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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xen Xui (ranked 4998 p4p, 2611 weight class) and John Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xen Xui had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xen Xui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xui backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xui fails to pull guard.
Dixon tries to work over Xui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon tries a body shot but Xui blocks it.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xui looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xui pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xui being controlled here, momentarily.
Xui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xui is looking to score with low kicks.
Xui throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dixon moves into the clinch.
Xui blocks an uppercut.
Xui tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xen Xui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Xui throws a wild body kick that Dixon sees coming a mile off.
Xui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Xui with the inside leg kick.
Xui keeps Dixon at a distance using the push kick.
Dixon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dixon looks winded!
Xui gets back to half guard.
Xui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Xui uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xui controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Xui is trying to keep Dixon in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xui lands a big head kick that sends Dixon tumbling to the mat! Xui takes a step backwards and waves Dixon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dixon is rocked!
It looks like John Dixon has been cut.
A head kick misses from Xui.
Xui tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon tries to counter with a clinch but Xui shakes him off and moves away.
Xui throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
We've been informed that Dixon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Xui misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Xui.
Dixon moves into range and clinches up with Xui.
Dixon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Dixon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dixon rushes Xui and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xui goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dixon prevents it.
Dixon lands an uppercut.
Xui drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dixon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dixon presses Xui against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xui jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dixon walks away with a smile on his face. Xui gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xen Xui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xui throws a head kick that half lands.
Xen Xui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon works on Xui's body with a couple of short punches.
Dixon lands a body punch.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon tries to work over Xui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xui is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dixon to keep the fight standing.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xuis head.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xui throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Xui prevents a body shot from Dixon.
John Dixon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Xui is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dixon to keep the fight standing.
Dixon misses with the head strike.
Xui drags the fight down to the ground.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
Xui is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a strike but Xui rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dixon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xui is one step ahead there.
Dixon is striking but Xui is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xui is trying to control the action in half guard but Dixon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon is controlling Xui's trapped leg to prevent Xui from advancing to side control.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard but Xui has mounted him!
Xui prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
Xui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dixon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dixon moves into range and clinches up with Xui.
Xui is trying to pull guard but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Xui jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dixon walks away with a smile on his face. Xui gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dixon checks a low kick from Xui.
Dixon scores with a one two! Xui had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Xui.
Dixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left and a right from Dixon both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Xen Xui has been cut.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon pushes Xui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xui is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dixon to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xen Xui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xui jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xui seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xui throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Xui takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Xui.
Xui misses with a head kick.
Xui sets himself, and Dixon steps forward looking for the clinch! Xui avoids it this time.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Xui.
Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xui tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dixon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dixon pushes Xui back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
A short right from Dixon.
Xui is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dixon is defending well.
Dixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Xui.
John Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon stalling the fight.
Xui is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xui tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xui fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xui wants to take the fight to the mat but Dixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xui has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dixon after a bit of a struggle.
Xui is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dixon is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon works on Xui's body with a couple of short punches.
Xui tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dixon smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dixon 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dixon!
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energy
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