Post by The Sandmen on Apr 24, 2018 8:12:40 GMT -5
John Dodson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Yves Edwards looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Yves Edwards closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Yves Edwards moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards swings...
hard impact to Dodson's face!
John Dodson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Dodson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
John Dodson slightly pushes Edwards into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dodson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edwards wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
John Dodson pushes away Edwards trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edwards stumbles backwards and John Dodson circles to get the center of the cage
John Dodson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Dodson is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
John Dodson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edwards's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John Dodson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dodson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Dodson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Yves Edwards's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Edwards's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Forehead
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dodson pushes Yves Edwards and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John Dodson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Edwards from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edwards has a small cut in his Chin
Brutal combination from John Dodson!
Edwards is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. John Dodson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
John Dodson and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
John Dodson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Yves Edwards throws a combo
John Dodson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Edwards swings again, only to get countered once more! Edwards is looking bad here!
Edwards's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Right eye
Crisp uppercut by Dodson followed by a hard jab
Yves Edwards stumbles back.
John Dodson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Yves Edwards continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dodson steps backwards away from Yves Edwards. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dodson goes to the body...
He punishes Edwards's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Yves Edwards seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for John Dodson!
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Yves Edwards's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Yves Edwards's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edwards decides to launch some tentative punches
John Dodson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can see Edwards's blood making stains in the mat.
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and launches himself over John Dodson
Dodson counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
You can see Edwards's blood making stains in the mat.
Dodson launches a furious low kick!
Edwards receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Edwards hyper-extended his leg
Edwards seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to John Dodson.
The cutman is working on Edwards's face.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from John Dodson
that stun Edwards.
Edwards's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dodson launches a furious hook!
That hits Edwards's chin like a wrecking ball! Edwards loses balance and goes to the mat.
This is over! That impact from John Dodson has left Edwards laying flat on the mat!
Edwards's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
Winner is John Dodson by KO (Punch) at 0:31 Round 2
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 34/39 (87%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Dodson COMPLETELY on the ball today. Gets'er done. Also, Flash is on now. Also, TITC!!!
Yves Edwards looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Yves Edwards closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Yves Edwards moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards swings...
hard impact to Dodson's face!
John Dodson leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edwards
Dodson shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
John Dodson slightly pushes Edwards into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Dodson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Edwards wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
John Dodson pushes away Edwards trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edwards stumbles backwards and John Dodson circles to get the center of the cage
John Dodson launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Dodson is holding Yves Edwards's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Yves Edwards loses balance and goes to the ground.
John Dodson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Edwards tries to move on the ground and shows John Dodson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edwards's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John Dodson is in side mount over Yves Edwards
Yves Edwards doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dodson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Dodson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Yves Edwards's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Yves Edwards and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Edwards's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Forehead
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dodson pushes Yves Edwards and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John Dodson launches a rapid series of punches
taking Edwards from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Edwards has a small cut in his Chin
Brutal combination from John Dodson!
Edwards is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. John Dodson can end the fight with his ground and pound.
John Dodson and Edwards engage in a wild exchange of punches!
John Dodson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Yves Edwards throws a combo
John Dodson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Edwards swings again, only to get countered once more! Edwards is looking bad here!
Edwards's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Right eye
Crisp uppercut by Dodson followed by a hard jab
Yves Edwards stumbles back.
John Dodson closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Yves Edwards continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Dodson steps backwards away from Yves Edwards. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Dodson goes to the body...
He punishes Edwards's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Yves Edwards seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for John Dodson!
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Yves Edwards's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
John Dodson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
John Dodson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Yves Edwards's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edwards decides to launch some tentative punches
John Dodson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
You can see Edwards's blood making stains in the mat.
Yves Edwards fakes a punch and launches himself over John Dodson
Dodson counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
You can see Edwards's blood making stains in the mat.
Dodson launches a furious low kick!
Edwards receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Edwards hyper-extended his leg
Edwards seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to John Dodson.
The cutman is working on Edwards's face.
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Round 2
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Some nice shots from John Dodson
that stun Edwards.
Edwards's Left eye is beginning to swell
Dodson launches a furious hook!
That hits Edwards's chin like a wrecking ball! Edwards loses balance and goes to the mat.
This is over! That impact from John Dodson has left Edwards laying flat on the mat!
Edwards's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Yves Edwards's Chin
Winner is John Dodson by KO (Punch) at 0:31 Round 2
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 34/39 (87%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Statistics: Yves Edwards
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Dodson COMPLETELY on the ball today. Gets'er done. Also, Flash is on now. Also, TITC!!!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!