Post by The Sandmen on Jul 27, 2012 17:37:43 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Hallman while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
John Dodson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Hallman and Dodson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Dennis Hallman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dennis Hallman goes with a looping right hand while John Dodson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Dodson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Solid kick to the leg from John Dodson
Hallman checks it.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dodson is holding Dennis Hallman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman shows great balance while pushing away John Dodson
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
A right hand from John Dodson
gets deflected.
Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dodson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to open up John Dodson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Dodson in the side of the head
Dodson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dodson has a small cut in his Forehead
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Hallman
He is not able to do it
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman fakes some punches
Dodson ties him up.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
Dennis Hallman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
John Dodson manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dodson misses a step and Dennis Hallman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Dodson holds Dennis Hallman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Hallman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dodson is covering himself! Hallman tries to force the situation and Dodson clumsily gives his back!
Hallman is in rear mount over Dodson
Hallman tries to get a hook in!
Dodson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and John Dodson tries to take advantage...
Dodson has Hallman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up John Dodson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman showing excellent timing, blasts John Dodson with a right hand.
Great hook by Dennis Hallman! John Dodson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Dodson was not ready to fight a fighter of Dennis Hallman caliber.
Hallman opts to jump inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson didn't see that coming. Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson now.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Hallman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at John Dodson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if John Dodson doesn't defend himself!
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Hallman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Dennis Hallman forces John Dodson to open his guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman tries to pass to half guard...
John Dodson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hallman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman hovers above Dodson
John Dodson stops him from throwing strikes.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Dodson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hallman's ribs.
That punishment by John Dodson has left Hallman staggered! John Dodson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hallman.
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Round 2
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Hallman moves forward looking for some action
Dennis Hallman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Dennis Hallman pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dennis Hallman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on John Dodson
well done Dodson falls hard on the mat
Dodson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Hallman opts to jump inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson fights back with his feet, forcing Hallman to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. John Dodson looks to counter!
John Dodson launches an up-kick intended for Dennis Hallman's head...
Hallman leans out of the way.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dodson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A right hand from John Dodson
makes Hallman stumble back!
Brilliant combination from John Dodson
that forces Hallman to try and defend better.
Hallman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John Dodson circles around Hallman
Tremendous strikes from Dodson!
Hallman blocks with confidence
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Hallman
grazes the chin of Dodson.
Dodson's Chin is beginning to swell
Hallman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Dodson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
John Dodson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
John Dodson is in open guard over Hallman
John Dodson pushes Dennis Hallman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dodson jumps and tries to free his leg! Hallman doesn't allow this but John Dodson is able to get half guard here.
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Hallman breaths deeply while on the ground
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
John Dodson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman is cooling the fight on the ground
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Dodson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hallman from the side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dodson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
John Dodson is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman tries to escape from the full mount...
John Dodson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap John Dodson in his guard.
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to full guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Hallman
Dodson is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dennis Hallman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Hallman goes for an armbar!
John Dodson breaks the lock and pushes away Dennis Hallman, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up John Dodson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dodson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dennis Hallman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dennis Hallman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dodson may be in trouble!
Dodson has a small cut in his Nose
Dennis Hallman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dodson
Hallman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson tries to breaks Dennis Hallman's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Dodson doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Hallman pushes John Dodson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Dodson's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Dodson has a small cut in his Chin
Hallman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under John Dodson embrace and tries to move away...
John Dodson pushes Hallman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Dodson's blood making stains in the mat.
John Dodson launches a few punches towards Hallman's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Hallman seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Dodson misses a step and Dennis Hallman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dennis Hallman is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Hallman catches an ankle and Dodson is tripped to the mat!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Dennis Hallman looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Dennis Hallman forces John Dodson to open his guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Hallman breaths deeply while on the ground
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Hallman tries to jump to side mount.
John Dodson closed his guard around Dennis Hallman.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hallman is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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John Dodson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hallman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Hallman decides to launch some tentative punches
Dennis Hallman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dodson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
Dennis Hallman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
John Dodson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hallman takes a break to breathe while holding John Dodson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hallman decides to launch some tentative punches
Dennis Hallman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Right eye
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
John Dodson tries a hook to the body
but Hallman manages to dodge it
Dodson misses a step and Dennis Hallman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dennis Hallman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dodson
Hallman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dennis Hallman pushes away Dodson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dodson stumbles backwards and Dennis Hallman circles to get the center of the cage
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Dennis Hallman goes with a looping right hand while John Dodson jumps back and jabs
Dodson seems staggered and Dennis Hallman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
John Dodson is a bloody mess!
Dennis Hallman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dennis Hallman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
John Dodson is a bloody mess!
John Dodson pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with John Dodson
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman takes a break to breathe while holding John Dodson.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Dodson
John Dodson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dennis Hallman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on John Dodson
well done Dodson falls hard on the mat
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dodson tries to stand up!
Hallman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman steps back and allows Dodson to get back to his feet.
John Dodson is on his feet again.
Hallman pushes John Dodson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
Dennis Hallman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman launches a few hard punches to John Dodson's ribs!
John Dodson's ribs shows the damage! Dennis Hallman is working his opponent ribs!
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Dennis Hallman pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Dennis Hallman has left Dodson staggered! Dennis Hallman should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Dennis Hallman fakes a punch to John Dodson ribs and the tries to trip him
John Dodson loses balance and goes to the ground
Dodson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson is a bloody mess!
Hallman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) is cheering him!
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
You can see Dodson's blood making stains in the mat.
Hallman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over John Dodson
Hallman catch John Dodson's left arm and tries a kimura
Dodson's arm is bent at an awful angle! John Dodson's taps again and again
Winner is Dennis Hallman by Submission (kimura) at 3:47 Round 3
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 395 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 448 s
There was no John Dodson in this fight. I'm not sure what I would do with Dodson, in terms of upgrading. I think the only option is swap. He just sucks all over the damned place. Maybe its time for a Rickson-Dodson special attraction. Maybe if Dodson hits 0-5, we'll do that on up.
John Dodson looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Hallman and Dodson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Dennis Hallman seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dennis Hallman goes with a looping right hand while John Dodson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Dodson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Solid kick to the leg from John Dodson
Hallman checks it.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Dodson is holding Dennis Hallman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Dennis Hallman shows great balance while pushing away John Dodson
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
A right hand from John Dodson
gets deflected.
Dennis Hallman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dodson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to open up John Dodson's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Dodson in the side of the head
Dodson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Dodson has a small cut in his Forehead
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Hallman
He is not able to do it
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman fakes some punches
Dodson ties him up.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
Dennis Hallman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
John Dodson manages to switch to full guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of Hallman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hallman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Dodson misses a step and Dennis Hallman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dennis Hallman tries to better his position on the ground...
Dodson holds Dennis Hallman's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson launches a few punches to Hallman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hallman tries to cover his face,
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dennis Hallman fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Hallman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Dodson is covering himself! Hallman tries to force the situation and Dodson clumsily gives his back!
Hallman is in rear mount over Dodson
Hallman tries to get a hook in!
Dodson rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Dennis Hallman gets sloppy and John Dodson tries to take advantage...
Dodson has Hallman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up John Dodson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman showing excellent timing, blasts John Dodson with a right hand.
Great hook by Dennis Hallman! John Dodson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Dodson was not ready to fight a fighter of Dennis Hallman caliber.
Hallman opts to jump inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson didn't see that coming. Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson now.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Hallman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at John Dodson! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if John Dodson doesn't defend himself!
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Hallman
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Hallman is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Dennis Hallman forces John Dodson to open his guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman tries to pass to half guard...
John Dodson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hallman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Dennis Hallman hovers above Dodson
John Dodson stops him from throwing strikes.
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Dodson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hallman's ribs.
That punishment by John Dodson has left Hallman staggered! John Dodson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dennis Hallman is in half guard over Dodson
Hallman tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Hallman.
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Round 2
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Hallman moves forward looking for some action
Dennis Hallman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Dennis Hallman pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dennis Hallman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on John Dodson
well done Dodson falls hard on the mat
Dodson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Hallman opts to jump inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson fights back with his feet, forcing Hallman to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. John Dodson looks to counter!
John Dodson launches an up-kick intended for Dennis Hallman's head...
Hallman leans out of the way.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dodson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
A right hand from John Dodson
makes Hallman stumble back!
Brilliant combination from John Dodson
that forces Hallman to try and defend better.
Hallman's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
John Dodson circles around Hallman
Tremendous strikes from Dodson!
Hallman blocks with confidence
Hallman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Hallman
grazes the chin of Dodson.
Dodson's Chin is beginning to swell
Hallman cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Dodson can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
John Dodson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hallman goes down.
John Dodson is in open guard over Hallman
John Dodson pushes Dennis Hallman against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dodson jumps and tries to free his leg! Hallman doesn't allow this but John Dodson is able to get half guard here.
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Hallman breaths deeply while on the ground
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to move to full guard
John Dodson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Dennis Hallman is cooling the fight on the ground
John Dodson is in half guard over Hallman
Dodson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hallman from the side mount!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dodson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
John Dodson is in full mount over Dennis Hallman
Hallman tries to escape from the full mount...
John Dodson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in side mount over Dennis Hallman
Dennis Hallman attempts to trap John Dodson in his guard.
Dennis Hallman manages to switch to full guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Hallman
Dodson is in closed guard... Hallman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Dennis Hallman doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Hallman is trying to counter now!
Hallman goes for an armbar!
John Dodson breaks the lock and pushes away Dennis Hallman, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up John Dodson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Hallman launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Dodson's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Dennis Hallman and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dennis Hallman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dennis Hallman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dodson may be in trouble!
Dodson has a small cut in his Nose
Dennis Hallman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dodson
Hallman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson tries to breaks Dennis Hallman's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Dodson doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
Poorly executed technique. Dennis Hallman looks to counter!
Hallman pushes John Dodson against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Dodson's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Dodson has a small cut in his Chin
Hallman doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under John Dodson embrace and tries to move away...
John Dodson pushes Hallman forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Dodson's blood making stains in the mat.
John Dodson launches a few punches towards Hallman's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Hallman seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Dodson misses a step and Dennis Hallman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dennis Hallman is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Hallman catches an ankle and Dodson is tripped to the mat!
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Dennis Hallman looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Dennis Hallman forces John Dodson to open his guard.
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Hallman breaths deeply while on the ground
Dennis Hallman is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Hallman tries to jump to side mount.
John Dodson closed his guard around Dennis Hallman.
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson attempts to trap Dennis Hallman in his guard.
Dennis Hallman keeps control and remains in side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Hallman is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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John Dodson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hallman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Hallman decides to launch some tentative punches
Dennis Hallman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dodson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
Dennis Hallman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
John Dodson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hallman takes a break to breathe while holding John Dodson.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hallman decides to launch some tentative punches
Dennis Hallman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Right eye
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
John Dodson tries a hook to the body
but Hallman manages to dodge it
Dodson misses a step and Dennis Hallman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dennis Hallman leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dodson
Hallman shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dennis Hallman pushes away Dodson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dodson stumbles backwards and Dennis Hallman circles to get the center of the cage
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Dennis Hallman goes with a looping right hand while John Dodson jumps back and jabs
Dodson seems staggered and Dennis Hallman runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
John Dodson is a bloody mess!
Dennis Hallman tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Dennis Hallman who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
John Dodson is a bloody mess!
John Dodson pushes away Hallman trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hallman doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with John Dodson
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman takes a break to breathe while holding John Dodson.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Hallman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hallman moves forward and holds Dodson
John Dodson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hallman is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dennis Hallman tries a Foot Sweep takedown on John Dodson
well done Dodson falls hard on the mat
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Dodson tries to stand up!
Hallman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Hallman is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dennis Hallman steps back and allows Dodson to get back to his feet.
John Dodson is on his feet again.
Hallman pushes John Dodson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Hallman moves forward looking for some action
Dennis Hallman shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Hallman launches a few hard punches to John Dodson's ribs!
John Dodson's ribs shows the damage! Dennis Hallman is working his opponent ribs!
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dennis Hallman embrace and tries to move away...
Dennis Hallman pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Dennis Hallman has left Dodson staggered! Dennis Hallman should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Dennis Hallman fakes a punch to John Dodson ribs and the tries to trip him
John Dodson loses balance and goes to the ground
Dodson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dennis Hallman is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson is a bloody mess!
Hallman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) is cheering him!
Dennis Hallman is in side mount over John Dodson
You can see Dodson's blood making stains in the mat.
Hallman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Dennis Hallman is in full mount over John Dodson
Hallman catch John Dodson's left arm and tries a kimura
Dodson's arm is bent at an awful angle! John Dodson's taps again and again
Winner is Dennis Hallman by Submission (kimura) at 3:47 Round 3
Statistics: Dennis Hallman
Punches 18/26 (69%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 395 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 448 s
There was no John Dodson in this fight. I'm not sure what I would do with Dodson, in terms of upgrading. I think the only option is swap. He just sucks all over the damned place. Maybe its time for a Rickson-Dodson special attraction. Maybe if Dodson hits 0-5, we'll do that on up.