Post by The Sandmen on Feb 11, 2013 19:27:58 GMT -5
John Dodson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Kenny Florian is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Dodson and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Dodson followed by a hard jab
KenFlo deflects the blows.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. KenFlo is clinching with Dodson.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson falls hard on the mat with Kenny Florian on top of him
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but John Dodson regains full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian forces John Dodson to open his guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
As the fight continues it seems that Kenny Florian is taking the best of the fight.
KenFlo is in open guard over Dodson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dodson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from John Dodson
mostly hits air.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Incredible haymaker from Kenny Florian!
You can see John Dodson's head being snapped backwards!
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks KenFlo's jaw!
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Dodson with a double overhooks!
Dodson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits KenFlo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from John Dodson for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows KenFlo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! John Dodson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dodson leans and gets Kenny Florian's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian fakes some punches
Dodson ties him up.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to turn away and scramble out. Kenny Florian takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. John Dodson spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Incredible haymaker from John Dodson!
You can see Kenny Florian's head being snapped backwards!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Mouth
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson takes a break to breathe while holding Kenny Florian.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks KenFlo's jaw!
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts John Dodson with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! John Dodson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson didn't see that coming. KenFlo is in open guard over Dodson now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian is in Dodson open guard now
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian moves to half guard.
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
John Dodson tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
John Dodson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Nice punch by John Dodson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
John Dodson jabs at KenFlo
hitting his chest.
John Dodson swings...
hard impact to KenFlo's face!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Forehead
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
John Dodson attempts a sweep single...
John Dodson catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dodson.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Dodson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian rolls him over and takes his back!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson
KenFlo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dodson! KenFlo has one hook in and keeps working!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson with one hook in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through KenFlo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dodson
Dodson has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dodson is unable to find a way to scape from this.
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson with one hook in
KenFlo tries to end this with a RNC!
Dodson manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
KenFlo uses his forearms to block the impact!
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
John Dodson pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dodson who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Dodson
He is not able to do it
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian throws up a triangle attempt!
John Dodson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Dodson is connecting with a few punches
KenFlo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dodson steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
KenFlo moves forward and holds Dodson
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
KenFlo gets hold of a leg and trips Dodson to the mat!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian forces John Dodson to open his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian is in Dodson open guard now
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dodson is able to break the lock.
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian is in Dodson open guard now
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
John Dodson tries to better his position on the ground...
Dodson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
John Dodson rolls him over and takes his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dodson is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Kenny Florian fakes a few punches and advance towards Dodson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
John Dodson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
John Dodson launches an up-kick intended for Kenny Florian's head...
KenFlo leans out of the way.
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
KenFlo dodges that
John Dodson gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson did not see that coming! Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson breaths deeply while on the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
John Dodson launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
John Dodson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
John Dodson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap John Dodson in his guard.
John Dodson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Kenny Florian.
Dodson staggers backwards. KenFlo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
KenFlo struggles and protects himself.
John Dodson gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo and John Dodson are cliched up against the cage. KenFlo steps for a throw
John Dodson is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Dodson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to mount John Dodson...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dodson struggles to free himself
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
Dodson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kenny Florian is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
KenFlo throws a few hammer fists to the face of John Dodson
Solid shots!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to close the guard.
Dodson put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
John Dodson holds Kenny Florian and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
John Dodson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
John Dodson blocks
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from John Dodson
grazes KenFlo's right cheek.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from John Dodson.
KenFlo deflects it.
Dodson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
KenFlo wants nothing of that and pushes Dodson.
John Dodson tries a hook to the body
and hits KenFlo ribs hard
Kenny Florian paws at Dodson.
Dodson swings ineffectively.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Dodson in a double underhook!
Kenny Florian pushes away Dodson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dodson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian launches a knee while holding Dodson's in a double underhooks...
John Dodson pushes Kenny Florian and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. John Dodson looks to counter!
Kenny Florian paws at Dodson.
Dodson swings ineffectively.
Pulverizing punch to KenFlo's head!
KenFlo slips the punch.
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by KenFlo.
John Dodson's reflexes save him!
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks KenFlo's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right cheek
KenFlo 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.
Incredible haymaker from John Dodson!
You can see Kenny Florian's head being snapped backwards!
KenFlo is holding John Dodson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
John Dodson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to mount John Dodson...
John Dodson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo 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!
Dodson's Nose is beginning to swell
Dodson has a small cut in his Nose
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dodson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from KenFlo!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Chin
Dodson launches a flurry of punches
KenFlo slips out of danger.
John Dodson throws a looping left hand...
KenFlo moves aside and dodges.
Dodson misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dodson
KenFlo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Kenny Florian pushes away Dodson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dodson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dodson steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and counters with a solid straight!
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dodson struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
KenFlo decides to launch some tentative punches
John Dodson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dodson is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away John Dodson
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Dodson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson launches a few punches towards KenFlo's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
KenFlo seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for KenFlo.
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Round 5
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KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
KenFlo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by John Dodson's punches
Dodson is on the receiving end of a great combo by KenFlo.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
Dodson backpedals and creates space. Kenny Florian is asking him if he is going to fight!
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and John Dodson tries to take advantage...
John Dodson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
John Dodson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
John Dodson pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with John Dodson
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dodson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
John Dodson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian launches a knee while holding Dodson's in a double underhooks...
John Dodson pushes Kenny Florian and that knee goes nowhere!
Dodson is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from John Dodson!
You can see Kenny Florian's head being snapped backwards!
Incredible high kick!
Dodson deflects and sidesteps.
A high kick from John Dodson
grazes KenFlo's head, but he seems okay.
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian's mind is definitely in the fight, Dodson just got nailed! Kenny Florian saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Dodson moves aside and dodges.
John Dodson attempts a sweep single...
John Dodson catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dodson.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Dodson tries to escape from closed guard...
Dodson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch John Dodson work his BJJ game.
Dodson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
John Dodson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
John Dodson looks to mount Kenny Florian...
John Dodson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
Dodson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kenny Florian blocks them all showing some great skills here.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Dodson's cheek from the guard.
John Dodson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! John Dodson slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
John Dodson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson grab one of Kenny Florian's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kenny Florian landed hard on his back
Dodson is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian kicks his legs trying to keep John Dodson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Dodson is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Dodson launches a kick to KenFlo's thigh
Loud pop!
Dodson is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit John Dodson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Dodson dodges that
Dodson is trying to counter now!
John Dodson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo didn't see that coming. Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo now.
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
Dodson tries to move to full mount
Dodson succeeds
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
KenFlo 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) is cheering him!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to mount John Dodson...
John Dodson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Dodson, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is John Dodson by Majority decision
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 25/50 (50%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 792 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 16/29 (55%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 771 s
Kenny "Punching Bag" Florian showed up for this one. Mainly late. Early, it was close and kinda interesting, but later, he died and JohnDod did bad things to him. NOT THAT KIND OF BAD THINGS, YOU SICK MINDED BASTARDS
Kenny Florian is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Dodson and KenFlo move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Dodson followed by a hard jab
KenFlo deflects the blows.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. KenFlo is clinching with Dodson.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson falls hard on the mat with Kenny Florian on top of him
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but John Dodson regains full guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian forces John Dodson to open his guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
As the fight continues it seems that Kenny Florian is taking the best of the fight.
KenFlo is in open guard over Dodson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dodson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A solid combination from John Dodson
mostly hits air.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Incredible haymaker from Kenny Florian!
You can see John Dodson's head being snapped backwards!
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks KenFlo's jaw!
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Dodson with a double overhooks!
Dodson launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits KenFlo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from John Dodson for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows KenFlo time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! John Dodson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dodson leans and gets Kenny Florian's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian fakes some punches
Dodson ties him up.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to turn away and scramble out. Kenny Florian takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. John Dodson spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Incredible haymaker from John Dodson!
You can see Kenny Florian's head being snapped backwards!
KenFlo has a small cut in his Mouth
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson takes a break to breathe while holding Kenny Florian.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks KenFlo's jaw!
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts John Dodson with a right hand.
Great hook by Kenny Florian! John Dodson is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson didn't see that coming. KenFlo is in open guard over Dodson now.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian is in Dodson open guard now
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian moves to half guard.
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
John Dodson tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
John Dodson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Nice punch by John Dodson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
John Dodson jabs at KenFlo
hitting his chest.
John Dodson swings...
hard impact to KenFlo's face!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Forehead
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
John Dodson attempts a sweep single...
John Dodson catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dodson.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Dodson is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian rolls him over and takes his back!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of KenFlo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in KenFlo's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson
KenFlo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Dodson! KenFlo has one hook in and keeps working!
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson with one hook in
BJJ! That is what must be passing through KenFlo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dodson
Dodson has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Dodson is unable to find a way to scape from this.
KenFlo is in rear mount over Dodson with one hook in
KenFlo tries to end this with a RNC!
Dodson manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
KenFlo uses his forearms to block the impact!
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
John Dodson pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dodson who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Dodson
He is not able to do it
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian throws up a triangle attempt!
John Dodson postures up and breaks the triangle.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Dodson is connecting with a few punches
KenFlo's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dodson steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
KenFlo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
KenFlo moves forward and holds Dodson
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
KenFlo gets hold of a leg and trips Dodson to the mat!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to posture up and open John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian forces John Dodson to open his guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian is in Dodson open guard now
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dodson is able to break the lock.
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo struggles on the ground and tries to break John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian is in Dodson open guard now
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
John Dodson tries to better his position on the ground...
Dodson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
John Dodson rolls him over and takes his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dodson is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Kenny Florian fakes a few punches and advance towards Dodson trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
John Dodson lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
John Dodson launches an up-kick intended for Kenny Florian's head...
KenFlo leans out of the way.
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to stand up!
KenFlo doesn't allow him!
KenFlo is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Dodson tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
KenFlo dodges that
John Dodson gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dodson's guard.
Dodson did not see that coming! Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson breaths deeply while on the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
John Dodson launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
John Dodson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
John Dodson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap John Dodson in his guard.
John Dodson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punches from Kenny Florian.
Dodson staggers backwards. KenFlo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson launches a few hard punches to Kenny Florian's ribs!
KenFlo struggles and protects himself.
John Dodson gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo and John Dodson are cliched up against the cage. KenFlo steps for a throw
John Dodson is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Dodson ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to mount John Dodson...
Kenny Florian slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Kenny Florian is in full mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Dodson struggles to free himself
KenFlo is locking that armbar...
Dodson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kenny Florian is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
KenFlo throws a few hammer fists to the face of John Dodson
Solid shots!
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to close the guard.
Dodson put Kenny Florian in closed guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
John Dodson holds Kenny Florian and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of KenFlo's moves.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
John Dodson is cooling the fight on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
John Dodson tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
KenFlo launches a furious low kick!
John Dodson blocks
Dodson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A punch from John Dodson
grazes KenFlo's right cheek.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Solid low kick from John Dodson.
KenFlo deflects it.
Dodson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
KenFlo wants nothing of that and pushes Dodson.
John Dodson tries a hook to the body
and hits KenFlo ribs hard
Kenny Florian paws at Dodson.
Dodson swings ineffectively.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Dodson in a double underhook!
Kenny Florian pushes away Dodson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dodson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian launches a knee while holding Dodson's in a double underhooks...
John Dodson pushes Kenny Florian and that knee goes nowhere!
Poorly executed technique. John Dodson looks to counter!
Kenny Florian paws at Dodson.
Dodson swings ineffectively.
Pulverizing punch to KenFlo's head!
KenFlo slips the punch.
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by KenFlo.
John Dodson's reflexes save him!
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks KenFlo's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Kenny Florian's Right cheek
KenFlo 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.
Incredible haymaker from John Dodson!
You can see Kenny Florian's head being snapped backwards!
KenFlo is holding John Dodson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
John Dodson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian is in side mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to mount John Dodson...
John Dodson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dodson tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
KenFlo 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!
Dodson's Nose is beginning to swell
Dodson has a small cut in his Nose
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian is looking to pass John Dodson's guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Dodson
Kenny Florian tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian uses some of his skill by jumping out of Dodson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Kenny Florian 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tremendous strikes from KenFlo!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Chin
Dodson launches a flurry of punches
KenFlo slips out of danger.
John Dodson throws a looping left hand...
KenFlo moves aside and dodges.
Dodson misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with Dodson
KenFlo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Kenny Florian pushes away Dodson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dodson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Kenny Florian
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dodson steps backwards away from Kenny Florian. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Dodson avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and counters with a solid straight!
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Dodson struggles... Kenny Florian is unable to take him down
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
KenFlo decides to launch some tentative punches
John Dodson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dodson is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian shows great balance while pushing away John Dodson
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Dodson in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson launches a few punches towards KenFlo's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
KenFlo seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for KenFlo.
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Round 5
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KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
KenFlo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by John Dodson's punches
Dodson is on the receiving end of a great combo by KenFlo.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
KenFlo is swinging for the fences!
Dodson backpedals and creates space. Kenny Florian is asking him if he is going to fight!
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and John Dodson tries to take advantage...
John Dodson tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
John Dodson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Kenny Florian shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
John Dodson pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with John Dodson
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dodson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
John Dodson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
KenFlo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Kenny Florian launches a knee while holding Dodson's in a double underhooks...
John Dodson pushes Kenny Florian and that knee goes nowhere!
Dodson is trying to counter now!
Incredible haymaker from John Dodson!
You can see Kenny Florian's head being snapped backwards!
Incredible high kick!
Dodson deflects and sidesteps.
A high kick from John Dodson
grazes KenFlo's head, but he seems okay.
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian's mind is definitely in the fight, Dodson just got nailed! Kenny Florian saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Dodson moves aside and dodges.
John Dodson attempts a sweep single...
John Dodson catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Dodson.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Dodson tries to escape from closed guard...
Dodson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
John Dodson is in half guard over KenFlo
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch John Dodson work his BJJ game.
Dodson tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
John Dodson is in side mount over Kenny Florian
John Dodson looks to mount Kenny Florian...
John Dodson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
Dodson delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kenny Florian blocks them all showing some great skills here.
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Dodson's cheek from the guard.
John Dodson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
John Dodson is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! John Dodson slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
John Dodson slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Kenny Florian continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Kenny Florian embrace and tries to move away...
Kenny Florian pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dodson grab one of Kenny Florian's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kenny Florian landed hard on his back
Dodson is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo doesn't stop bleeding.
Kenny Florian kicks his legs trying to keep John Dodson away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Dodson is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Dodson launches a kick to KenFlo's thigh
Loud pop!
Dodson is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit John Dodson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Dodson dodges that
Dodson is trying to counter now!
John Dodson opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo didn't see that coming. Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo now.
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
John Dodson is in open guard over KenFlo
Dodson tries to move to full mount
Dodson succeeds
John Dodson is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Dodson
You can see KenFlo's blood making stains in the mat.
KenFlo 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 Amway Arena (Orlando, FL) is cheering him!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over John Dodson
Kenny Florian looks to mount John Dodson...
John Dodson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Dodson, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is John Dodson by Majority decision
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 25/50 (50%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/9 (11%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 3/13 (23%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 792 s
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 16/29 (55%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 9/13 (69%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 771 s
Kenny "Punching Bag" Florian showed up for this one. Mainly late. Early, it was close and kinda interesting, but later, he died and JohnDod did bad things to him. NOT THAT KIND OF BAD THINGS, YOU SICK MINDED BASTARDS