks from the clinch.
Dotson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dotson. Horrible takedown attempt by Dotson or perhaps it was just good defense by Singer, which made it look bad. Singer shoots for a double leg takedown but Dotson sprawls well. He's pushed Singer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dotson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Singer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dotson throws a nice outside leg kick. Dotson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singer backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Singer looks for a takedown but Dotson sprawls well. Saul Singer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD# Singer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dotson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that's the end of the fight! Wayne Dotson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Dotson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Dotson! Wayne Dotson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
UCF 84: Hunter v Christ
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1# Graves tries to clinch but Dotson is having none of it. Dotson moves out of range of the body kick. Graves throws a head kick that misses. Graves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dotson doesn't seem phased though. Dotson throws a combination that misses and Graves counters with a one-two to the body. Dotson checks a leg kick. Dotson throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dotson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dotson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a three punch combo that has Dotson backing up. Dotson nods at Graves to acknowledge the strikes. Graves loads up on a big right hand but Dotson slips the punch. Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Graves swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Dotson is predictable there and Graves counters with a big head kick but Dotson shrugs it off. Dotson slips a jab from Graves. Dotson throws a big counter combination but Graves scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Dotson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Graves's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Graves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Dotson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Devon Graves has been cut. Good leg kick by Dotson. No joy there for Dotson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.#T1# Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing. Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
Dotson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab. Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Graves flicks out a counter leg kick but Dotson steps away. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dotson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Dotson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Dotson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Dotson throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Dotson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dotson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dotson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with an inside leg kick. Dotson is breathing heavily. Dotson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Graves closes the distance and pushes Dotson back into the cage. Dotson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2# Graves keeps control of Dotson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Dotson does a little dance to reset his feet. Graves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dotson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Dotson throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dotson.
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Graves throws out a loose jab but Dotson uses good head movement to avoid it. Dotson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2#Dotson is rocked! Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
Dotson misses with a low kick. Devon Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dotson misses with the combination.
Graves misses the jab. Dotson is looking for a counter combo.#T3# Dotson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graves. Dotson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Graves. A chopping leg kick lands by Graves. Graves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dotson at a distance.
Dotson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Some wild striking there from Dotson.
A cross from Graves lands. Graves looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dotson is looking for a counter combo. Nice body kick there by Graves. Graves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dotson's hands. A combination from Dotson does no damage. Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Graves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Graves throws out a powerful jab. Graves is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dotson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Graves throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4# Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside. Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Dotson backwards. Oh Dotson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dotson seems to have got his legs back now.#BC# Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dotson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Graves clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Graves breaks the clinch.
Dotson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dotson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves. Graves misses with a wild body shot. Dotson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. A low kick from Dotson is predictable there and Graves counters with a slapping leg kick. Dotson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Graves slips a jab from Dotson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dotson misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with an outside leg kick.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Graves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dotson. That did some damage! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Graves dominated that round. The cut man is working on Devon Graves's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Graves dodges the punch combination from Dotson.
Dotson walks into a jab. The fighters circle momentarily. Dotson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dotson misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Graves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Dotson ducks right into an uppercut from Graves. Dotson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Graves chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Graves stuns Dotson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves. #CL2# Graves closes the distance and pushes Dotson back into the cage. A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dotson tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position. Graves gets through Dotson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Dotson avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head. Dotson is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Graves slows down the pace here.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC# Dotson manages to break the clinch.
Dotson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves. Graves throws a hook but Dotson blocks it. A jab from Dotson misses. #CL2# Graves closes the distance and clinches. Graves throws an elbow that misses.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dotson tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage. Dotson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A bit of stalling here from Graves.
Graves lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2# A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice uppercut there from Graves. Graves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dotson's head. Graves throws a nice outside leg kick. Graves swings for the body but Dotson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Dotson misses. Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dotson misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dotson's knee momentarily. Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dotson moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab. Graves feints with a jab and clips Dotson right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Dotson is sent crashing into the canvas and Graves leaps in for the kill! Dotson tries to get to his feet but Graves is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Dotson is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Graves! Devon Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
UCF 73: Santoro v Valdenius
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Oliveira misses with a looping left. Dotson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira. Dotson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Dotson. Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Dotson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand! A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target. Dotson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Oliveira lands with a good body shot. Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Dotson. Dotson with a nice cross. Dotson throws a lazy head kick and Oliveira counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Dotson is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Oliveira! An out of breath and clearly excited Thiago Oliveira thanked Sakura Style for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
UCF 53: Brlacher v Williams
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# Dotson misses with a double jab.
Dotson misses with a double jab.
Spartan tries to clinch there but Dotson circles away.
#TD# Dotson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dotson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! An elbow from Dotson crashes against the mat.
Spartan struggling a bit here. Dotson working the head with strikes. Spartan is trying to control Dotson's posture but Dotson avoids it. Dotson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Dotson in side control lands a decent elbow. Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Spartan keeps trying to improve his position. Dotson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. 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! Dotson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1# Dotson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dotson throws a strike aimed at the side of Spartan's head but Spartan avoids it well. Dotson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spartan down.
Check out the look on Dotson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spartan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spartan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dotson has just dragged him back down to the mat. Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't. Dotson working the ground and pound from side control. Dotson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Spartan is looking to reverse the position. Dotson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Spartan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Spartan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Dotson working the head and body with strikes. Dotson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Spartan is trying to control but can't.
#T2# Ground and pound from Dotson. Spartan wants to control but Dotson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Dotson working over Spartan with some ground and pound. Spartan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spartan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dotson is working away from the top position though. Spartan is trying to get back to full guard. Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dotson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Spartan is looking to control Dotson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spartan avoid being mounted? Spartan gets full guard. Dotson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dotson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dotson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Spartan wants to get back to his feet but Dotson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Spartan is trying to keep Dotson in close.
#T3# Spartan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dotson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Dotson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Spartan wants to sweep here but Dotson controlling him for the moment. Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dotson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Spartan trying to keep a closed guard but Dotson is proving a slippery customer.
Dotson throws an elbow that misses. Spartan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dotson's guard. Nice move by Spartan!#REVB##ES# Dotson pushes Spartan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Dotson throws a series of strikes that have Spartan backpedaling.
Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Spartan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dotson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Spartan pushes Dotson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Spartan. Dotson is looking to chop away at Spartan's legs. Dotson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Spartan moves into range and clinches up with Dotson. Spartan is trying to force a seperation but Dotson has the dominant position.#BC# Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dotson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Dotson tries to score with a low kick but Spartan moves his leg out of the way. Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dotson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Spartan dodges the punch combination from Dotson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Dotson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss. Dotson misses with the combination.
Dotson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spartan counters with a two punch combo. Dotson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dotson throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely. Dotson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dotson throws a low kick but Spartan avoids it. Spartan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Spartan shoots and misses and Dotson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dotson misses with a combination
#CL2# and Spartan counters by moving into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Spartan breaks the clinch.
Wayne Dotson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dotson throws a series of punches but Spartan avoids them all with ease. Dotson swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartan. Dotson throws a big counter combination but Spartan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2# Spartan closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Spartan throws an elbow that misses.
Dotson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dotson throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Dotson shakes him off and moves away. Dotson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dotson looks to land a combination. Spartan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Dotson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dotson misses with the combination.
Dotson misses with a low kick.
Dotson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# so Spartan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dotson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spartan manages to pass to side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVR# Spartan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dotson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# Spartan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dotson is refusing to be controlled, as Spartan sits in half guard. Spartan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Spartan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spartan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dotson's thigh. Dotson counters though and makes it back to full guard. Dotson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?#ES# Dotson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T3##TD2# Dotson gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES# Dotson has his feet on Spartan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Dotson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch. Spartan wants to clinch. As Spartan looks to move away, Dotson throws a big counter combo but Spartan just gets out of the way. Dotson lands a jab-cross combination. Wayne Dotson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Spartan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spartan lands in his opponent's guard.
Dotson pushes Spartan off and gets back to his feet.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Dotson keeps the fight on the outside. Dotson scores with a nice right hand.
Dotson misses with a head kick.
Spartan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Spartan throws a low kick but Dotson moves out of range easily. #CL2# Spartan closes the distance and clinches. Spartan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dotson.
#TD2# Spartan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartan trying to control from half guard but Dotson is working away. #ES# Dotson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spartan is on him like a limpet, forcing Dotson back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC# Dotson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Dotson dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Dotson misses with a two punch combination.
Dotson shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl out of it but Dotson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Dotson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Spartan tries to clinch up but Dotson circles away and keeps his distance. Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dotson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dotson. Dotson throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartan. #TD2# Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dotson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #T1# Dotson is refusing to be controlled, as Spartan sits in half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Spartan tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Left hook, right uppercut from Dotson. #T2# Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss. Dotson throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely. Dotson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dotson sets himself, and Spartan steps forward looking for the clinch! Dotson avoids it this time.#CL2# Spartan drives through and clinches with Dotson against the cage.
Spartan keeps control of Dotson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dotson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Spartan has Dotson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dotson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dotson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spartan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Dotson shakes him off and moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Dotson. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet. Spartan throws out a counter right but Dotson avoids it with no problem. Wayne Dotson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dotson throws a combination that misses and Spartan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Spartan shoots in but no luck this time. Spartan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3# Dotson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Spartan dodges the punch combination from Dotson.
#TD2# Spartan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dotson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing. Spartan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dotson throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range. Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Dotson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dotson circles away.
Spartan shoots in for a double leg but Dotson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Wayne Dotson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan. Dotson connects with a body shot that sends Spartan's belly button to the back.#T4# Dotson misses with a takedown #TD2# and Spartan counters with a takedown into side control. Dotson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Spartan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2# Spartan is working for a rear naked choke. Dotson is not defending it well and Spartan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dotson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dotson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Spartan! |
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Event:
UCF 38: Galvarino v Hendricks
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1# Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dotson is able to avoid easily. Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dotson misses with a double jab
#TD2# and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dotson! Dotson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2# Jones tries for a kimura but Dotson is defending well. Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2# Jones tries for a kimura but Dotson is defending well. Dotson wants to get back to his feet but Jones drags him back down. Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dotson to see if he's OK. Jones working the ground and pound from side control. Dotson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jones is controlling him well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Jones working the head and body with strikes. Jones lands some shots froms side control. Jones works to advance to full mount. Dotson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. You get the feeling that Dotson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones tries to control but Dotson wriggling away. Jones dominating with strikes here. Jones punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC2#Dotson is rocked! Dotson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Oh Dotson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jones punishing his opponent with strikes. Jones postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Dotson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Dotson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Beast Jones! |
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Event:
UCF 27: Jones v Jones
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1# Dotson misses with a combination
#TD2# and Zoerner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dotson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2# Zoerner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Dotson is looking to get back to his feet here but Zoerner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dotson's back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dotson trying to get back to his feet but Zoerner is in full control for now. #T1# Zoerner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dotson. It looks like Zoerner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Zoerner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Dotson is trying to stand back up. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dotson wants to get back to his feet. #T3# Good control from Zoerner. Dotson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Zoerner biding his time, controlling Dotson. Dotson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zoerner biding his time, controlling Dotson. Dotson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Dotson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zoerner biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hubert Zoerner dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Dotson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zoerner is defended easily by Dotson. Dotson lands with a nice combination. Zoerner backs away looking to recover. Dotson cracks Zoerner with a right hand to the side of the head. Zoerner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dotson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zoerner scrambles back to his feet. Dotson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zoerner back to the cage. Dotson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Dotson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zoerner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dotson sprawls well. Dotson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zoerner gets slowly back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD# Dotson throws a left that rocks Zoerner and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Dotson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Zoerner regain composure!
#ROC#Zoerner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hubert Zoerner has been cut. Zoerner is trying to control Dotson's posture but Dotson avoids it. Zoerner is still in real trouble! Can Dotson finish him?#T1# Sloppy strikes there by Dotson. Dotson in side control, throwing shots but Zoerner defends. Zoerner seems to have recovered his senses. Dotson tries to score with some ground and pound. Zoerner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Zoerner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dotson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hubert Zoerner has got the better of the ground game so far. Dotson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Zoerner dodges the ground and pound from Dotson. Dotson working the ground and pound but Zoerner is defending the strikes. Zoerner is holding Dotson down, trying to stall. Dotson misses with the ground and pound. Dotson working away. Zoerner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Zoerner is doing well to control the position and prevent Dotson from advancing to side control. Dotson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zoerner's head. #T2# Zoerner wants to improve his position but Dotson is controlling well.
Dotson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Dotson with the ground and pound but Zoerner uses the opportunity to regain guard. Dotson postures up in Zoerner's guard and throws a big left but Zoerner blocks it. Zoerner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Dotson postures up in Zoerner's guard and throws a big left but Zoerner blocks it. Dotson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoerner has wrist control. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zoerner holds on and takes a little breather. Dotson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zoerner pulls Dotson in close to prevent any damage. Dotson throws a big elbow that misses. Zoerner pulls Dotson in close to his closed guard and prevents Dotson from doing any damage or advancing position. Dotson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3# Dotson throwing strikes from guard but Zoerner blocks nicely. Dotson with a flurry of punches that miss. Zoerner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Zoerner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dotson is one step ahead there. Dotson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dotson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dotson throws a big right hand that misses. Zoerner is pulling down on Dotson's head to control his posture. Let's hope that Zoerner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dotson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoerner has wrist control. Dotson postures up in Zoerner's guard and throws a big left but Zoerner blocks it. Zoerner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dotson. Dotson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Zoerner controlling the position. Dotson throws a big elbow that misses. Dotson postures up in Zoerner's guard and throws a big left but Zoerner blocks it. Dotson postures up in Zoerner's guard and throws a big left but Zoerner blocks it. Dotson with a flurry of punches that miss. Dotson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dotson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zoerner wants to sweep but no luck. Dotson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoerner has wrist control. Dotson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Dotson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hubert Zoerner'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##TD2# Zoerner scores with a takedown into Dotson's guard.
Dotson pushes Zoerner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dotson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoerner fails to land the takedown. Dotson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dotson throws a low kick but Zoerner avoids it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss. Dotson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoerner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dotson. Dotson stalks Zoerner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zoerner's face. Zoerner staggers backwards, shaken. Zoerner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dotson manages to avoid it. Wayne Dotson is winning the standup battle so far. Dotson stuffs the takedown. No luck for Zoerner with that takedown attempt. Wayne Dotson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Zoerner. Zoerner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Dotson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Zoerner counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES# Dotson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Zoerner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Dotson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Zoerner as he checks the leg kick.#TD2# Zoerner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Dotson wants to stand but Zoerner is controlling the position. Dotson is wriggling around but Zoerner manages to pass to half guard.
Dotson tries to kick Zoerner off but Zoerner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dotson is looking to get back to is feet but Zoerner passes into side control.
Zoerner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2# Zoerner tries to move to mount but Dotson blocks the move with his legs. Zoerner in side control, just content to control the action for now. Dotson wants to get back to his feet.#T3##ES# Dotson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing. #TD2# Zoerner gets the takedown into side control.
Dotson sneaks out the side door and pushes Zoerner away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zoerner misses with a straight right. Dotson throws a leg kick #TD2# and Zoerner counters with a shoot takedown. Dotson fights it but they end up in guard. #ES# Dotson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Dotson is predictable there #TD2# and Zoerner counters with a single leg into guard. Dotson didn't expect that. Dotson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zoerner dives into side control.
#T4##REVR# Dotson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Dotson prevents Zoerner from moving into mount. Dotson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Zoerner takes a little break here. Dotson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight! Wayne Dotson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Dotson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Dotson! In his post fight interview, Wayne Dotson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1# Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morse throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dotson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Coby Morse has been cut. Morse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Morse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dotson slips under a jab. Morse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dotson staying out of range there. Dotson scores with a one two! Morse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Dotson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Morse. Those never looked like landing. Some bone on bone action there as Dotson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Morse misses with the combination.
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 big left from Morse misses. Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Dotson throws a right hand that Morse ducks under and follows up with a left that Morse also avoids with ease. Morse appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Dotson avoids the body shot from Morse.
Morse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Morse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dotson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1# A clash of legs there as Morse blocks the low kick.#CL2# Morse closes the distance and clinches. A frustrated look appears on Dotson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Morse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2# Morse manages to break the clinch.
Morse misses with a low kick. Dotson stuns Morse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dotson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dotson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coby Morse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dotson is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Dotson shuts the power down on Morse. Lights out, game over! Dotson is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wayne Dotson! In his post fight interview, Wayne Dotson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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