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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Dixon (ranked 1981 p4p, 5307 weight class) and Albert Lauzier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Lauzier!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
John Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzier shoots in for a double leg but Dixon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauzier moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Dixon instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Dixon.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Dixon scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Dixon lands an uppercut.
Lauzier misses with a knee strike.
Lauzier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lauzier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dixon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lauzier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon gets through Lauzier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dixon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lauzier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dixon is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Lauzier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Lauzier avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Dixon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dixon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Lauzier tries to pass.
Lauzier preventing the sweep.
Lauzier wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier being controlled here momentarily.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lauzier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dixon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lauzier, into his guard.
Lauzier working a defensive guard but Dixon passes into half guard.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lauzier on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Lauzier looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dixon content to control rather than advance.
Lauzier manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dixon is thwarting Lauzier's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dixon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dixon swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lauzier! But no joy.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lauzier can do to turn this around?
Lauzier wants to break free but Dixon has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lauzier.
Lauzier blocking some punches.
Dixon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lauzier.
Dixon has Lauzier pressed against the cage, preventing Lauzier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John Dixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Lauzier avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon cracks Lauzier with a nice body shot.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lauzier backwards.
Dixon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lauzier lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lauzier trying to control the position but instead, Dixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lauzier into the cage.
Dixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
Lauzier blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Lauzier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dixon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lauzier tries to pull guard but Dixon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dixon.
Dixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lauzier or not.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lauzier trying to control the position but instead, Dixon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lauzier into the cage.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lauziers head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Lauzier is looking for a takedown.
John Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lauzier.
Dixon lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a shot to the side of Lauzier's head.
Dixon lands a body punch.
Dixon presses Lauzier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lauzier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier takes a shot to the head.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lauzier blocking some punches.
Lauzier trying to stall but Dixon improves his position.
Dixon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dixon tries a body shot but Lauzier blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Dixon.
Dixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lauzier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dixon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lauzier 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. Lauzier gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dixon thuds his right hand into Lauzier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lauzier darts in looking for a takedown but Dixon gets double underhooks and turns Lauzier into the cage.
Lauzier is breathing heavily.
No luck for Lauzier with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzier tries to keep at a distance but Dixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Dixon scores with a hook to the body.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lauzier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dixon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dixon lands an uppercut.
Lauzier is rocked!
Dixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lauzier is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lauzier! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dixon is unloading with more strikes now! Lauzier drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dixon!
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hype
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RATING
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