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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slider Killson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esteban Dixon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Esteban Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slider Killson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killson is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Killson connects with a leg kick. Dixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Killson moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
Killson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Killson stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Killson.
Killson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killson tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Killson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killson stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon slowing the pace effectively.
Killson misses with an elbow strike.
Killson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Killson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon takes a shot to the head.
Dixon is trying to stall.
Dixon misses with a knee to the head.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Killson has him pressed against the cage.
Killson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Slider Killson.
Killson takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dixon.
Killson slowing the pace effectively.
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Killson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Killson cracks a nice hook into Dixon's ribs.
Killson misses with a wild combination.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killson's waist but Killson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killson misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Killson backing up. Killson nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.
Killson darts in and clinches Dixon up against the cage.
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Killson up, before dumping him to the ground. Killson manages to land in guard.
Killson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dixon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Killson lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye.
It looks like Esteban Dixon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.
Killson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A bit of stalling here from Killson.
Dixon wants a takedown.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Killson prevents Dixon from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killson is pushing Dixon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dixon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dixon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dixon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Killson has Dixon pressed against the cage, preventing Dixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killson obliges.
Dixon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killson.
Killson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Killson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slider Killson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esteban Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killson throws a big counter head kick but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Killson. Dixon shrugs it off though.
Killson swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon is looking for a counter combo.
Killson instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dixon avoids the damage to the body.
Killson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dixon takes an elbow to the temple.
Killson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Killson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Killson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Slider Killson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dixon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from Killson does no damage.
Killson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Killson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dixon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Killson stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Killson.
Stalling in the clinch from Killson.
Killson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Slider Killson.
Killson wants to clinch.
Dixon throws a quick counter head kick but Killson was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Killson sprawls well.
Esteban Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killson moves into the clinch.
Killson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon managing to block the knees to the body from Killson.
Killson controlling the action here for a moment.
Killson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dixon is keeping busy.
Killson stalling.
Dixon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killson stalls.
Killson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Slider Killson.
Killson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slider Killson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esteban Dixon's cut.
That's time! 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.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killson moves away.
Killson unleashes a big counter combination but Dixon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Killson.
Killson clinches with his opponent.
Killson trying to land knees to the body.
Killson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killson taking a breather.
Killson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon managing to block the knees to the body from Killson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dixon as Killson tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Killson manages to get underhooks.
Dixon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dixon is keeping busy.
Dixon looking to slow down the pace here.
Dixon avoiding damage as Killson throws knees to the body.
Killson lands a left hand.
Dixon avoiding damage.
Killson wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Slider Killson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Killson.
Some bone on bone action there as Dixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dixon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dixon pushes Killson up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Dixon to work.
Killson slowing the pace effectively.
Killson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dixon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Dixon.
Killson is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon is looking for a kimura here.
Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dixon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Esteban Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slider Killson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killson is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slider Killson.
I've got Killson 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slider Killson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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