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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oooh Yeah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oooh Yeah has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Dixon's chin.
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271 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oooh Yeah!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Yeah counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Yeah throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Dixon misses
and Yeah counters with a series of strikes. Dixon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dixon misses with a shot to the body
and Yeah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeah was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Yeah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yeah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yeah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon moves forwards but Yeah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Yeah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yeah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon misses the body punch
letting Yeah counter with a right hand.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yeah counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeah was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeah throws a shot to the body.
Yeah cracks a nice hook into Dixon's ribs.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yeah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon is looking to wear down Yeah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dixon misses with a left hand
and Yeah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yeah with a jab.
Yeah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yeah duly obliges.
It looks like Michael Dixon has been cut.
Yeah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yeah dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon misses with a combination
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon throws a head kick that misses
and Yeah counters with a left to the body.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Yeah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Michael Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeah connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
Yeah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Yeah sprawls well.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yeah cracks Dixon with an open hand slap.
A big left from Dixon misses.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeah.
Yeah tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooh Yeah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yeah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Yeah throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yeah.
Yeah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yeah pushes Dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yeah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yeah wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon 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.
Dixon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dixon tries to get out of the position.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Yeah from controlling successfully.
Dixon trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oooh Yeah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Dixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Yeah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Dixon throws a body punch but Yeah moves out of range.
Dixon cracks Yeah with an open hand slap.
Dixon misses with a double jab
and Yeah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeah clinches up with Dixon and pushes him back against the cage.
Yeah struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Yeah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Dixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Dixon.
Dixon tries to land a knee to the head but Yeah blocks with his arms.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Oooh Yeah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon tries to bum rush Yeah with a series of wild strikes but Yeah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeah lands a jab to the head.
Dixon lands with a shot to the body.
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yeah to score with a decent uppercut.
Dixon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yeah counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Yeah.
Dixon shoots and misses
letting Yeah counter with a right hand.
Yeah lands a jab-cross combination.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yeah counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeah wants to clinch.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a left hand
and Yeah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yeah throws a head punch that misses.
Yeah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon looking for a takedown.
Yeah throws a head punch that misses.
Yeah misses with some punches.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yeah scores with a jab to the head.
Yeah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Yeah counter with a right hand.
Yeah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dixon throws a jab when Yeah was well out of range.
Dixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yeah counters with a two punch combo.
Michael Dixon's cut is getting worse.
Yeah leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yeah throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeah avoids the body shot from Dixon.
A lazy body kick from Dixon
and Yeah counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon misses with a combination
and Yeah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yeah stuffs the takedown.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yeah moves away.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Yeah moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yeah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yeah thuds a left hand into Dixon's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeah lands a jab-cross combination.
Michael Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yeah moves into the clinch.
Dixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Dixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yeah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yeah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon breaks from the clinch.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yeah to counter with a crisp jab.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Dixon tries to bum rush Yeah with a series of wild strikes but Yeah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon sets himself, and Yeah steps forward looking for the clinch! Dixon avoids it this time.
Yeah avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yeah moves away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Yeah. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeah misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oooh Yeah showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Dixon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A combination from Yeah does no damage.
Dixon misses with a shot to the body
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yeah scores with a shot to the body.
Dixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yeah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yeah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yeah dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeah wants to counter with a clinch but Dixon pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yeah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yeah, as that shot connected.
Yeah tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Dixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yeah.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dixon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yeah is trying to get back to half guard.
Dixon trying to control the position but Yeah is working away.
Dixon scoring with punches and elbows.
Dixon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dixon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Yeah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dixon wants to control for a moment but Yeah uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dixon throws a strike but Yeah avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yeah works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon stands up and waves to Yeah to follow him.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yeah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dixon with a body shot.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon swings for the body but Yeah moves out of range.
Yeah looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dixon throws a body punch but Yeah moves out of range.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeah won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon prevents Yeah from improving his position.
Dixon is taking a breather. Yeah says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yeah wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yeah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oooh Yeah!
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