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Event:
MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Carvalho. No joy for Dover on that attempt.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Dover shoots in for a takedown but Carvalho shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dover drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carvalho bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dover's guard. #REVB#
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Dover is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Carvalho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dover has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carvalho has managed to get both his arms back between Dover's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dover is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Dover looking to control.
Carvalho wants to pass the guard but Dover is keeping the position.
Dover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carvalho is pushing down on Dover's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dover is fighting to maintain full guard but Carvalho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dover tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Carvalho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dover wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dover is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover wants to get back to full guard.
Dover is looking to control Carvalho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Carvalho trying to advance position but Dover counters by regaining guard.
Dover trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carvalho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dover somewhat.
Dover has his takedown stuffed
and Carvalho counters with a three punch combo that has Dover backing up. Dover nods at Carvalho to acknowledge the strikes.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Dover ducks under and follows up with a left that Dover also avoids with ease.
Dover tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Carvalho defends well and Dover ends up having to push Carvalho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dover displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carvalho.
Dover tries for a takedown but Carvalho circles away easily#TD2#
and Carvalho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carvalho throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Dover throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho postures up.
Dover is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dover 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#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Carvalho 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dover.
Carvalho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dover.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dover is defended easily by Carvalho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carvalho pinned against the cage. Carvalho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carvalho as he avoids it easily.
Dover fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dover decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Carvalho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carvalho has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Carvalho is trying to control but can't.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Carvalho's temple.
Carvalho tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Carvalho's head.
Carvalho is trying to get back to full guard.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho is trying to stand back up but Dover is controlling him
Carvalho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Carvalho's hands, connecting with Carvalho's forehead.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ben Dover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carvalho with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dover is nestled in close to Carvalho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dover wants to control but Carvalho is keeping him busy.
Dover winds up and cracks Carvalho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Carvalho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carvalho.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Carvalho is rocked!
Carvalho trying to control the position.
Carvalho is still in real trouble! Can Dover finish him?
Dover works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Carvalho quite badly. Carvalho pulls Dover in close trying to recover. Dover postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Carvalho on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Carvalho doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -21-
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
FrownFelter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dover pinned against the cage. Dover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with FrownFelter but FrownFelter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Dover tries to get set, FrownFelter tries to push him back and clinch up but Dover manages to avoid the attempt.
FrownFelter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
Dover with a poor takedown #TD#
and FrownFelter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dover won't be happy with that.
Ken FrownFelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover is trying to get back to half guard.
Dover keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter trying to control the action but Dover is working from the bottom.
Dover tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
FrownFelter working away.
Dover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control FrownFelter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
FrownFelter controlling from side mount.
Dover looking for a sweep but FrownFelter has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dover is desperately trying to improve his position but FrownFelter has a good base and remains in mount.
Dover tries to hold on but FrownFelter postures up.
FrownFelter controlling the position easily from mount.
Dover sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Dover is holding on to half guard well.
Dover is looking to control FrownFelter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dover avoid being mounted?
Dover keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Dover closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. FrownFelter quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
FrownFelter tries to roll over but Dover keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Dover has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Dover slips a nice elbow through FrownFelter's hands, connecting with FrownFelter's forehead.
Dover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FrownFelter tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
FrownFelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.
FrownFelter is doing well to control the position and prevent Dover from advancing to side control.
FrownFelter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FrownFelter trying to hold on to Dover's head to control him but Dover postures up.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks FrownFelter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Dover will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dover dives in for a single leg takedown but FrownFelter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
FrownFelter feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as FrownFelter sprawls well. FrownFelter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dover gets slowly back to his feet.
Ken FrownFelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover closes the distance and clinches up with FrownFelter, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes FrownFelter against the cage but FrownFelter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
FrownFelter closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
FrownFelter jumps into guard, dragging Dover to the mat.
#SUB#
FrownFelter working for submissions but it's allowed Dover to get to half guard.
#SUB#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
FrownFelter moves into full guard.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
FrownFelter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
FrownFelter working for a triangle but Dover defends it easily.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to FrownFelter's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dover distracts FrownFelter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of FrownFelter's head.
FrownFelter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
FrownFelter keeping moving, preventing Dover from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of FrownFelter's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
FrownFelter working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
FrownFelter has his foot on Dover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dover works his way back into a safe position though.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
FrownFelter working a defensive guard here.
Dover is in close to FrownFelter's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3##SUB#
FrownFelter working for a triangle but Dover defends it easily.
Dover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dover scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
FrownFelter looking for a guillotine here but Dover defends easily.
#SUB#
FrownFelter has his foot on Dover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dover works his way back into a safe position though.
Dover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of FrownFelter's head.
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Dover lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
FrownFelter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dover escapes and throws FrownFelter's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
FrownFelter is trying to improve his position.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
FrownFelter is trying to improve his position.
Dover scores with punches from side control.
FrownFelter wants to control but Dover postures up.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dover lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dover working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dover working the head with strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dover landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
FrownFelter leaves Dover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ken FrownFelter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FrownFelter is fending him off so far but Dover persists. Nope, FrownFelter circles away and we're back to standing.
Dover throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around FrownFelter's waist but FrownFelter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dover off to one side.
FrownFelter attempts a counter takedown but Dover avoids it well and moves away.
Ken FrownFelter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and FrownFelter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dover!
Dover tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Dover tries to reverse the position but FrownFelter maintains control.
FrownFelter wants to control the pace but Dover is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover wants to hold on but FrownFelter pushes him away.#T1#
FrownFelter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dover is wriggling around trying to escape.
FrownFelter avoids the attempt from Dover to control.
Dover is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dover holds of for dear life.
Dover tries to lock up and control but FrownFelter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
FrownFelter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
FrownFelter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dover is looking to escape.
FrownFelter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dover is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
FrownFelter trying to control but Dover is having none of it.
FrownFelter controlling the position easily from mount.
Dover wants to hold on but FrownFelter pushes him away.
FrownFelter throwing strikes here but Dover is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dover is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dover is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dover bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but FrownFelter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover with a nice head shot there.
Ben Dover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken FrownFelter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Dover!
In defeat, Ken FrownFelter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Donk. Jordan catches Dover right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Dover shoots in and bounces Jordan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover with a nice head shot there.
Jordan has control of Dover's left arm, preventing Dover from doing any damage.
Dover postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jordan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dover's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Dover with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dover accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jordan wants to sweep here but Dover controlling him for the moment.
Jordan is pulling down on Dover's head. It's preventing any offense from Dover, at least for the moment.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dover.
Dover is fighting to break Jordan's control of his arms but Jordan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jordan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dover pushes down on Jordan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dover winds up and cracks Jordan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan tries to get to full guard but Dover has control of the leg.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Jordan's hands, connecting with Jordan's forehead.
Dover thows a huge punch but Jordan dodges it nicely.
Jordan wants to improve his position but Dover is controlling well.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jordan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jordan trying to hold on to Dover's head to control him but Dover postures up.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Jordan is staying active underneath Dover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dover lands a nice short elbow.
Jordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.
Dover throwing shots but Jordan is blocking nicely.
Jordan is looking to improve his position.
Dover is trying to control. Jordan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jordan gets full guard.
We've been informed that Dover has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jordan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dover cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Dover being controlled here momentarily.
Dover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Dover distracts Jordan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dover postures up and lands a big shot to Jordan's brow.
Dover throwing strikes from guard but Jordan blocks nicely.
Jordan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jordan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jordan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Jordan trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan keeping moving, preventing Dover from controlling successfully.
Dover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dover darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
Jordan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dover.
Jordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Jordan's head.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jordan tries to roll over but Dover keeps him under control.
Jordan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dover jumps into side control!
Jordan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dover is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Dover is landing with some decent strikes but Jordan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Jordan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dover fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dover with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Jordan is rocked!
Dover looking to ground and pound but Jordan is blocking nicely.
Dover connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Jordan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dover scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jordan?
Jordan tries to lock up and control but Dover gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dover is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Jordan goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Dover!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Dover! |
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Event:
HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Dover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Dover manages to avoid it.
Dover with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
Dover shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dover gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dover misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Dover misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dover closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover working the head with strikes. #T1#
Lee wants to control but Dover postures up.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dover wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee is trying to buck Dover off.
Dover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee prevents Dover from moving into mount.
Lee is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rising Sun Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dover creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dover is working Lee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dover scores with punches from side control.
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Dover landing a few strikes.
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dover cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee taking a bit of punishment here - Dover scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Dover lands a strong strike to the head of Lee. That's dazed him! Dover looking to finish here. Lee is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dover lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Dover! |
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Event:
HFA 21
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Hoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoo with a nice cross.
Dover gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Dover tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Hoo is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Dover buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Dover!! Dover is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Hoo throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wa Hoo!
During a confident post fight interview, Wa Hoo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2024 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWrestler.
Dover fails to land the takedown.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dover shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McWrestler pinned against the cage. McWrestler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dover shoots for a double leg takedown but McWrestler sprawls well. He's pushed Dover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deuce McWrestler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Dover.
McWrestler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McWrestler leaves Dover with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dover has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dover.
Dover shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and McWrestler counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Dover can't do much from the bottom here.
Dover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McWrestler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dover takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
McWrestler working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Dover is rocked!
McWrestler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dover is still in real trouble! Can McWrestler finish him?
Dover taking a bit of punishment here - McWrestler scoring with strikes.
McWrestler lands some shots froms side control.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dover is looking to reverse the position.
McWrestler staying calm.
Dover taking a bit of punishment here - McWrestler scoring with strikes.
McWrestler just content to control the position.
Dover seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
McWrestler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dover!
McWrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dover can do anything to dispel that myth.
McWrestler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover is looking to improve his position but McWrestler isn't that keen on the idea.
McWrestler loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Dover scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McWrestler land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McWrestler stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deuce McWrestler! |
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Event:
HFA 16
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Dover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dabija!
Dover scoring with punches from side control.
Dover in side control lands a decent elbow. #ROC#Dabija is rocked!
Dover lands a huge shot from side control! Dabija is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Dover! |
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