Post by The Sandmen on Mar 8, 2018 9:29:54 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Takanori Gomi raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
John Dodson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Takanori Gomi and John Dodson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Takanori Gomi has found an opening in the defense of Dodson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Dodson's ribs.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Dodson decides to launch some tentative punches
John Dodson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Takanori Gomi throws a looping left hand...
Dodson moves aside and dodges.
Gomi misses a step and John Dodson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dodson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by John Dodson
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in open guard over Gomi
0:45 Round 1 and Dodson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Dodson tries to move to full mount
Dodson succeeds
John Dodson is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Dodson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dodson tries to cover his face,
John Dodson is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Dodson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Dodson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John Dodson is in full mount over Takanori Gomi
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Takanori Gomi work his BJJ game.
Takanori Gomi tries to roll to his side and trap John Dodson in his guard...
Takanori Gomi gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
John Dodson is in open guard over Gomi
Gomi tries to close his guard around Dodson
He succeeds!
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Dodson is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over John Dodson
Gomi suddenly holds John Dodson's arm and tries an armbar!
Dodson can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Takanori Gomi!
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi measures the resilience of Dodson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Dodson's side.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Dodson is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over John Dodson
Gomi delivers a few accurate elbows!
John Dodson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over John Dodson
Takanori Gomi sits high on John Dodson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dodson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Dodson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Takanori Gomi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gomi and it cost him top position.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Dodson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dodson tries to cover his face,
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Dodson tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Dodson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gomi can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Takanori Gomi 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.
Gomi clumsily fails here and it's time for John Dodson to fight back!
Dodson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gomi leans and gets John Dodson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Dodson tries to stand up!
Gomi doesn't allow him!
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Dodson is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over John Dodson
Takanori Gomi sits high on John Dodson's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dodson's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Dodson tries to roll out. He's too quick for Takanori Gomi and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gomi and it cost him top position.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Gomi
Dodson struggles on the ground and tries to break Takanori Gomi's guard...
Gomi doesn't want to free his opponent and Dodson continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Gomi attempts a triangle from bottom! John Dodson slips out. Gomi 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.
Herb Dean 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.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dodson steps backwards away from Takanori Gomi. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from John Dodson!
Gomi ducks under...
John Dodson gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Takanori Gomi
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dodson tries to close his guard around Gomi
He is not able to do it
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gomi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
John Dodson gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Gomi is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at John Dodson, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Dodson
Deep breaths from John Dodson who tries a hammer punch to Gomi's ribs.
That hit Gomi who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Dodson
Takanori Gomi tries to pass to half guard...
John Dodson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gomi looks to work from half guard.
Takanori Gomi is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to close the guard.
Dodson put Takanori Gomi in closed guard.
Takanori Gomi is in closed guard over Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of Gomi's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gomi blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Gomi is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by John Dodson's punches
Gomi is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dodson.
An overhand right from Takanori Gomi that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Dodson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Gomi misses a step and John Dodson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dodson launches a flurry of punches
Gomi slips out of danger.
Gomi 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 attempts to cut off Gomi with punches
Gomi reels from the strikes.
Takanori Gomi launches a rapid series of punches
taking Dodson from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Dodson has a small cut in his Right eye
Gomi steps forward
Dodson feints.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi throws a looping left hand...
Dodson moves aside and dodges.
Gomi launches a furious hook!
That hits Dodson's chin like a wrecking ball! Dodson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Gomi is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Dodson was not ready to fight a fighter of Takanori Gomi caliber.
Gomi launches a kick to Dodson's thigh
Loud pop!
Gomi is standing while Dodson is on the ground on his back
Gomi moves backwards and gestures for John Dodson to stand up.
Dodson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Some nice shots from John Dodson
that stun Gomi.
Takanori Gomi launches a body shot
Dodson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Dodson pushes Takanori Gomi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Dodson pushes Takanori Gomi and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John Dodson goes with a looping right hand while Takanori Gomi jumps back and jabs
Dodson seems staggered and Takanori Gomi runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Gomi
that lands on Dodson's face like a cannon ball!
Dodson's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Solid shot from John Dodson to the body.
Gomi blocks in time.
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Takanori Gomi to fight back!
Gomi avoids a dangerous strike from Dodson
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Left cheek
Dodson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Takanori Gomi is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Left cheek
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Dodson stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Takanori Gomi is coming in again!
John Dodson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Takanori Gomi launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dodson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on John Dodson's cheek! Dodson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The ref pulls off Takanori Gomi! Dodson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Dodson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (Punch) at 3:24 Round 2
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 22/32 (69%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/24 (42%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 233 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 13/25 (52%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/5 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Takanori Gomi defends the Lightweight title!
Dodson kept trying to try, but was just not there.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!