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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Sutherland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sutherland comes into the arena with The Offspring - All i Want blaring out of the sound system. Dixon has chosen Dark Tranquillity - Iridium as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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209 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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187 cm
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210 lbs
12 - 4 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dean Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sutherland looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dean Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sutherland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dixon trying to control the action but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
Dixon misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dixon wants to control but Sutherland is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Dixon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dixon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon cracks Sutherland with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon tries to score with some ground and pound. Sutherland controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutherland keeps working.
Sutherland wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dixon trying to control the position but Sutherland is working away.
Sutherland taking a bit of punishment here - Dixon scoring with strikes.
Dixon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland tries to buck Dixon off but Dixon is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Dixon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sutherland defending against the ground and pound.
Dixon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon controlling the position from side mount.
Dixon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sutherland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Dixon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sutherland dodges the ground and pound from Dixon.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dixon lands an elbow.
Dixon working the strikes but Sutherland uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dixon prevents Sutherland from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Dixon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sutherland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon throwing shots but Sutherland is blocking nicely.
Dixon throwing shots but Sutherland is blocking nicely.
Sutherland is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Dixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for Dixon.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sutherland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sutherland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon instigates a clinch.
Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sutherland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon jabs Sutherland right on the nose. Sutherland blinks but takes it well.
Sutherland throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Sutherland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutherland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Dixon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sutherland clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dixon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dixon tries to get the hooks in deep but Sutherland pushed the leg off.
Dixon misses with a punch to the head.
Dixon somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Well, with Dixon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sutherland is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dixon throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Even with his hooks in, Dixon manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dixon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, Dixon manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Sutherland preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dixon.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon trying to control momentarily.
Dixon loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sutherland hold on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon lands a shot to the body.
Even with his hooks in, Dixon manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dixon tries to keep control of the position but Sutherland is staying busy.
Dixon wants to control but Sutherland manages to buck him off and is now in Dixon's guard! Nice work there by Sutherland!
Sutherland preventing the sweep.
Sutherland being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dixon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dixon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sutherland!
Dixon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutherland is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dixon throwing strikes here but Sutherland is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon lands with some strikes.
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.
That's time! Sutherland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sutherland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutherland pinned against the cage. Sutherland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutherland pinned against the cage. Sutherland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dixon throws a body punch but Sutherland moves out of range.
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sutherland circles away.
Dean Sutherland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Dixon.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sutherland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Sutherland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Sutherland as Dixon shoots in.
That's one minute 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 prevents Sutherland from improving his position.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Sutherland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sutherland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joey Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sutherland to regain full guard.
Dean Sutherland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Sutherland blocks nicely.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Sutherland has wrist control.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sutherland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Sutherland has wrist control.
Dixon distracts Sutherland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dixon stays in close to Sutherland's body and controls the position.
Dixon distracts Sutherland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon cracks Sutherland with a solid left hand.
Sutherland keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
A relieved looking Joey Dixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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