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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Dawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dawson lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Kinsman does no damage.
Kinsman throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dawson lands a body shot.
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 moves out of range as Kinsman throws a body kick.
Kinsman tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick lands for Dawson.
Kinsman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kinsman.
A jab from Dawson finds it's way through Kinsman's defenses. #ROC#Kinsman is rocked!
Kinsman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinsman throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kinsman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kinsman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kinsman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinsman tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Dawson lands but Kinsman takes it in his stride.
Kinsman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson lands a brutal head kick. Kinsman looks out on his feet and Dawson throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Michael Dawson! |
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Event:
NYF 60 Tucker vs Kakuzo
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Dawson lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Hester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Hester won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson takes a swing at Hester's ribcage but misses.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeke Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hester dodges the punch combination from Dawson.
Dawson with a nice calf kick.
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hester tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it. #CL2#
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Dawson wants to break free but Hester has control.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Dawson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
#BC#
Dawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hester in his tracks. #CL2#
Hester gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Hester.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hester lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Michael Dawson's cut is getting worse.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Hester gets a clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Hester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Hester has the dominant position.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
#T4#
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Dawson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dawson misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Hester instigates a clinch.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Dawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hester wants to clinch up but Dawson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Hester instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Hester moves into the clinch.
Dawson takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hester has him pressed against the cage.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester lands an elbow that stopped Dawson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Michael Dawson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester misses with an elbow strike.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Hester keeps him there for the moment.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson blocks the elbow strike.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawson's defenses.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawson is trying to push Hester away but Hester has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hester instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
#BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hester moves into range and clinches up with Dawson.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester prevents Dawson from breaking the clinch.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike from Hester.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Hester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dawson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hester checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dawson - that will leave a mark!
Dawson thows a body kick. Hester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Michael Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson is looking to slow Hester down with leg kicks.
Hester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hester wants to clinch.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hester.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Hester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawson blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it misses.
Hester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawson's brow.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester misses with an elbow over the top.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hester.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson avoids the elbow strike from Hester, against the cage.
Dawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.#T2#
Hester lands an elbow inside that Dawson shrugs off. #CUT2#Jeez, Michael Dawson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Dawson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeke Hester!
A very excited looking Zeke Hester 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:
NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Morril swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morril chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dawson can pounce on him.
Dawson with a nice calf kick.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Dawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morrils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morril takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morril throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Morril misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Morril there.
Dawson lands a leg kick that knocks Morril off balance momentarily.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Morril lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dawson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morril walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Dawson slips under a jab.
Morril uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morril! But no joy.
Dawson moves out of range as Morril strikes.
Morril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson jabs Morril right on the nose. Morril blinks but takes it well.
Morril misses with a straight right.
Dawson misses with a body punch
and Morril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morril defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
Morril looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dawson lands with a hook. Morril tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson throws a low kick, looking for Morril's leg but Morril calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Morril moves away from the strike by Dawson.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morril looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Morril does no damage.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Morril is just out of range.
Dawson walks into a left hand.
Morril has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Morril's head.
Morril swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Morril stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morril missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morril moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Morril.
Dawson throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Dawson misses with an uppercut
and Morril counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick from Morril, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morril.
Morril with a jab.
Morril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morril sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morril.
Dawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morril's head backwards.
Dawson throws a lazy body kick
and Morril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Dawson throws a shot to the body.
Dawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morril finds it's way round the side to connect with Dawson's head.
Morril keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morril! But no joy.
Dawson misses with a double jab
and Morril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morril comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morril feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson misses with a double jab
and Morril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Dawson will probably get the nod.
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#
Morril cracks Dawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morril.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Morril.
Dawson throws a jab when Morril was well out of range.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morril checks a leg kick.
Michael Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a hook but Morril blocks it.
Morril now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Morril.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morril throws out the jab.
Dawson throws a body kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dawson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morril has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morril and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Morril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Morril.
Morril slips a straight right by Dawson.
Dawson throws a right hand that Morril ducks under and follows up with a left that Morril also avoids with ease.
Morril ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Morril takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dawson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Morril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Morril slips under a jab.
Dawson scores with a hook.
Michael Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Morril throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Morril misses. #T2#
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Morril.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dawson thumps Morril with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morril uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Dawson misses the jab.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Morril buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Morril.
Morril misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morril's hands.
Morril showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Morril might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dawson has got the better of the exchanges.
Morril throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Morril takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson takes one to the side of the head.
Morril lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Dawson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson lands a really nice looking cross but Morril seems unphased.
Dawson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morril uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dawson.
Morril swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Morril lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morril throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.
Morril misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson with a jab.
Morril cracks Dawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
Morril lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Dawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morril dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crack! Morril connects with the perfect overhand right and Dawson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Morril!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Morril!
A very excited looking Sam Morril rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dawson sprawls and moves away.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Case throws an off balance right hand
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Case.
Sloppy strikes from Case. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Case.
Dawson throws out a powerful jab.
Dawson throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case misses with the combination.
Case gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Case backing up. Case nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Case throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Case misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
A big left from Case misses.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.
Dawson throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Case counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Case prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Case tries to pass.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Case is stalling in the full guard.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Case tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Case 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Case is looking to advance position but Dawson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3#
Case is trying desperately to improve position.#SU2#
Dawson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Dawson lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dawson.
Case shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Case keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Case slips a jab and a cross from Dawson.
Case missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dawson connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Dawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Case stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Dawson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dawson dominated that round.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Case throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Case finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Case is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Case passes Dawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson won't allow Case to pass to mount.
Case is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing that Case has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Case is thwarting Dawson's attempts to control the position.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Case is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dawson is just riding it out for now. Case eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Case is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dawson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Case is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dawson is trying to keep Case in close.
Case sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Case shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dawson! But no joy.#T3#
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Case throws a chopping leg kick but Dawson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dawson is looking for the big counter here.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Dawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Case misses.
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dawson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Case shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson but Dawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Case.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dawson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Case counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Case slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dawson is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Case sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dawson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Case dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Dawson misses.
Case tries to counter with a takedown but Dawson is quick to defend against it.
Dawson wants to slow Case down by chopping away at his legs.
Case drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dawson sprawls and moves away.
Dawson leaves Case with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Case with a poor takedown
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Case with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Case. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson defending well as Case loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Case sees it coming and moves out of range.
Case attempts a counter takedown but Dawson avoids it well and moves away.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Dawson misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Case misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Dawson - just one landing.
Case shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawson defends it nicely.
Michael Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Case.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson staying out of range there.#T2#
Dawson throws a right and a left that Case avoids nicely.
Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Case is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Case half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Case shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dawson defends it nicely.
Case needs to keep his hands up - Dawson had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Dawson looks to land a combination but Case avoids it well.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Dawson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Case counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Case trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Case is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Dawson is controlling Case's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Case has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Case content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dawson! |
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Event:
NYF 49: Tonioli vs Sharpe
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams throws a series of punches but Dawson avoids them all with ease.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
Adams throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely. #TD#
Dawson gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Dawson manages to retain guard.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adams wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now. #T1##ES2#
Dawson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adams is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch.
Dawson wants to slow Adams down by chopping away at his legs.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Adams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dawson is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dawson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dawson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dawson! #REVB##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dawson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adams is looking to get back to full guard here but Dawson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Adams is looking to reverse the position.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams is trying to control Dawson's posture but Dawson avoids it.
Adams is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Adams is trying to control Dawson's posture but Dawson avoids it.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams is holding Dawson down, trying to stall.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Adams is looking to control Dawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson prevents Adams from improving his position.#SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily.
Adams is positioning himself well to prevent Dawson advancing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dawson manages to pass to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Adams will probably get the nod.
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#
Dawson looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bruno Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Dawson.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Dawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Dawson.
Dawson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawson won't be happy with that. #T1#
Dawson is looking to reverse the position.
Adams slows the pace down. #SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dawson is not content to let Adams control the position. #SUB#
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dawson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dawson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adams 's guard! Nice work there by Dawson!
Adams working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Adams 's legs - danger averted.
Dawson wants to stand but Adams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams is trying to control the position but Dawson postures up. #SUB#
Adams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dawson uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Adams is working for a kimura but Dawson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura but Dawson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage.
Adams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawson is not content to let Adams control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Adams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams .
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson avoids the body shot from Adams .
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawson throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams .
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bruno Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Adams misses.
Adams throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams .
Dawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Adams . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawson.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Dawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawson is looking to land body kicks.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adams tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Adams 's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Adams drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving. #SUB#
Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dawson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Dawson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Adams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dawson escapes and throws Adams 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Adams struggling a bit here.
Adams is trying to improve his position.
Dawson wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bruno Adams !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruno Adams waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
NYF 40: Donal vs Daxton 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zimmerman's head.
Henry Zimmerman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Dawson misses with a looping right.
Dawson takes one to the side of the head.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman misses the shot to the body.
Dawson lands a head kick!
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zimmerman was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Zimmerman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
Dawson misses with a two punch combination.
Zimmerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zimmerman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zimmerman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zimmerman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zimmerman misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.#T1#
The fighters circling - Zimmerman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zimmerman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dawson defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Zimmerman.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Dawson misses with an uppercut. Zimmerman saw that one coming.
Dawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#Dawson is rocked!
Dawson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Zimmerman. Dawson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Zimmerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Zimmerman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Henry Zimmerman made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
NYF 35: Crispian vs Santos
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Dawson connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Preston pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Preston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Preston.
Preston struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Preston lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to circle away but Preston has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Preston won't allow it.
Preston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Preston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Preston.
Preston throws a head punch that misses.
Preston struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Dawson wants to break free but Preston has control.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Preston keeps him there for the moment.
Preston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Preston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Preston.
Preston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Preston throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson wants to break free but Preston has control.
Preston throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Preston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3##BC2#
Dawson breaks from the clinch.
Preston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Preston wants to clinch.
Dawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Preston pushes Dawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
Preston misses with some punches.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Preston. #BC2#
Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Preston tries to clinch but Dawson moves out of range. #CL#
Preston clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Preston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Preston keeps him there for the moment.
Preston tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Preston fails to land. #BC2#
Dawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dawson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Preston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Preston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Preston.
Preston misses with a punch to the body.
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill S Preston 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 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Preston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Preston drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage.
Preston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawson backwards. #CUT#It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
Bill S Preston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Preston has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Preston digs a right hand underneath Dawson's ribcage. Dawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Preston can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Preston lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Preston forces Dawson back against the cage and clinches.
Preston lands an uppercut.#ROC#Dawson is rocked!
Preston misses with some punches.
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Preston finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Preston throws a head punch that misses.
Preston swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Preston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preston throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Preston fails to land.
Dawson seems to have recovered his senses.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson tries to break free but Preston pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Preston.
Preston struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Preston has the dominant position.
Preston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Preston.
#T2#
Preston misses with some punches.
Preston misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Dawson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Preston.
Preston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Preston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson tries to break free but Preston pushes him back against the cage.
Preston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow. #T3#
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Preston is controlling him.
Preston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Preston pushes Dawson against the cage. Preston is working some dirty boxing. Preston pushes off with a quick right hook! Dawson goes down! Dawson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Preston moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill S Preston!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill S Preston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dawson.
Ryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dawson connects with a right hand. Ryan shakes it off.
Ryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dawson scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Dawson. Beautiful body shot.
Dawson lands the left hand.
Nice shot lands for Dawson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan avoids the head kick by Dawson.
Dawson scores with a shot to the body.
Dawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dawson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, jab by Dawson - just one landing.
Dawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Dawson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Ryan is rocked!
Ryan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Dawson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Ryan's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Dawson dives in looking to finish as Ryan flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Dawson's strikes! Dawson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Ryan's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Ryan was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dawson! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 7
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Doumergos off the cage and back into range.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Doumergos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Doumergos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doumergos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working. #SUB2#
Doumergos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Doumergos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dawson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dawson is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Doumergos looking to control but Dawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Doumergos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Doumergos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Doumergos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dawson is looking to escape.
Dawson tries to hold on but Doumergos pushes him away. #SUB2#
Doumergos wants to finish this one by submission but Dawson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doumergos.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doumergos on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Doumergos goes for an armbar but Dawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dawson. #SUB2#
Doumergos 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. #SU#
Dawson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dawson lands a jab-cross combination.
Doumergos shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Doumergos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doumergos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Doumergos.
Nice shot lands for Dawson.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Doumergos has his takedown stuffed
and Dawson counters with an inside leg kick.
Dawson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Doumergos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dawson throws a big counter combination but Doumergos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dawson with a jab.
Doumergos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doumergos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Dawson both land. Nice combination. #ROC#Doumergos is rocked!
Dawson is stalking Doumergos. Doumergos circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Dawson, and it's lights out! Doumergos really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dawson! |
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Event:
NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dawson lands with a right hand.
Dawson lands a jab to the head.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Dawson.
Alexander walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexander has time to react.#ROC#Alexander is rocked!
Dawson drops Alexander with a naaaaasty hook - Alexander is in real trouble here! Dawson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dawson! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 12
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Festa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson cracks Festa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dawson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Gianluca Festa has been cut.
That kick from Dawson tenderised Festa's leg. Festa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Festa will feel that in the morning.
Festa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Decent striking displayed by Dawson there.
Dawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab lands there for Dawson.#ROC2#Festa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Festa leaves his chin hanging out and Dawson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Festa crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Dawson! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 7
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Dawson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Sam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
Sam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sam on the ground.
Sam not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawson defends it well. #ES#
Dawson kicks Sam off and gets back to his feet.
Sam dodges the punch combination from Dawson.
Dawson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dawson.
Dawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dawson throws a series of punches but Sam avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Dawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sam is looking to clinch but Dawson is avoiding it.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
Dawson throws a right and a left that Sam avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sam.
Dawson cracks Sam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Dawson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sam eats them both and turns towards Dawson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Michael Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Dawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sam.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Dawson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sam controlling from the top position. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Sam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sam trying to move into half guard but instead Dawson has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Sam controlling Dawson's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dawson dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dawson throws a series of strikes that have Sam backpedaling.
Dawson throws a nice head kick!
Dawson lands a nice shot that snaps Sam's head back.
Dawson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dawson can pounce on him.
Dawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Sam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Sam keeps him there for the moment.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Dawson keeps him there for the moment.
Sam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dawson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dawson working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sam fails to pull guard.
Michael Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levi Sam.
Sam tries to pull guard but Dawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Dawson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Sam has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sam - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dawson after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Dawson is trying to force a seperation but Sam has the dominant position.
Sam looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Sam shoots in.
Sam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dawson misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Sam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michael Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dawson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Sam moves into the clinch.
Dawson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sam slips a jab and a cross from Dawson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dawson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Sam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sam fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Sam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dawson sprawls well initially but Sam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dawson pushes Sam off but Sam dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Dawson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Sam has an Americana. Dawson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sam is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sam hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Levi Sam! |
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Event:
Cobra Kai: No Mercy 3
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Kelvin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson flicks out a counter leg kick but Kelvin steps away.
Kelvin scores with a hook to the body. Dawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kelvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Dawson does no damage.
Kelvin is looking to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch.
A combination from Kelvin does no damage.
Dawson throws a series of strikes that have Kelvin backpedaling.
Kelvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Kelvin has managed to clinch.
Kelvin fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson wants to break free but Kelvin has control.
Dawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelvin 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. Kelvin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
A nice combination there by Kelvin.
Dawson lands a lovely overhand right.
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelvin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dawson misses with a few strikes there.
Kelvin attempts a counter takedown but Dawson avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Dawson throws a right and a left that Kelvin avoids nicely.
Dawson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dawson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Kelvin clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Kelvin jumps into guard, dragging Dawson to the mat.
Kelvin is pulling down on Dawson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dawson, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Dawson is posturing up here but Kelvin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dawson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dawson has to tap! Slick submission there by Kelvin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andrew Kelvin!
After winning the bout, Andrew Kelvin 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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