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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gnata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dixon's hands.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gnata.
Gnata scores with a shot to the body.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gnata pinned against the cage. Gnata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Gnata misses.
Dixon lands the left hand.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Gnata lands a body shot.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Gnata tries to sprawl but Dixon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Gnata is defending the position.
Gnata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dixon wants to take a breather but Gnata is having none of it.
Gnata is trying to get back to full guard.
Gnata trying to hold on to Dixon's head to control him but Dixon postures up.
Gnata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gnata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
Gnata is trying to get back to full guard.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gnata wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gnata controlling the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gnata defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Gnata tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gnata throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gnata's head backwards.
Dixon scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
You can see the frustration on Gnata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon cracks Gnata with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gnata down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gnata throws Dixon to one side and escapes!
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon shoots in but Gnata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gnata defends it nicely.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnata ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Gnata moved out of range.
Gnata uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Gnata moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnata works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Gnata's ribs.
Gnata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.
Gnata keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dixon is thwarting Gnata's attempts to control the position.
Dixon 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.
Dixon trying to control the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gnata wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Gnata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gnata is controlling Dixon's posture.
Gnata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dixon postures up in Gnata's guard and throws a big left but Gnata blocks it.
Gnata trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dixon forces his way into half guard.
Gnata tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Gnata is pressing down on Dixon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata looking for a sweep. Not yet Gnata, not yet.
Dixon is in close to Gnata's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dixon postures up in Gnata's guard and throws a big left but Gnata blocks it.
Gnata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gnata wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Gnata has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture.
Gnata is trying to keep Dixon in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Haloti Gnata.
Dixon shoots in but Gnata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon feints and as Gnata raises his hands in defense, Dixon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gnata working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Gnata is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gnata is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Gnata keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gnata's head.
Gnata looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Gnata.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gnata has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Dixon postures up in Gnata's guard and throws a big left but Gnata blocks it.
Gnata wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Gnata is controlling Dixon's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Haloti Gnata.
Gnata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gnata throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Haloti Gnata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gnata misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Gnata.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Gnata takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gnata misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gnata throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
A head kick by Gnata misses
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gnata pinned against the cage. Gnata gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gnata looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Dixon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon cracks Gnata with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gnata scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gnata enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gnata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gnata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Dixon. Beautiful body shot.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gnata manages to avoid it.
Gnata with a jab.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gnata might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Gnata moved out of range.
Dixon throws a body punch but Gnata moves out of range.
Gnata misses with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gnata has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gnata there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dixon throws a good cross that connects.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Gnata's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnata looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gnata sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon slips a jab from Gnata.
Dixon slips a straight right by Gnata.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gnata.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gnata leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gnata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gnata waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Gnata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gnata.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gnata throws a body kick that misses.
Gnata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon throws a body punch but Gnata moves out of range.
Gnata throws a big shot that misses.
Gnata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gnata jabs Dixon right on the nose. Dixon blinks but takes it well.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gnata doesn't seem phased though.
Gnata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gnata gets caught flat footed, as Dixon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gnata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon won't allow Gnata to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon postures up.
Gnata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gnata has wrist control.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gnata managing to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dixon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haloti Gnata has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dixon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dixon lands in his opponent's guard.
Haloti Gnata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gnata wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gnata is looking to improve his position.
Dixon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dixon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey Dixon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dixon takes a swing at Gnata's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gnata misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
Joey Dixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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