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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basil Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Langhi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Langhi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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225 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Basil Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Langhi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Langhi misses.
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Langhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Langhi shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon throws a low kick but Langhi moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Langhi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dixon motions for Langhi to come forward. Dixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Langhi.
Langhi cracks a nice hook into Dixon's ribs.
Langhi misses with a hook.
Langhi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Langhi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Langhi misses its intended target.
Langhi motions for Dixon to come forward. Langhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Langhi lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Langhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Langhi misses.
Langhi throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Langhi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Langhi tries to land a front kick but Dixon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Langhi. Beautiful body shot.
Langhi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Langhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Langhi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Langhi.
Langhi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Langhi misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langhi.
The fighters circling - Langhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Langhi lands with a cross.
Langhi throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Langhi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Langhi thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Langhi shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed Langhi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Basil Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Langhi.
Langhi misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Langhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Langhi.
Dixon slips a straight right by Langhi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langhi missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Langhi takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Langhi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Langhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Langhi missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Langhi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Langhi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Langhi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Langhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Langhi misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Langhi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Langhi settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Langhi throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Langhi moves away.
Dixon throws a leg kick but Langhi checks it.
Langhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Langhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Langhi.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.
Langhi tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon seems to be looking for submissions.
Langhi manages to get to full guard.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Langhi.
Langhi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Langhi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dixon has Langhi in his guard.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Langhi wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Langhi tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
Dixon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dixon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Langhi has worked his arm free - good work by Langhi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langhi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Langhi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Langhi is trying to get back to half guard.
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Langhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Langhi misses with a two punch combination.
Langhi swinging wildly here.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Langhi throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Langhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Langhi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
A shot to the body from Langhi misses
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Langhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Langhi.
Langhi throws a head kick that misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Langhi throws out the jab.
Dixon tries to land a leg kick but Langhi saw it coming and moves away.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Langhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Langhi throws a series of strikes that have Dixon backpedaling.
It looks like Basil Dixon has been cut.
Nice body punch from Langhi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Langhi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Langhi scores with a hook to the body. Dixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Langhi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Langhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Langhi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Langhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langhi throws a combination that misses
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Langhi's guard.
Langhi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon has gone for a leg lock! Langhi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dixon's guard.
Langhi wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Langhi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dixon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dixon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dixon!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Langhi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dixon but great work by Langhi.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon is letting Langhi control him for a moment.
Langhi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Michael Langhi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Langhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Langhi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Langhi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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