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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yahmir Solynski (ranked 3978 p4p, 3733 weight class) and Luke Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yahmir Solynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solynski instigates a clinch.
Dawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solynski looks to land a combination. Dawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Solynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Solynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Solynski darts in looking for a takedown but Dawson gets double underhooks and turns Solynski into the cage.
Solynski avoiding damage.
Solynski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Solynski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solynski controls Dawson momentarily but Dawson frees himself.
Solynski striking off his back but it's not causing Dawson any problems.
Dawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Solynski is proving hard to escape from.
Dawson stands and steps away. Solynski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Solynski misses the shot to the body.
Dawson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solynski looking to score a takedown here. Dawson is defending well but Solynski drives through and ends up in Dawson's guard.
Dawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Solynski moves forwards but Dawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solynski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dawson defends well and Solynski ends up having to push Dawson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Solynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson gets caught flat footed, as Solynski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dawson pushes Solynski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solynski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Dawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solynski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Solynski misses with a body shot.
Solynski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Solynski lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dawson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dawson looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Solynski avoids it.
Dawson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Solynski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solynski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Dawson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Solynski has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Solynski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahmir Solynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Solynski.
Solynski tries to score a body lock takedown but Dawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Solynski pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawson stands and steps away. Solynski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Dawson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dawson enables Solynski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dawson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but Solynski is having none of it.
Dawson is looking to stand back up but Solynski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dawson.
Solynski controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Dawson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Solynski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Solynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Solynski as Dawson shoots in.
Solynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Solynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Solynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Solynski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawson defends it nicely.
Dawson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Solynski defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solynski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Solynski tries to counter by clinching up but Dawson breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solynski feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Solynski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Solynski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Solynski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Solynski landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dawson has his feet on Solynski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Luke Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Solynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahmir Solynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solynski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dawson pushes Solynski off and gets back to his feet.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solynski jabs at Dawson's body.
Solynski gets a double leg takedown into Dawson's guard.
Dawson is looking to stand back up but Solynski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dawson.
Luke Dawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Solynski connects with a nice short shot to Dawson's temple.
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Solynski.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Solynski lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solynski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Solynski prevents Dawson from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dawson is trying to stand back up but Solynski is controlling him
Solynski trying to mount his opponent but Dawson defends it.
Solynski slows the pace down in half guard.
Dawson is trying to stand up here but Solynski is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Solynski seems content to control.
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Solynski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dawson won't allow Solynski to pass to mount.
Solynski working Dawson over with strikes.
Solynski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dawson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Solynski is on him like a limpet, forcing Dawson back against the cage.
Dawson manages to break the clinch.
Solynski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Solynski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Dawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Solynski is defended easily by Dawson.
Dawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Dawson dives in and grabs Solynski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Solynski pushes down on Dawson's head and hops out.
Solynski throws a front kick aimed at Dawson's knee but Dawson avoids it well.
Yahmir Solynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solynski tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to clinch up but Solynski circles away and keeps his distance.
Solynski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dawson is looking to get back to is feet but Solynski passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solynski wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson pushes Solynski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Solynski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solynski wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Solynski taking a breather here.
Dawson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dawson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solynski looking for the choke from the back.
Dawson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Solynski is persistently looking for the submission but Dawson is defending it well.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Solynski is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solynski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but Solynski has full control of the position and if anything, Dawson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Solynski keeps control of the position easily here as Dawson tries to buck him off.
Solynski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solynski lands a shot to the body.
Dawson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Solynski is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Dawson right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solynski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dawson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dawson for a finish.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but Solynski has full control of the position and if anything, Dawson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dawson showing good submission defense here.
Dawson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Solynski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dawson is trying to defend but Solynski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yahmir Solynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dawson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Dawson!
After winning the bout, Luke Dawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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