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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cam Dixon (ranked 5270 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zion Williamson (ranked 4873 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cam Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zion Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dixon is trying to keep an underhook but Williamson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Williamson sits in half guard.
Williamson controlling the pace.
Dixon moves into full guard.
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.
Williamson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Williamson has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon pushes Williamson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Williamson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dixon struggling a bit here.
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon trying to remain calm as Williamson controls from the top position.
Dixon throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williamson working away.
Dixon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williamson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dixon moves into the clinch.
Williamson has Dixon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williamson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dixon tumbling to the mat - Williamson dives into Dixon's guard.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Williamson looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williamson controls the pace.
Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Williamson defends easily.
Dixon is pulling down on Williamson's head. It's preventing any offense from Williamson, at least for the moment.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williamson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dixon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williamson clinches up with Dixon and pushes him back against the cage.
Dixon tries to stall but Williamson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dixon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Williamson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williamson clinches with his opponent.
Dixon wants to break free but Williamson has control.
Williamson wants to take the fight to the mat but Dixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Williamson.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon pulls guard effortlessly.
Williamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williamson postures up.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Williamson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson trying to move into half guard but instead Dixon has managed to sweep!
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Dixon is fighting to break Williamson's control of his arms but Williamson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Williamson wants to sweep but no luck.
Williamson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon stands and throws Williamson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williamson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Williamson wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to control Dixon's posture but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon controlling from side mount.
Dixon working the ground and pound but Williamson is defending the strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williamson clinches up against the cage.
Dixon jumps guard but Williamson stands there with Dixon around his waist. Dixon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon is looking to control Williamson's arms but Williamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dixon has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williamson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
Dixon tries to pull guard but Williamson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dixon pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Williamson moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
Williamson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Williamson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Williamson prevents Dixon from improving his position.
Dixon is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Zion Williamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williamson wants to advance to full mount but Dixon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Williamson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Williamson.
Dixon darts in and clinches Williamson up against the cage.
Dixon jumps into guard, dragging Williamson to the mat.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking for subs off his back but Williamson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williamson not doing much here.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.
Williamson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to get to half guard.
Williamson content just to control the position here.
Dixon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dixon tries to hold on but Williamson pushes him away.
Williamson prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
Williamson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
Dixon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zion Williamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williamson 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Williamson!
Zion Williamson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
RATING
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