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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Evil Nixon (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes into the arena with Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo blaring out of the sound system. Russell Tyrone Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrone Jones thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyrone Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Nixon avoids it well and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyrone Jones cracks Nixon with an open hand slap.
Tyrone Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Tyrone Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nixon.
A little jabbing left from Nixon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nixon trying to keep a closed guard but Tyrone Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Nixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Nixon, not yet.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon is controlling Tyrone Jones's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyrone Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nixon is keeping the position for now.
Tyrone Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nixon pulls Tyrone Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Nixon keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Nixon tries to clinch but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Nixon slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones sets himself, and Nixon steps forward looking for the clinch! Tyrone Jones avoids it this time.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyrone Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyrone Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. Tyrone Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nixon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range and Nixon settles back down.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nixon tries to clinch up but Tyrone Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyrone Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nixon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyrone Jones defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
Nixon throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones with a jab.
Nixon moves in looking to clinch but Tyrone Jones pushes him off.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Nixon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyrone Jones.
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nixon moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Nixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. Nixon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nixon slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyrone Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nixon, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Tyrone Jones's body. Tyrone Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyrone Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyrone Jones cracks a nice hook into Nixon's ribs.
Nixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyrone Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrone Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrone Jones. That's going to slow Nixon down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Tyrone Jones is predictable there
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Nixon.
It looks like Russell Tyrone Jones has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Nixon's leg. Nixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut!
Nixon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyrone Jones checks it well.
Nixon scores with a jab.
Nixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Tyrone Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones staying out of range there.
Nixon cracks Tyrone Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nixon can do to turn this around?
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nixon wants to slow Tyrone Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nixon sprawls and moves away.
Nixon lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyrone Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut.
Nixon walks into a straight right hand from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Tyrone Jones's ribs.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Tyrone Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones moved away.
Nixon defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon avoids a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Nixon.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyrone Jones swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nixon tries to score with a low kick but Tyrone Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Nixon lands the left hand.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Tyrone Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyrone Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones feints and then cracks Nixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nixon down.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Nixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon lands a really nice looking cross but Tyrone Jones seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones lands with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyrone Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon throws a low kick, looking for Tyrone Jones's leg but Tyrone Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks the body kick.
Tyrone Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crunch! Nixon slams his shin into Tyrone Jones's torso.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Nixon avoids it well and moves away.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Tyrone Jones saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyrone Jones circles away.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Nixon is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrone Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
Nixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
Tyrone Jones prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nixon lands a right hand.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Nixon cracks Tyrone Jones with a nice body shot.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyrone Jones or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Nixon tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon presses Tyrone Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Tyrone Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones working aggressively here.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Nixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyrone Jones misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Nixon.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
Nixon is working Tyrone Jones over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Tyrone Jones circles away.
Nixon works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Tyrone Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Nixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones attempts a counter takedown but Nixon avoids it well and moves away.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon gets a clinch.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Tyrone Jones on the inside.
Nixon tries to work over Tyrone Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon pushes Tyrone Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Nixon.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nixon lands a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrone Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Nixon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nixon as Tyrone Jones tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon stalling in the clinch but Tyrone Jones improves position.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Tyrone Jones blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tyrone Jones blocks an uppercut.
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Nixon.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Tyrone Jones is rocked!
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nixon.
Oh Tyrone Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyrone Jones takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
Nixon tries a body shot but Tyrone Jones blocks it.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.
Nixon lands a left hand.
Nixon scores with a shot to the side of Tyrone Jones's head.
Nixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Nixon works on Tyrone Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Nixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
Nixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Nixon as the two fighters clinch.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon gets through Tyrone Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Tyrone Jones controls the action.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Nixon.
Nixon is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.
Evil Nixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyrone Jones backwards.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tyrone Joness head.
Nixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nixon breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nixon connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Nixon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russell Tyrone Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Nixon misses.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon digs a right hand underneath Tyrone Jones's ribcage. Tyrone Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Nixon is leaning against Tyrone Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Nixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Tyrone Jones avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nixon.
Tyrone Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nixon lands with a right to the head.
Nixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyrone Jones.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyrone Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nixon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyrone Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nixon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyrone Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyrone Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyrone Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nixon.
Tyrone Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Tyrone Jones misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyrone Jones's elbow.
Nixon is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyrone Jones gets an underhook and turns Nixon into the cage.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyrone Jones scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Tyrone Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyrone Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Tyrone Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Tyrone Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Nixon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrone Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but Nixon is controlling well.
Nixon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyrone Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Nixon is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Evil Nixon.
I think Nixon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evil Nixon!
Evil Nixon is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Nixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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