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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson comes to the cage accompanied by Roll Over DJ. Dixon has chosen The Clash - I Fought The Law as his entrance music. Peter Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Hudson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hudson throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Hudson clinches with his opponent.
Dixon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hudson has him pressed against the cage.
Hudson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dixon uses from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dixon trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
Hudson 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.
Hudson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dixon forces Hudson back against the cage and clinches.
Dixon can't get the takedown.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Hudson.
Hudson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hudson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson misses with a hook to the body
and Dixon moves into the clinch.
Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Hudson misses.
Hudson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Hudson persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Hudson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance.
Hudson checks a leg kick nicely.
Hudson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Hudson keeps it at a distance.
Hudson fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Dixon with a nice cross.
Hudson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hudson.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hudson's head backwards.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Hudson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dixon has an active guard here but Hudson has managed to pass into half guard.
Dixon wants to control but Hudson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Hudson working over Dixon with some ground and pound. Dixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hudson trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Hudson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
Dixon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hudson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hudson's back!
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, Hudson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon looking to break Hudson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hudson 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dixon avoiding Hudson 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Hudson right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Hudson's chin but Hudson turns very nicely into Dixon's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Hudson.
Hudson looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hudson has an active guard here but Dixon has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Dixon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Dixon.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Hudson throws a combination that misses
and Hudson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hudson throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Hudson throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hudson as he jumps to the side.
Hudson closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon gets control of Hudson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dixon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hudson is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Hudson defends easily.
Hudson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hudson distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hudson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hudson wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Hudson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hudson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hudson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hudson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hudson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudson has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peter Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hudson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to control.
Dixon working for a triangle but Hudson defends it easily.
Hudson stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Hudson drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Hudson off! Hudson jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hudson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson with a poor takedown
and Dixon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hudson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon won't let Hudson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dixon is working for a guillotine from mount but Hudson frees his head quite easily.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hudson is looking to escape.
Hudson is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No luck for Hudson with that takedown attempt.
Hudson shoots and misses
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hudson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hudson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hudson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dixon has his feet on Hudson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Hudson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson fails with the takedown
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hudson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hudson trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Hudson looking for subs off his back but Dixon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hudson wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Hudson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dixon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dixon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson is looking for a triangle here but Dixon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hudson wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Hudson is defending well.
Hudson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson is pushing Dixon's head away, looking to escape. Dixon manages to hold on to the position though.
Hudson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hudson is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Hudson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudson is trying to control but can't.
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hudson is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hudson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Hudson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hudson wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Hudson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hudson wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but Hudson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dixon is keen to just control but Hudson is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Dixon.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Peter Dixon!
Peter Dixon wins by unanimous decision!
Peter Dixon gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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