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Event:
Torcida 36 - Greene Vs Coburn
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Routure moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Dawson has been cut.
Routure throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Routure checks it.
Routure throws a quick counter head kick but Dawson was just out of range.
Dawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Routure throws the kick towards the body but Dawson avoids it.
Dawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Dawson looks to move away, Routure throws a big counter combo but Dawson just gets out of the way.
Johnny Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Routure moves into the clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Routure keeps him there for the moment.
Routure drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Candy Routure has been cut.
Dawson lands with a nice body kick.
Routure is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dawson steps in with a hook that catches Routure right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dawson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Routure looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dawson!
A very excited looking Johnny Dawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Torcida 31 - Greene Vs Woodsen
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Schmidt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Dawson has been cut.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Schmidt cracks Dawson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dawson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Schmidt finish him?
#ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dawson has eaten all the pies!
Dawson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Schmidt points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Dawson wakes up just in time to hear Schmidt thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gandolf Schmidt!
A victorious Gandolf Schmidt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Torcida 25 - Bailey Vs Honda
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Foxon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Foxon persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foxon manages to avoid it.
Foxon dodges the punch combination from Dawson.
#TD2#
Foxon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dawson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Dawson pushes Foxon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Foxon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawson won't be happy with that.
Dawson is looking to get back to his feet here but Foxon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dawson's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson really is a fat lump.
Dawson tries to escape the position.
Dawson just trying to survive but Foxon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T1#
Foxon misses with a punch to the head.
Foxon biding his time, controlling Dawson.
Foxon doesn't have the hooks in and Dawson manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Foxon is looking for a triangle but Dawson pushes his legs off easily.
Dawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Foxon controlling Dawson's posture.
Foxon 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.#T2#
Foxon wants to stand up but Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Foxon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Foxon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Foxon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there. #T3#
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Foxon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Foxon is retaining full guard.
Foxon is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up.
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Foxon keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Foxon pulls Dawson in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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 keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Grant Foxon has been cut.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Foxon circles away.
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson tries to clinch but Foxon is having none of it.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Foxon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD#
Dawson lands a big head kick that sends Foxon tumbling to the mat! Dawson takes a step backwards and waves Foxon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dawson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Foxon clinches.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grant Foxon 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Foxon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Dawson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Foxon . Dawson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dawson!
Johnny Dawson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Torcida 19-Venom Vs Smashterov
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Shango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Shango tries to pull guard but Dawson won't allow it.
Shango looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shango has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
Shango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dawson has eaten all the pies!
Shango goes for a takedown attempt but Dawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Shango.
Shango scores with a head kick. Dawson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Dawson has been cut.
Shango throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Shango throws out a powerful jab.
Shango fakes the leg kick and cracks Dawson in the body.
Papa Shango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Dawson instigates a clinch.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dawson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shango fails to pull guard.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Shango is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shango changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Shango throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
A big right from Shango misses.
Dawson wants to counter the offense by Shango and move into the clinch position.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shango moves away.
Dawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shango.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shango. That's going to slow Dawson down.
Shango avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shango lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dawson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Dawson drives through and clinches with Shango against the cage.
Shango misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shango avoids it.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Shango is trying to force a seperation but Dawson has the dominant position.
Dawson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Dawson as the two fighters clinch.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Dawson.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Dawson lands an elbow inside.
Dawson is leaning against Shango and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shango is defending well for now.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shango avoids it.
Dawson tries to land knees in the clinch but Shango avoids the damage to the body.
Dawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shango trying to control the position but instead, Dawson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shango into the cage.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson cracks Shango with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Dawson.
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shango misses with some punches.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Shango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shango.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shango feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shango. #CL2#
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shango, pushing him back against the cage.
Shango is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
Johnny Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Shango tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dawson throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Shango misses with a punch on the inside.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shango.
Dawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Shango blocks with his arms.
Shango is trying to break free.#T1#
Shango fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shango managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Shango is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shango avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawson.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shango's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Shango blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shango is defending well for now.
Shango dodges an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson tries a body shot but Shango blocks it.
#T2#
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Shango scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Shango is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shango.
Shango looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shango swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shango controls his hands.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Shango blocks the elbow strike.
Shango misses with a punch to the body.
Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Shango on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shango has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson prevents Shango from breaking the clinch.
Shango lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawson throws an elbow but misses.
Shango can't break the clinch.
Shango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dawson to keep the fight standing.
Dawson misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dawson as Shango tries to tie him up.
Shango stalling in the clinch but Dawson improves position.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shango lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shango is trying to push Dawson away but Dawson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dawson walks away with a smile on his face. Shango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shango connects with a single shot there.
Shango scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shango lands a jab to the nose.
Papa Shango is winning the standup battle so far.
Shango changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shango throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dawson fails with the takedown
and Shango counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson drops his hands momentarily and Shango takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shango scores with a kick to the body.
Shango throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Shango in a clinch.
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Shango has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dawson after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Dawson on the inside.
Dawson prevents Shango from breaking the clinch.
Dawson scores with a shot to the side of Shango's head.
Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Shango.
Shango jumps guard but Dawson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shango is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papa Shango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shango wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shango tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shango.
#T2#
Shango misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson pushes Shango back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Shango is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Shango won't want to take too many of those.
Shango prevents a body shot from Dawson.
A shot in the inside from Dawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shango avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shango avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shango avoids it.
Shango tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shango is trying to pull guard but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Dawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow.
Shango is trying to break the clinch but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
Shango looking to stall.
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shango backwards.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Shango leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shango avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Shango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dawson is defending well.
Shango tries to break the clinch but Dawson is controlling the position.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shango tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnny Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Papa Shango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shango taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shango.
Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Shango managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Shango.
Shango looking for a takedown.
Dawson presses Shango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shango's face.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shango has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shango blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dawson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dawson!
A victorious Johnny Dawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Torca Fight Night II
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson tries to clinch but Ba is having none of it.
Ba scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#
It looks like Johnny Dawson has been cut.
Ba misses with a takedown attempt - Dawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ba digs a good hook to Dawson's body.
Dawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Ba. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba sizes up Dawson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ba lands with a shot to the body.
Dawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Ba lands a two punch combo.
Dawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#
Johnny Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Ba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Ba - just one landing.
Ba catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawson really is a fat lump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ba with a nice cross.#CUT2#
Johnny Dawson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.#T2#
Ba throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2#
Ba lands a big shot that drops Dawson! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#
Dawson is rocked!
Dawson controls Ba momentarily but Ba frees himself.
Dawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Ba stands up over Dawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson is trying to control the position but Ba postures up.
Ba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ba looking to sit in guard and control but Dawson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dawson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ba has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dawson is controlling the pace.
Ba tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawson is keen to just control but Ba is a slippery customer.
Ba wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawson wants to pass to mount but Ba is defending the position.
Dawson stalling.
Dawson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Ba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Dawson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dawson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches up with Ba, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes Ba against the cage but Ba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dawson backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Johnny Dawson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dawson has time to react.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Ba pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Dawson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ba Ba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Denver shoots for a takedown but Dawson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dawson throws a nice looking combination but Denver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Denver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been hearing reports that Denver has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dawson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Denver takes a step back to recover.
Denver is breathing heavily.
Dawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Denver misses its target.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawson is defended easily by Denver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a body kick.
Dawson thuds a left hand into Denver's body.
Dawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dawson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Dawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Denver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1##SUB#
Denver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dawson stacks Denver on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dawson!#SUB2#
Dawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Denver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Dawson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dawson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dawson tries to move to mount but Denver blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Denver is defending well.
Denver wants to control but Dawson postures up.
Denver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Denver is not content to let Dawson control the position. #SUB2#
Dawson tries for a kimura but Denver is defending well.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denver keeps working. #T3#
Denver is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dawson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dawson trying to control the action but Denver is working from the bottom.
Denver pushes Dawson off looking to stand but Dawson dives back in and keeps control.
Denver wants to control but Dawson is keeping busy.
Dawson tries to pass to full mount but Denver defends it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Denver tries to get to full guard but Dawson has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Denver is not content to let Dawson control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denver circles away.
Alex Denver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dawson.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Dawson. Those never looked like landing.
Dawson shoots in but Denver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denver lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawson throws a chopping leg kick but Denver manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Denver shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Denver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denver as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dawson.
Denver swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dawson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dawson is looking to score with low kicks.
Denver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Despite the aggression on Dawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawson scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Dawson misses.
Denver moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Dawson.
Denver avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Denver blocks a head kick by Dawson.
#CL#
Denver has Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Denver jumps into guard, dragging Dawson to the mat.
Denver working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Dawson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dawson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Denver looking for submissions off his back.
Dawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Denver is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Denver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Denver trying to control here.
Dawson works his way into side control.
Dawson is looking to take a break and control but Denver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #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 controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Dawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dawson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denver is out of range and Dawson settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Denver shoots in.
Alex Denver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Denver clinches with his opponent.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Denver is controlling him.
Dawson is trying to pull guard but Denver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Denver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Denver keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Denver gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Denver breaks from the clinch.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denver as he avoids it easily.
Alex Denver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dawson.
Dawson cracks Denver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnny Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnny Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Denver counters with a quick kick to the body but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Dawson - just one landing.
Dawson misses with a head kick.
Denver feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dawson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Denver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson sprawls well. Dawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denver gets slowly back to his feet.
Denver 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.
Dawson shoots for a takedown but Denver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Denver gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dawson tightens his grip and picks Denver up, before dumping him to the ground. Denver manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Denver is retaining full guard.
Dawson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Dawson tries to free his leg and advance position but Denver is retaining full guard.
Denver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Our spies down at at Bi-Polar Asylum LV's #1 Public Training Center inform us that Dawson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dawson wants to sweep here but Denver controlling him for the moment.
Johnny Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Denver pushing down on Dawson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Denver perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Dawson is looking to improve his position.
Dawson is looking to control Denver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dawson avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Denver in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Dawson.
I've got Dawson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Dawson!
Johnny Dawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alex Denver was interviewed post fight and said 'This is a fucking joke! Go and die in a hole. Next time, I will beat the hell out of you asshole!'.
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Event:
EFA 16 Clark vs Skywalker
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Venom lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.#CL2#
Dawson rushes Venom and presses him up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dawson has eaten all the pies!
Venom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Venom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Venom wants to stall.
Venom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dawson closes the distance but Venom moves to the side
and Venom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venom lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Dawson tries for a takedown but Venom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Venom counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Venom sprawls well. Venom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Venom lands a body shot.
Venom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dawson needs to keep his hands up - Venom had a free shot at his head there.
Venom lands an overhand right.
Venom has been working on his balance at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dawson.#TD#
Venom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.
Venom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Venom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Venom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dawson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venom lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Venom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dawson is looking to escape.
Venom wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well.
Venom is thwarting Dawson's attempts to control the position.
Venom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dawson trying to hold on to Venom's head to control him but Venom postures up.
#T3#
Dawson is trying to stand up here but Venom is controlling him well.
Venom lands with a punch from half guard.
Venom working over Dawson with some ground and pound. Dawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Dawson has been cut.
Dawson looks winded!
Venom lands strikes from half guard.
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. Venom connects with a nice short shot to Dawson's temple.
Venom winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Venom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Venom working Dawson over with strikes.
Dawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Venom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Venom slips a nice elbow through Dawson's hands, connecting with Dawson's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venom lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Venom lands strikes from half guard.
Dawson has hold of Venom's hands but Venom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Venom connects with a nice short shot to Dawson's temple. #ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
Venom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawson is still in real trouble! Can Venom finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson wants to get back to full guard.
Venom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dawson quite badly. Dawson pulls Venom in close trying to recover. Venom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dawson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dawson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
In his post fight interview, Vick Venom started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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