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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dixon's choice of entrance music: Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Banner counters with a left to the body.
Banner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banner off to one side.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Dixon with an uppercut!
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Banner shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Banner, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Banner against the cage but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dixon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dixon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Banner's temple.
Dixon working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dixon working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Nice strikes from Dixon there.
Banner is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dixon is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Dixon in his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banner wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Dixon lands strikes from half guard.
Dixon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Dixon.
Nice strikes from Dixon there.
Dixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner has hold of Dixon's hands but Dixon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
Dixon working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dixon controlling the pace.
Dixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
Banner has hold of Dixon's hands but Dixon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Banner!
Banneris looking to pass into half guard but Dixon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dixon is in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dixon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Banner looking to control.
Dixon scoring with some ground and pound.
Dixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon stands up over Banner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Dixon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stands up over Banner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joey Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon cracks Banner with a solid left hand.
Banner has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dixon distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon 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!
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Dixon.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Banner!
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has Dixon in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Banner!
Dixon has his feet on Banner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banner is defended easily by Dixon.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joey Dixon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in for a double leg but Banner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banner tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banner to the ground. Banner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Banner's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
Donk. Banner catches Dixon right on the button with a cross.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dixon pinned against the cage. Dixon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Banner walks into a left hand.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner shoots in but Dixon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
Dixon moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
Post fight, an emotional Joey Dixon said 'I don’t train, I meditate'.
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