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Event:
Grappling Hype -5-
Date: Mar 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gorath DeeStroy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isiah Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dawson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeeStroy is trying to defend but Dawson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: DeeStroy (0) vs (2) Dawson
DeeStroy gets full guard.#SUB#
DeeStroy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dawson has his hands clasped together but DeeStroy extends and breaks Dawson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by DeeStroy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gorath DeeStroy! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -43-
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Dawson - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vagabov.
Vagabov throws a hook to the side of Dawson's head but Dawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Islam Vagabov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vagabov.
Dawson misses with a hook. Vagabov ducked under it nicely.
Dawson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vagabov looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vagabov.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Vagabov's body. Vagabov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vagabov throws a head kick that misses
and Dawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vagabov. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Vagabov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Vagabov - just one landing.
Vagabov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson throws a jab when Vagabov was well out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vagabov has knocked Dawson down with a huge combo! Vagabov steps away and waves a wobbly Dawson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vagabov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson darts in looking for a takedown but Vagabov gets double underhooks and turns Dawson into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vagabov fails to land.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson tries to score a body lock takedown but Vagabov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vagabov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to work over Vagabov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vagabov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson. #T1#
Vagabov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Vagabov controls the action.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Vagabov avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vagabov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vagabov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Vagabov lands a right hand.
Vagabov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Vagabov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dawson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vagabov to the mat. Vagabov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Vagabov blocks nicely.
Dawson postures up in Vagabov's guard and throws a big left but Vagabov blocks it.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Vagabov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Dawson postures up in Vagabov's guard and throws a big left but Vagabov blocks it.
Vagabov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson lands a couple of digs.
Vagabov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawson's guard. #REVB#
Vagabov tries to stand but Dawson is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Vagabov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Vagabov gets to his feet. Dawson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vagabov cracks Dawson with a good jab.
Vagabov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vagabov scores with a sloppy right hand. Dawson should have avoided that one.
Dawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vagabov.
Vagabov lands with a shot to the body.
Dawson connects with a body shot that sends Vagabov's belly button to the back.
Dawson is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Vagabov moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islam Vagabov!
Islam Vagabov is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson throws a jab when Donovan was well out of range.
Donovan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.#TD2#
Donovan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donovan showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Dawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donovan stalling away here and it's allowed Dawson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan throwing strikes but missing.
Donovan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #T1#
Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donovan distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Donovan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donovan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Donovan content to stall in guard here.
Donovan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donovan's guard. #REVR#
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson won't allow Donovan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Donovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Dawson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donovan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donovan trying to keep a closed guard but Dawson is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson stands up over Donovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Donovan trying to control the position.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Donovan blocks nicely.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Donovan controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Donovan wants to control the position but Dawson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Donovan trying to hold on to Dawson's head to control him but Dawson postures up.
Donovan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Donovan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dawson postures up.
Dawson trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Dawson 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.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Dawson wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Donovan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Donovan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dawson has picked Donovan up and slammed him! Donovan can't keep hold of the triangle and Dawson manages to pass to side control!
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Dawson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dawson scores with punches from side control.
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Dawson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Donovan can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donovan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Dawson is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab by Dawson.
Donovan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Dawson drives through with a takedown into Donovan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dawson won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Donovan is controlling Dawson's posture.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donovan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donovan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control.
Dawson cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dawson postures up in Donovan's guard and throws a big left but Donovan blocks it. #SUB2#
Donovan working for a triangle but Dawson defends it easily.
#T2#
Dawson stands up over Donovan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Donovan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dawson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dawson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dawson cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.#T3#
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet. #SUB2#
Donovan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donovan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson throws a strike but Donovan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Donovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donovan distracts Dawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Donovan throws a sloppy strike and Dawson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Donovan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Dawson!
Isiah Dawson retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
Dawson drives through and clinches with Shikongo against the cage.
Dawson prevents Shikongo from breaking the clinch.
Shikongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shikongo lands an uppercut.
Shikongo tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a nice body shot.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shikongo controls his hands.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shikongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shikongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson works Shikongo's body with a nice hook.
Shikongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawson tries to clinch but Shikongo is having none of it.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson scores with the left hand. Shikongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Dawson misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shikongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage. #BC2#
Shikongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shikongo looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Shikongo. Those never looked like landing.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwame Shikongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shikongo in his tracks.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shikongo lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Shikongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawson eats them both and turns towards Shikongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shikongo misses with a two punch combination.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shikongo.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shikongo's hands.
Dawson is looking to wear down Shikongo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shikongo throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson takes a swing at Shikongo's ribcage but misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Dawson drives through with a takedown into Shikongo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shikongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson is working Shikongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson won't allow Shikongo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kwame Shikongo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Shikongo misses.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shikongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shikongo connects with a looping right hand.
Shikongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Shikongo gets caught napping as Dawson dives in and scores a takedown. Shikongo manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson postures up in Shikongo's guard and throws a big left but Shikongo blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shikongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Shikongo's legs - danger averted.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson 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.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Isiah Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shikongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shikongo's head.#SUB2#
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Shikongo wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shikongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shikongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Shikongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Shikongo is trying to control but can't.
Dawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Shikongo's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Dawson there.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Shikongo gets back to full guard.
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Shikongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shikongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shikongo swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to work over Shikongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shikongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shikongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Dawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Dawson working over Shikongo with some ground and pound. Shikongo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson is trying to control. Shikongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shikongo can do to turn this around?
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson trying to control but Shikongo is working from the bottom.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shikongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Shikongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Dawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Shikongo blocks nicely.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shikongo has momentary wrist control but Dawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Shikongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.#T1#
Shikongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Shikongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Shikongo.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Dawson with a jab.
Shikongo slips a jab from Dawson.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
#TD#
Dawson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikongo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson slows the pace down. #T3#
Dawson wants to control but Shikongo is keeping him busy.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Shikongo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shikongo keeps working.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shikongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Shikongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dawson manages to get to full guard.
Dawson 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.
Shikongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dawson is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Isiah Dawson will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shikongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikongo.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Shikongo's ribs.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shikongo circles away.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Shikongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shikongo thinking.
Dawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shikongo lands a two punch combo.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Shikongo moves away and avoids it.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Shikongo stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson back to the cage. Shikongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isiah Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shikongo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Shikongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shikongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Shikongo misses with a punch to the body.
#T4##BC2#
Shikongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shikongo scores with a three punch combo!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson connects with a body shot.
Shikongo throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shikongo keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Shikongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Dawson!
Isiah Dawson is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -19-
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Dawson checks a low kick from Calderon.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Calderon.
Calderon scores with a spinning back kick!
Calderon thumps Dawson with a low kick.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Calderon is just out of range.
Calderon misses the jab.#TD#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Calderon tries to roll over but Dawson keeps him under control.
Calderon is trying to control but can't.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Calderon looking for submissions off his back.
Dawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawson controlling the action here. #T1#
Calderon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson is in close to Calderon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Calderon being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Calderon's head.
Dawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson 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.
Dawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Calderon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there. #T2#
Calderon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Calderon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calderon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Calderon is controlling Dawson's posture.
Calderon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dawson has passed into side control.
Dawson trying to control the position but Calderon is working away. #SUB#
Dawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dawson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Calderon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Calderon tries to improve position but can't.
Dawson lands a nice forearm strike.
Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawson taking a breather here. #T4#
Dawson scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Calderon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calderon seems a little lost for a moment, as Dawson dominates the positioning.
Calderon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Dawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Calderon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Calderon down.
Dawson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dawson scores with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dawson rushes Calderon and presses him up against the cage.
Calderon prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Calderon taking a breather.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calderon blocks an uppercut.
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calderon taking a breather.
Calderon is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Nice body punch from Calderon - that landed with a thud.
Dawson tries a body shot but Calderon blocks it.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon scores with a shot to the side of Dawson's head.
Calderon tries a knee to the head but Dawson blocks it.
Calderon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson tries a body shot but Calderon blocks it.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Calderon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calderon trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calderon into the cage.#T1#
Dawson tries to work over Calderon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calderon looking to stall.
Calderon is looking to control Dawson's arms but Dawson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Calderon has his back to the cage.
Dawson avoiding damage as Calderon throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Calderon fails to land.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calderon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Calderon is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calderon can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Calderon fails to land.
Calderon missing with knees to the body.
Calderon misses with an elbow strike.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Calderon blocking some punches.
#T2#
Calderon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calderon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawson up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Calderon controls the action.
Calderon misses with a knee strike.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Calderon trying to land knees to the body.
Calderon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Calderon.
Isiah Dawson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Calderon blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Calderon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Calderon is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Calderon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Calderon controls his hands.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Calderon avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Calderon throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Calderon controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Calderon wants to stall.
Dawson tries a body shot but Calderon blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dawson as Calderon tries to tie him up.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calderon is trying to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling him.#T4#
Dawson lands with a right to the head.
Calderon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Calderon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calderon's elbow.
Dawson is leaning against Calderon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calderon is breathing heavily.
Dawson presses Calderon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson tries a body shot but Calderon blocks it.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Calderon avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Calderon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
Calderon trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Calderon into the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Calderon avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Calderon's head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dawson throws a jab when Calderon was well out of range.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Calderon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calderon looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calderon.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calderon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Dawson 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.
Dawson trying to control but Calderon is working from the bottom.
Dawson scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dawson drops back looking for a leg! Calderon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calderon manages to kick Dawson off! Dawson jumps back into Calderon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderon keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dawson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dawson pushes down on Calderon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dawson is keen to just control but Calderon is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Calderon actively working from the bottom here.
Dawson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calderon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawson is trying to control. Calderon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dawson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Calderon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dawson seems to be working for a kimura but Calderon defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Dawson controlling the pace.
Dawson tries to pass to full mount but Calderon defends it.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Calderon's head.
Calderon is looking for a sweep. Dawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Dawson seems content to control.
Calderon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Calderon's head.
Isiah Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dawson tries to pass to full mount but Calderon defends it.
Dawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dawson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Calderon for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dawson continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Dawson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Calderon feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Calderon saw that one coming.#TD#
Dawson looking to score a takedown here. Calderon is defending well but Dawson drives through and ends up in Calderon's guard.#SUB2#
Calderon working for submissions but it's allowed Dawson to get to half guard.
Dawson slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calderon is looking to improve his position.
Kyle Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dawson in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isiah Dawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dawson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Dawson! |
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MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Rosales throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Dawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rosales sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Dawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rosales defends it well.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosales's head.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson controlling the pace.
Rosales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Dawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rosales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawson. #SUB#
Rosales is defending against the submission attempts here by Dawson.
Rosales wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
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.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rosales's head.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dawson throwing shots but Rosales is blocking nicely.
Dawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dawson is trying for a kimura here. Rosales looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dawson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isiah Dawson! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -2-
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Alexander is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Dawson clinches up against the cage.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dawson is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Good body shot from Dawson.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson pushes Alexander back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Dawson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexander wants to stall.
Alexander is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Alexander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Alexander is breathing heavily.
Alexander blocking some punches.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dawson has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
#T2#
Dawson tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson is working Alexander over against the cage.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander jumps guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dawson lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson lands a left hand.
Alexander prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
Dawson tries a body shot but Alexander blocks it.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Dawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dawson cracks Alexander with a nice body shot.
Dawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson digs a right hand into Alexander's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexander's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dawson.
Alexander takes a shot to the head.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexander controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson is leaning against Alexander and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawson lands a nice uppercut.
Dawson pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Dawson. #T4#
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Alexander trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alexander into the cage.
Alexander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Alexander's head.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.#ROC2#Alexander is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dawson misses with an uppercut.
Alexander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Dawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alexander can't break the clinch.
Alexander is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson can't find room to land a body shot as Alexander controls the action.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
Dawson tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow. #T1#
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexander or not.
Dawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dawson is working Alexander over against the cage.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexander backwards.
Oh Alexander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
Alexander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands a big right hand that drops Alexander! The killer instinct kicks in and Dawson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Dawson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Duran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawson's waist but Dawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duran off to one side.
Duran scores with a nice right hand.
Dawson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duran tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isiah Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Duran.
Dawson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Duran's body. Duran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duran shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Duran manages to avoid it.#T1#
A jab from Dawson does it's job there.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cedric Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran misses with a low kick.
As Duran tries to get set, Dawson tries to push him back and clinch up but Duran manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Duran. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Duran gets tackled into the cage by Dawson. Dawson maintains the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duran up against the cage.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Dawson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Duran missing with knees to the body.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duran or not. #T2#
Duran trying to stall but Dawson improves his position.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Duran tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson cracks Duran with a nice body shot.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Duran trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Duran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duran.
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Duran successfully pulls guard.
Duran 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.#T3#
Duran is adopting a defensive guard.
Duran is trying to keep Dawson in close.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Duran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duran working a defensive guard but Dawson manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duran tries to bench press Dawson off him but Dawson keeps the position.
We've been informed that Duran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dawson taking a breather here.
Dawson looking to control but instead Duran has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Duran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson 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#
Duran tries to clinch up.
Duran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Duran misses
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duran.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Duran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isiah Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Duran.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duran. Duran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Isiah Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Duran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duran somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Duran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duran showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Duran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawson defends it well.
Duran wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duran can do to turn this around?#T2#
Duran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawson is trying to stand up here but Duran is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Duran.
Duran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Duran counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawson won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Duran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duran is working Dawson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4##SUB2#
Duran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Duran seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Duran tries for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
Dawson tries to escape but Duran is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedric Duran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Duran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Duran with a poor takedown
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Duran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.
Dawson is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Duran decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
A head kick by Duran misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dawson.
Duran shoots in but Dawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isiah Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Duran.
Duran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Duran.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duran on the ground.#SUB2#
Duran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Duran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Duran wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson is pushing Duran's head away, looking to escape. Duran manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Duran throwing strikes but Dawson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Duran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawson controls the position.
Dawson wants to control for a moment but Duran uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dawson trying to control from Duran's half guard. Duran has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Duran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawson's guard. #REVB#
Cedric Duran has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Duran looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Dawson is working an open guard so Duran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Duran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Duran prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Duran postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it. #T4#
Duran content to stall in guard here.
Duran is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Isiah Dawson.
I think Dawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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