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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Larsson (ranked 675 p4p, 824 weight class) and Dixon Ulster (ranked 100 p4p, 125 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Machine Gun Kelly - Till I Die. Ulster has chosen Alternative Ulster/ Stiff Little Fingers as his entrance music. Dixon Ulster will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunner Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dixon Ulster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ulster misses with an uppercut
and Larsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Larsson forces his way into half guard.
Larsson throwing shots but Ulster is blocking nicely.
Ulster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larsson.
Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Ulster is looking to improve his position.
Ulster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ulster moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster trying to keep a closed guard but Larsson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson stopping the sweep attempt from Ulster.
Ulster pulls Larsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Larsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulster lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ulster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon Ulster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
Ulster connects with a jab.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon Ulster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulster scores with a three punch combo!
Ulster lands with a nice body punch.
Ulster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ulster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ulster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ulster throws a low kick but Larsson avoids it.
Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ulster throws the kick towards the body but Larsson avoids it.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster digs a good body shot into Larsson's ribs.
Ulster swinging wildly here.
Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ulster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson is looking to land body kicks.
Larsson moves out of range as Ulster strikes.
Ulster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ulster lands the left hand.
Ulster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Ulster, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ulster scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ulster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Larsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ulster misses with a looping right.
Ulster connects with a body shot that sends Larsson's belly button to the back.
Ulster connects with a nice looking jab.
Larsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ulster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larsson.
Ulster feints and then cracks Larsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larsson down.
Ulster misses with a left hand
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown. Ulster fights it but they end up in guard.
Larsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ulster's head.
Ulster is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A lazy left from Ulster finds it's target.
Ulster's corner calls for a 1-2. Ulster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ulster works Larsson's body with a nice hook.
Larsson slips under a jab.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it.
Ulster swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsson slips under a jab from Ulster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
Ulster misses with a two punch combination.
Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
Ulster misses with a low kick.
Larsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson tries to counter with a takedown but Ulster is quick to defend against it.
Ulster moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Ulster stuns Larsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsson walks into a stiff left hand from Ulster.
Danga de danga de dang - Ulster scores with a four punch combination!
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster.
Dixon Ulster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulster misses with an uppercut.
Larsson is looking to clinch but Ulster is avoiding it.
Ulster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ulster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson tries to land a knee to the head but Ulster blocks with his arms.
Ulster manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulster stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ulster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larsson at a distance.
Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Ulster.
Larsson shoots in and drives through. Ulster sprawls well.
Ulster is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ulster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsson. That did some damage!
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ulster misses with a straight right.
Larsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ulster jabs at Larsson's body.
Ulster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Ulster punishes Larsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Larsson moves out of range of the body kick from Ulster.
Larsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ulster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ulster throws a leg kick
and Larsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ulster is looking to control Larsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ulster avoid being mounted?
Larsson is looking to advance position but Ulster won't allow it.
Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
Larsson 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.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ulster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Larsson trying to control from half guard but Ulster is working away.
Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.
Larsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ulster tries to get to full guard but Larsson has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Ulster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ulster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ulster.
Ulster sizes up Larsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ulster thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ulster.
Ulster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ulster throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
Larsson attempts a counter takedown but Ulster avoids it well and moves away.
Ulster catches Larsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ulster scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulster lands with a slapping head kick.
Ulster throws a hook but Larsson blocks it.
Larsson slips a jab from Ulster.
Ulster scoring well with a low kick there.
Ulster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulster misses with a double jab
and Larsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ulster working for submissions but it's allowed Larsson to get to half guard.
Ulster is trying to control but can't.
Larsson is nestled in close to Ulster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Larsson wants to free his trapped foot but Ulster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Larsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsson wants to pass to mount but Ulster is defending the position.
Well,Larsson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Larsson prevents Ulster from improving his position.
Larsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ulster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Larsson.
Larsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ulster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larsson.
Ulster pushes Larsson off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ulster sprawls and moves away.
That kick from Ulster tenderised Larsson's leg. Larsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunner Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ulster misses with an uppercut.
Larsson looks to land a right hand but Ulster moved out of range.
Ulster has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ulster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Larsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
Ulster manages to break the clinch.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulster fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dixon Ulster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Larsson checks a leg kick.
Ulster cracks Larsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ulster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Larsson slips a straight right by Ulster.
Larsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Larsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulster is looking to land body kicks.
Larsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulster.
Larsson throws a push kick but Ulster slaps the foot to one side.
Ulster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Ulster finds it's way through Larsson's defenses.
Ulster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Ulster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ulster 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Dixon Ulster!
Dixon Ulster wins by unanimous decision!
Dixon Ulster looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Tip of the hat to my opponent I called him out and he answered the challenge'.
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