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BKFC 95 Herring vs Dodson: Results, Photos, Highlights

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Jamel Herring outpointed John Dodson to retain his BKFC Bantamweight Title in a tactical battle Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Herring prevailed over BKFC flyweight champion Dodson by split scores of 49-46, 48-47, and a dissenting tally of 49-46 for Dodson.

Herring (3-0) enjoyed height and reach advantages of seven and six inches. When the fight was on the outside, Herring landed clean right jabs and occasional lefts on the shorter man.

Jamel Herring (left) lands a right jab against John Dodson.

Dodson (4-1-1) closed the distance behind power shots and landed short punches to head and body in close. Herring also threw short punches and did a good job of tying Dodson up.

Jamel Herring ties up John Dodson during a clinch at BKFC 95.

The slow pace and lack of action had fans booing at times. Not much separated the fighters though Herring did the cleaner work, landing jabs on the outside that marked up Dodson.

Fans were likely spoiled by the rest of the fight card, which featured plenty of action and knockouts.

Jamel Herring poses with BKFC President David Feldman after outpointing John Dodson at BKFC 95.

After the fight, Herring faced off with BKFC Interim Flyweight Champion and top bantamweight contender Andrew Strode (5-0). Strode is next in line for the former boxing champion.

BKFC Interim Flyweight Champion Andrew Strode (left) could be next for Jamel Herring.

Jimmie Rivera Scores Spectacular KO in BKFC 95 Co-Main Event

In the BKFC 95 co-feature, UFC veteran and local hero Rivera scored a spectacular fourth-round knockout of Brandon Meyer.

The shorter Rivera used feints and head movement to get closer and worked the body well. Rivera did some nice work with Meyer on the ropes.

Rivera slipped a Meyer right in round four and attacked the body before coming upstairs with a left hook that dropped Meyer face first to the canvas. The referee waved the fight off immediately.

Jimmie Rivera (right) lands a left hand against Brandon Meyer.

Tony Soto Victorious in Comeback

Former title challenger Tony Soto returned from a brief retirement with an exciting second-round knockout of Brandon Pike in the BKFC 95 Featured Fight.

Pike came to fight and landed some clean shots but Soto had the heavier artillery.

A big Soto left hook during a third-round exchange put Pike flat on his back and the referee stopped the fight.

Tony Soto walks away as the referee looks over Brandon Pike. Soto defeated Pike by 2nd round KO.

BKFC 95: Other Results

The fight card opened with a women’s bout between Brooke Evans and Gabrielle Roman. Evans won by second-round TKO.

Dylan Pitt defeated Nick Saragosa by first-round TKO.

New Jersey’s Mike Medrano defeated Rob Emerson by split decision in a battle between MMA veterans.

Cole Cameron scored a first-round KO of Phil Caracappa. A big right hand ended the fight.

Dalvin Blair stopped Paris Boyd with a body shot in the first round.

Dustin Bailey and Noah Getahoun battled to a three-round unanimous draw.

And Santo Curatollo defeated Anthony Yost by 2nd round stoppage.

Photo Credit: Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

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