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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riley Copenhagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley Copenhagen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matthew Dixon's chin.
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Copenhagen!
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, Matthew Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copenhagen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Copenhagen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dixon!
Dixon wants to hold on but Copenhagen pushes him away.
Dixon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Copenhagen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dixon is just riding it out for now. Copenhagen eventually gives up the hold.
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Copenhagen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Copenhagen's back!
Copenhagen fending off the submission attempt from Dixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon looking to break Copenhagen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Copenhagen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dixon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copenhagen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dixon.
Dixon looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copenhagen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dixon.
Copenhagen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dixon looking for the RNC.
Dixon looks gassed!
Copenhagen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dixon working for a choke but Copenhagen is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dixon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Copenhagen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Copenhagen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Copenhagen staying busy and making it hard for Dixon to control.
Copenhagen controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dixon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copenhagen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dixon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Copenhagen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Copenhagen is trying to stand back up.
Dixon working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Copenhagen is trying to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Copenhagen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Copenhagen is very close to passing his half guard.
Dixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dixon.
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, into his guard.
Copenhagen wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon pushing down on Copenhagen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Matthew Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Copenhagen defend it? Dixon steps over the head and cranks it - Copenhagen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Dixon!
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