Post by The Sandmen on Dec 6, 2015 17:35:41 GMT -5
Melvin Guillard looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
John Dodson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Guillard and Dodson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punches from John Dodson.
Even nicer blocks from Guillard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
John Dodson has found an opening in the defense of Guillard, launching a big hook
Melvin Guillard steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Dodson follows Melvin Guillard
Guillard fakes a move.
Crisp uppercut by Dodson followed by a hard jab
Melvin Guillard stumbles back.
Guillard is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Dodson is smart enough to block that one.
Melvin Guillard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Guillard tries to grapple
He puts Dodson in a double underhook!
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson falls hard on the mat with Melvin Guillard on top of him
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Dodson
Guillard is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Dodson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
John Dodson controls the situation despite Melvin Guillard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Dodson launches a barrage of elbows over Guillard's face!
Melvin Guillard blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
John Dodson storms over Guillard with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dodson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Guillard's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Dodson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Guillard struggles and frees his leg!
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
John Dodson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
John Dodson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Dodson drills Melvin Guillard's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Guillard has a small cut in his Nose
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dodson tries to stand up!
Guillard doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard steps backwards away from John Dodson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Guillard pushes John Dodson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John Dodson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dodson into his guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard looks to be in very good shape.
Dodson is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
John Dodson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Good looking punches from Melvin Guillard on the ground
They could take their toll on Dodson.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Dodson's face!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
John Dodson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Stand up! This is what Dodson's cornermen are shouting. Melvin Guillard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Dodson tries to escape from the full mount...
Dodson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
John Dodson moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to close the guard.
Dodson put Melvin Guillard in closed guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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0:08 Round 2 and Dodson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pulverizing punch to Guillard's head!
Guillard slips the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Dodson ducks under...
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Dodson.
The fighters are clinching.
John Dodson slightly pushes Guillard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Guillard follows John Dodson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Guillard needs to stop playing John Dodson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Superb haymaker by Dodson
that lands on Guillard's face like a cannon ball!
Tremendous strikes from Dodson!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Chin
John Dodson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dodson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Dodson moves back and takes a deep breath.
1:19 Round 2 and Dodson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Superb haymaker by Dodson
that lands on Guillard's face like a cannon ball!
That punishment by John Dodson has left Guillard staggered! John Dodson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dodson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Guillard
this is getting worse and worse for Guillard
Guillard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Guillard seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dodson launches a furious hook!
That hits Guillard's chin like a wrecking ball! Guillard loses balance and goes to the mat.
Guillard has a small cut in his Chin
Dodson is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
Dodson cartwheels towards Guillard!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Melvin Guillard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
John Dodson 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
Melvin Guillard 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 Dodson's moves.
Back to the beginning! John Dodson is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dodson is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
John Dodson creates space and allows Melvin Guillard to stand up.
Melvin Guillard is on his feet again.
John Dodson chases Guillard and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Guillard steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Guillard to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Guillard.
Guillard has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is John Dodson by TKO (Punches) at 2:13 Round 2
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 216 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 16/29 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Dodson was just a bit quicker then Guillard here, and quicker enough made the difference. I'm kinda surprised DOdson's dodgeiness didn't really come into play, as he was getting hit, but Melvin just wasn't swinging much.
John Dodson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Guillard and Dodson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Nice punches from John Dodson.
Even nicer blocks from Guillard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
John Dodson has found an opening in the defense of Guillard, launching a big hook
Melvin Guillard steps backwards and avoids that hook!
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Dodson follows Melvin Guillard
Guillard fakes a move.
Crisp uppercut by Dodson followed by a hard jab
Melvin Guillard stumbles back.
Guillard is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
Dodson is smart enough to block that one.
Melvin Guillard closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Guillard tries to grapple
He puts Dodson in a double underhook!
Dodson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Dodson forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard grapple with John Dodson and tries a Inner leg Sweep
John Dodson falls hard on the mat with Melvin Guillard on top of him
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Dodson
Guillard is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Dodson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
John Dodson controls the situation despite Melvin Guillard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Dodson launches a barrage of elbows over Guillard's face!
Melvin Guillard blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
John Dodson storms over Guillard with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dodson doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Guillard's face with his elbows!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Dodson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Guillard struggles and frees his leg!
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
John Dodson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
John Dodson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Dodson drills Melvin Guillard's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Guillard has a small cut in his Nose
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John Dodson is in half guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dodson tries to stand up!
Guillard doesn't allow him!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Melvin Guillard. 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 Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard steps backwards away from John Dodson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Guillard pushes John Dodson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
John Dodson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dodson into his guard.
John Dodson is in closed guard over Guillard
Guillard looks to be in very good shape.
Dodson is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over John Dodson!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
John Dodson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Good looking punches from Melvin Guillard on the ground
They could take their toll on Dodson.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Dodson's face!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
John Dodson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Dodson is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
Stand up! This is what Dodson's cornermen are shouting. Melvin Guillard is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Dodson tries to escape from the full mount...
Dodson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
John Dodson moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson tries to close the guard.
Dodson put Melvin Guillard in closed guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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0:08 Round 2 and Dodson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pulverizing punch to Guillard's head!
Guillard slips the punch.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Melvin Guillard!
Dodson ducks under...
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Dodson.
The fighters are clinching.
John Dodson slightly pushes Guillard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Guillard follows John Dodson
only to get counter punched in a big way! Guillard needs to stop playing John Dodson's game or he'll get knocked out!
Superb haymaker by Dodson
that lands on Guillard's face like a cannon ball!
Tremendous strikes from Dodson!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Melvin Guillard's Chin
John Dodson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dodson decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Dodson moves back and takes a deep breath.
1:19 Round 2 and Dodson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Superb haymaker by Dodson
that lands on Guillard's face like a cannon ball!
That punishment by John Dodson has left Guillard staggered! John Dodson should try push forward now and finish this!
Dodson begins to launch a barrage of punches over Guillard
this is getting worse and worse for Guillard
Guillard's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Guillard seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Dodson launches a furious hook!
That hits Guillard's chin like a wrecking ball! Guillard loses balance and goes to the mat.
Guillard has a small cut in his Chin
Dodson is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
Dodson cartwheels towards Guillard!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Melvin Guillard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
John Dodson is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
John Dodson 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
Melvin Guillard 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 Dodson's moves.
Back to the beginning! John Dodson is standing now.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Dodson is standing while Guillard is on the ground on his back
John Dodson creates space and allows Melvin Guillard to stand up.
Melvin Guillard is on his feet again.
John Dodson chases Guillard and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Guillard steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Guillard to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Guillard.
Guillard has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is John Dodson by TKO (Punches) at 2:13 Round 2
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 216 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 16/29 (55%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 206 s
Dodson was just a bit quicker then Guillard here, and quicker enough made the difference. I'm kinda surprised DOdson's dodgeiness didn't really come into play, as he was getting hit, but Melvin just wasn't swinging much.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!