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Event: CEC 663.5     
Date:   Jun 24, 2019
#R1#
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno takes one on the button.#TD2#
Small manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puno on his heels. He'll look to pass Puno's guard now, I'm sure.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Puno managing to control the position.
Puno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
Puno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard. #REVR#
Puno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Puno slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small taking some punishment here, with Puno in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Puno is trying to control. Small wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puno is looking to take a break and control but Small is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back.
Puno looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Small with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puno wants to lay and pray for a moment but Small keeps working.
Small wants to improve his position but Puno is controlling well. #T2#
Puno not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puno pulls his head out easily.
Puno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Small gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Small looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Small has momentary wrist control but Puno slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Small utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Puno throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puno's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB#
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Puno.
Puno is working hard here to advance position.
Puno has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Puno wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Puno is pulling down on Small's head. It's preventing any offense from Small, at least for the moment.
Puno wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Puno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Small wants to pass the guard but Puno is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno sets himself, and Small steps forward looking for the clinch! Puno avoids it this time.
A jab from Small misses.
Small misses with a looping left.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puno fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Small defending well as Puno loads up on a big left hand.
Puno slips under a jab.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Puno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Puno or perhaps it was just good defense by Small, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Puno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Small throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Puno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Puno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Nice shot by Small.
Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno lands the left hand.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Small. Small circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Small gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puno to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Small keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass. #SUB2#
Small has his feet on Puno's thighs here. He's pushed Puno off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Puno screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dixie Small!
During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 646     
Date:   Mar 08, 2019
#R1#
Ajax slips a straight right by Small.
Small blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Ajax lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ajax fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ajax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small slips a straight right by Ajax.
Ajax misses with a wild body shot.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Ajax counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajax misses with a body shot.
Small on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ajax. Ajax obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ajax.
Ajax throws a shot to the body.
Ajax tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Small releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Small lands a jab to Ajax's midsection.
Ajax loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.
Ajax definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Small misses with a body shot.
Ajax shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Small eats them both and turns towards Ajax to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ajax swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Small moves away from the strike by Ajax.
Ajax scores with a push kick.
Small looks winded!
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ajax slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Ajax lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
Marco Ajax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Ajax catches Small right on the button with a cross.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajax.
Small swings for the body but Ajax moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ajax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Ajax drops Small with a beautiful combination! Small stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ajax is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Small is rocked!
Crunch! Ajax slams his shin into Small's torso.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Ajax finish him?
Ajax fakes the body blow, causing Small to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Small goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Ajax!
A less than humble Marco Ajax misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Dixie Small had this to say: 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: CEC 644     
Date:   Feb 27, 2019
#R1#
Pera moves away from the strike by Small.
Pera avoids the body shot from Small.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pera really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Pera cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Small blocks a head kick by Pera.
Pera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pera wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pera.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pera was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
A jab from Small misses.
Pera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small misses with a body shot.
Pera swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pera connects with a solid leg kick.
Pera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera stuffs the takedown attempt from Small. Small gets slowly back to his feet.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.#TD#
Pera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Small tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pera is in Small's guard.#SUB2#
Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2##SUB2#
Small has his foot on Pera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pera trying to control but Small is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pera defends well.#SUB2#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Small being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Small keeping moving, preventing Pera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Small working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pera defends it easily.
Pera wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Small has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pera has managed to get both his arms back between Small's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Small has an active guard here but Pera 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 Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Pera takes the fight into the clinch.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pera is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pera tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pera.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Pera.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Pera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pera misses with a body shot
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Pera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Pera pushes Small up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Pera effectively controlling the action here.
Small is trying to pull guard but Pera has him pressed against the cage.
Pera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Small pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Small takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
Pera lands a head shot.
Pera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pera rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Small.
Pera fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Pera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Pera throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Small swings for the body but Pera moves out of range.
Small misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Pera is predictable there
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small takes a swing at Pera's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pera.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Pera misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Pera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Small did well to prevent Pera getting side control.#SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Small looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Small gets full guard.#SUB2#
Small working for a triangle but Pera defends it easily.
Pera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Small looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pera wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pera scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Small looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pera has picked Small up and slammed him! Small can't keep hold of the triangle and Pera manages to pass to side control!
Pera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Small's legs.
Pera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Small some visible discomfort.
Small is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pera connects with a decent elbow.
Small gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Small wants to control but Pera is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pera connects with a nice short shot to Small's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Pera dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Small jabs at Pera's body.
Pera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Small sprawls well. Small wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pera gets slowly back to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pera!
Pera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Small connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pera throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Small will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Small throws out a loose jab but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pera. #T1#
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Pera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pera dives in for a single leg takedown but Small sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera throws a big shot that misses.
Small digs a good body shot into Pera's ribs.
Pera connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small works Pera's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Pera forces Small back against the cage and clinches.
Pera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Small is pressed up against the cage. Pera has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Small down to the mat. Small avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Small is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pera.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pera moves out of range of the strikes.
Small dives in and grabs Pera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pera pushes down on Small's head and hops out.
Pera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pera walks into a left hand.
Dixie Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pera appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pera fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Small has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pera misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Pera ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Small throws a body punch but Pera moves out of range.
Pera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Pera misses.
Pera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Nice defenses there by Small.
A good leg kick by Pera.
Pera lands a nice shot to the body.
Small checks a leg kick.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pera jabs at Small's body.
Pera throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pera. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small lands a jab.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pera.
Pera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Small enables Pera to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Small manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Pera throws a big right hand that misses.
Pera postures up. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a triangle but Pera pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Small has an active guard here but Pera has managed to pass into half guard.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pera is trying to control. Small wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pera lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pera pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Pera.
I think Pera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Pera!

An out of breath Pekka Pera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dixie Small spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: CEC 640     
Date:   Feb 01, 2019
#R1#
Savitaipale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Small is fending him off so far but Savitaipale persists. Nope, Small circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand.
Small takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Savitaipale scores with a jab.
Small defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Small throws a shot to the body.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Small.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savitaipale.
Small thuds a left hand into Savitaipale's body.
Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savitaipale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Savitaipale is just out of range.
Savitaipale throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Savitaipale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savitaipale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small throws the left hand but Savitaipale avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savitaipale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Savitaipale blocks a jab.#TD#
Small shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Small is trying to work for a kimura but Savitaipale is defending well.
Small working over Savitaipale with some ground and pound. Savitaipale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Savitaipale looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Savitaipale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Small is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savitaipale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Small.
Savitaipale is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Savitaipale's head.
Savitaipale is pressing down on Small's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savitaipale manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Savitaipale works over Small with some ground and pound from guard.
Small controls Savitaipale momentarily but Savitaipale frees himself.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Savitaipale has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Small to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Savitaipale is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Small pulls down on the head and he's put Savitaipale to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dixie Small!
After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Atte Savitaipale spoke after the fight, saying 'Better man won..Respect to him!Gonna choke him back stage..'.

 

Event: CEC 632     
Date:   Dec 12, 2018
#R1#
Small shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daghammar defends it nicely.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small swings for the body but Daghammar moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Small misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Small swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Small connects with a body shot.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Daghammar ducks down to avoid it.
Daghammar throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small slips a jab from Daghammar.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Dag Daghammar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daghammar throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small has a takedown stuffed.
Small is looking to wear down Daghammar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Small takes a swing at Daghammar's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small connects with a right hand. Daghammar shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Small connects with a jab.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Daghammar loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar slips a straight right by Small.
Small throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range. #T3#
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small throws a hook to the side of Daghammar's head but Daghammar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daghammar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daghammar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Small misses with a shot to the body
enabling Daghammar to counter with a crisp jab.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Small tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daghammar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small missing with a left hand there. Daghammar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Small.#T4#
Small misses with a straight left.
Daghammar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small shoots in looking for a takedown. Daghammar tries to sprawl out of it but Small keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daghammar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Small throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.#TD#
Small fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Daghammar sprawls well initially but Small persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Daghammar is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
Nice strikes from Small there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Daghammar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Daghammar 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.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Small looks to land a combination but Daghammar avoids it well.
Daghammar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Small misses with a takedown
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Daghammar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small throws a body punch but Daghammar moves out of range.
Small throws the left hand but Daghammar avoids the punch easily.#T1#
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar is looking for the big counter here.
Nice uppercut lands for Small. That snapped Daghammar's head back.
Small swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Small.
A little jabbing left from Daghammar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daghammar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Daghammar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daghammar.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Small loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Small scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Small is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Daghammar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daghammar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small.
Small throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Daghammar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Small's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Daghammar's head. #T3#
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Small works his foot free and advances to mount.
Small connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Small working the ground and pound effectively.
Small has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daghammar's face.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small is landing with some decent strikes but Daghammar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Daghammar wants to get back to his feet.
Small misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Small dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Daghammar is in a horrible position here. Small smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throws a sloppy strike and Daghammar uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Daghammar has ended up in Small's guard.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Daghammar throwing strikes but missing.
Daghammar stays in close to Small's body and controls the position.
Daghammar working some strikes from top position.
Small keeping moving, preventing Daghammar from controlling successfully.
Small trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daghammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Daghammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Small swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Daghammar throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.
Small goes for a double leg but Daghammar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daghammar continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Daghammar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daghammar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Daghammar lands a left and a right that send Small crashing to the mat, dazed. Daghammar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Small is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Daghammar. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Small is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daghammar circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Small tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Daghammar wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dag Daghammar!
Dag Daghammar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: CEC 630     
Date:   Nov 28, 2018
#R1#
Small misses with a body shot.
Small gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nikolaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolaev looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dixie Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nikolaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Nikolaev misses its target.#TD2#
Small throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nikolaev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Small is in Nikolaev's guard.
Nikolaev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nikolaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nikolaev works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nikolaev wants to take a breather but Small is having none of it. #SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nikolaev pulls his head out easily.
Nikolaev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolaev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Small is trying to control but can't.
Small is trying to control but Nikolaev manages to pass to mount!
Small is in a horrible position here. Nikolaev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Small is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikolaev trying to control but Small is having none of it. #SUB#
Nikolaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Small frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Small tries to hold on but Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Small can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nikolaev landing punches.
Small 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nikolaev defends well.
Nikolaev scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikolaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nikolaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Small has momentary wrist control but Nikolaev slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Nikolaev scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Small working for a triangle but Nikolaev defends it easily.
Nikolaev cracks Small with a solid left hand.
Nikolaev lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Small isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nikolaev stacks Small on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nikolaev!
Small is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.
You can see the frustration on Small's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Nikolaev scoring with punches and elbows.
Small tries to improve position but can't.
Nikolaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nikolaev scores with punches from side control.
Small manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Small wants to control but Nikolaev is keeping busy.
Nikolaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Small with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Small is not content to let Nikolaev control the position.#SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Small moves away from the strike by Nikolaev.
The crowd cheers as Nikolaev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Small doesn't seem phased though.
Small will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Small misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nikolaev lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Nikolaev misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Small misses.
Nikolaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Nikolaev misses with a hook.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nikolaev rather than just go for the knockout.
Small lands a jab-cross combination.
Nikolaev throws a big shot that misses.
Nikolaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small misses with a hook
and Nikolaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev slaps away a takedown attempt from Small, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nikolaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nikolaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small looks to land a right hand but Nikolaev moved out of range.
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Nikolaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Nikolaev misses the shot to the body.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikolaev shoots in for a double leg but Small sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Small catches Nikolaev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Small takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nikolaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikolaev is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small misses with a hook.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikolaev. Nikolaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
Small looks to land a left hand but Nikolaev moved out of range nicely.
Nikolaev slips under a jab from Small.
Nikolaev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Small shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nikolaev but Nikolaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolaev misses the target.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Small lands with an overhand left.
Nikolaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.#T4#
Nikolaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikolaev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Small misses with a body shot
and Nikolaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikolaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Small shoots in looking for a takedown but Nikolaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Small's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volya Nikolaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Nikolaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small connects with a right hand. Nikolaev shakes it off.
Small lands a nice hook to Nikolaev's body. Nikolaev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nikolaev scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Small slips under a jab.
A combination from Nikolaev does no damage. #CL#
Nikolaev closes the distance and clinches.
Nikolaev working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolaev.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Nikolaev looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
A jab from Small does it's job there.
Nikolaev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Small defends well and Nikolaev ends up having to push Small into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Small looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nikolaev is fending him off so far but Small persists. Nope, Nikolaev circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolaev throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it.
Nikolaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small slips under a jab from Nikolaev.
Small throws out a counter right but Nikolaev avoids it with no problem.
Nikolaev slips under a jab from Small.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with an uppercut. Nikolaev saw that one coming.
Nikolaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nikolaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolaev walks into a left hand. #T1##CL#
Nikolaev instigates a clinch.
Small taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Nikolaev prevents a body shot from Small.
Small stalling in the clinch but Nikolaev improves position.
Nikolaev is trying to drag Small to the mat but Small just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Nikolaev breaks the clinch.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nikolaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Nikolaev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikolaev moves away.
Nikolaev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nikolaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikolaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Nikolaev misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Nikolaev wants to clinch but Small slips to the side
and Nikolaev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikolaev tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Small misses with a body shot
and Nikolaev counters with a left and a right that stings Small.
Nikolaev missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikolaev avoids the body shot from Small.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small misses with a hook
and Nikolaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nikolaev takes one to the side of the head.
Small lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Small lunges at Nikolaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nikolaev's hand.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Nikolaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolaev.#T3#
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolaev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Small tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Small slips under a jab.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikolaev throws out the jab.
Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Nikolaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Nikolaev clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Nikolaev wants the takedown. Small is fighting it off but Nikolaev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Small's guard against the cage.
Volya Nikolaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Small looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikolaev passes into side control.
Small is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Nikolaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nikolaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Small is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Small struggling a bit here.
Small is looking for a sweep.
Small wants to control but Nikolaev postures up.
Nikolaev working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Volya Nikolaev.
I think Nikolaev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Volya Nikolaev!

A relieved looking Volya Nikolaev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Dixie Small had this to say: 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: CEC 629     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
Dall staying out of range there.
Dixie Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Small misses
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Dall.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Dall counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galen Dall!
Galen Dall retains his lightweight title!
Galen Dall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: CEC 626     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
Small avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Small slips under a jab.
Camacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Small counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Small trying to control from half guard but Camacho is working away.
Camacho keeping control of the position.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camacho tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Small throws a strike but Camacho avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1#
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camacho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camacho throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small cracks Camacho with a solid left hand.
Camacho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Camacho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Camacho!#REVR##SUB2#
Small has an active guard here but Camacho has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camacho in particular looking to stall.#T2##SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camacho lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Small actively working from the bottom here.
Small wants to control but Camacho passes into side.
Small trying to control but Camacho flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
Small is in bad spot here.
Small breaks Camacho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Camacho.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Small keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Camacho's head.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Camacho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Small throws a strike but Camacho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Camacho trying to control but Small is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Camacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a triangle but Camacho pushes his legs off easily.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camacho working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camacho defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Small connects with a body shot that sends Camacho's belly button to the back.
Small takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camacho's hands.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Camacho clinches up against the cage.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Camacho cracks Small with a nice body shot.
Camacho can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
Camacho throws a head punch that misses.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Small blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Small is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho. #T1#
Small blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho slowing the pace effectively.
Stalling in the clinch from Small.
Small lands a hook to the side of the head.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Camacho - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Camacho stalling in the clinch but Small improves position.
Camacho trying to stall but Small improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Camacho can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Camacho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hector Camacho.#TD2#
Small changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Camacho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Small is trying to ground and pound but Camacho uses the momentary lack of control by Small to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Small has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Camacho defend it? Small steps over the head and cranks it - Camacho is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Small!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Hector Camacho was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck it's going to shit fast, getting old been a long road.'.

 

Event: CEC 623     
Date:   Oct 24, 2018
#R1#
Diehard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diehard.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diehard defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small connects with a jab.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Small is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diehard with a body shot.
Small looks to land a right hand but Diehard moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Small swinging wildly here.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diehard moves away.
Diehard misses with a straight left.
Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Diehard misses with a looping left.
Small misses with a double jab.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diehard misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small dodges the punch combination from Diehard.
Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diehard throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Small misses with an uppercut. Diehard saw that one coming.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diehard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
The fighters circling - Diehard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diehard is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Small lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diehard circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruce Diehard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diehard.
Diehard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diehard looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diehard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Diehard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diehard misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Diehard throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Diehard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Small takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diehard lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Diehard as he connects with a hook.
Diehard throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Diehard tries to sprawl but Small drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diehard is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Small is just content to waste time from the top position. Diehard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Diehard's brow.
Diehard looking for a sweep. Not yet Diehard, not yet.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Diehard looking for a sweep. Not yet Diehard, not yet. #T3#
Diehard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Small works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Small connects with a nice short shot to Diehard's temple.
Diehard wants to get back to full guard.
Diehard is working hard here to advance position.
Diehard has hold of Small's hands but Small slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Diehard is defending against the submission attempts here by Small.
Diehard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Small's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Small's back!#T4#
Small trying to control but not successfully.
Small breaks Diehard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Small with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diehard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diehard trying to control the position.
Small landing with the ground and pound.
Diehard working a defensive guard here.
Diehard wants to sweep but no luck.
Small working some strikes from top position.
Small postures up in Diehard's guard and throws a big left but Diehard blocks it.
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Diehard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diehard jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Diehard cracks Small with an open hand slap.
Diehard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Bruce Diehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diehard moves away from the strike by Small.
Small misses with a hook. Diehard ducked under it nicely.
Small throws a shot to the body.
Diehard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Diehard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diehard takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diehard misses with the combination.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Diehard counters with a right hand to the body.
Diehard on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diehard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diehard throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Diehard misses with an uppercut.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Diehard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diehard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small throws a series of punches but Diehard moves out of range.
Small misses with a double jab
and Diehard counters with a right hand to the body.
Diehard throws a body shot but no joy.
Small throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Diehard counter with a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diehard missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diehard.
Diehard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Small blocks a jab.
Diehard connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diehard throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Small counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diehard is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diehard won't allow Small to pass to mount.
Diehard is looking to improve his position.
Small lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Small trying to control from half guard but Diehard is working away. #SUB2#
Small is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diehard is trying to get back to full guard.
Diehard trying to hold on to Small's head to control him but Small postures up.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diehard desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diehard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diehard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
Diehard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diehard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diehard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diehard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diehard trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Diehard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diehard manages to avoid it.
Small misses with an uppercut. Diehard saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Diehard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Diehard.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diehard lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Diehard moves away from the strike by Small.
A little feinted left hand from Diehard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Diehard cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Diehard.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diehard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diehard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diehard.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Diehard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diehard throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Small misses with the combination.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Diehard is just out of range.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diehard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Small if he has to take too many more of those.
Diehard just misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Diehard ducks down to avoid it.
Diehard is looking to counter punch.
Diehard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Small shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Small showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diehard is staying active underneath Small, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Diehard wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diehard is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Small connects with a nice short shot to Diehard's temple.
Small has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diehard is looking to get to half guard.
Small putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Small lands a heavy elbow.
Diehard tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Diehard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diehard 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.#SUB#
Diehard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Diehard's head.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diehard's head.
Small working over Diehard with some ground and pound. Diehard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diehard tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Diehard moves into full guard. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diehard is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Small is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Small thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Small is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diehard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Small is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Diehard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Small defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Small 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

A victorious Dixie Small thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 617     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Small ducks right into an uppercut from Tahere.
Donk. Small catches Tahere right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Tahere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Small lands a jab to Tahere's midsection.
Tahere throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Tahere throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small lands with a right hand.
Tahere looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tahere waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Tahere connects with the punch.
Tahere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small swings for the body but Tahere moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small misses with a looping right.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##TD#
Small closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Small throwing shots but Tahere is blocking nicely.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tahere's head.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small. #ES2#
Tahere has one foot on Small's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tahere throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small blocks a jab.
Small drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tahere sprawls and moves away.
Small throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Small throws out a loose jab but Tahere uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Tahere jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tahere scores with a nice strike.
Tahere ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Dyllz Tahere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tahere throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tahere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tahere, as that shot connected.
Tahere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Tahere throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small scores with a nice strike.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Tahere misses with a straight right.
Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tahere at a distance.
Tahere lands a head shot.
Small scores with a jab.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Tahere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tahere doesn't seem bothered though.
Small shoots for a takedown but Tahere saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Tahere swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Small.
Tahere avoids the body shot from Small.
A swing and a miss from Small.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small blocks a jab.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Tahere 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.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tahere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Tahere throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Tahere paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tahere is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Small had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Tahere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tahere with a hook.
Tahere lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tahere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small misses with a body shot.
Tahere scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Tahere - just one landing.
Small lunges at Tahere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tahere's hand.
A big right from Tahere misses.
Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Small cracks Tahere with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tahere.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tahere.
Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tahere needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dyllz Tahere will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tahere with a jab.
Small scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Tahere. Those never looked like landing.
Small lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Small swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tahere counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tahere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tahere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tahere misses with a straight right.
Small misses with an uppercut. Tahere saw that one coming.
Tahere looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Small doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tahere counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tahere defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Tahere throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere misses with a two punch combination.
Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tahere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tahere feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tahere slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small ducks right into an uppercut from Tahere.
Small staying out of range there.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tahere misses with a hook.
Small throws a jab when Tahere was well out of range.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small defending well as Tahere loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small shoots for a takedown but Tahere saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tahere finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small misses with the combination.
Small misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Tahere as Small shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahere connects with a jab.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tahere was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small misses with a body shot.
Tahere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tahere looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Small tests Tahere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tahere ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Tahere lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Tahere misses.
Tahere takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD#
Tahere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Small to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Small looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tahere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tahere utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tahere has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.
Tahere wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Small trying to control but Tahere is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Tahere is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Small 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.
Small throwing strikes from guard but Tahere blocks nicely.
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Tahere has wrist control.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tahere throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Small swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tahere scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Small tests Tahere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tahere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tahere swinging wildly here.
Tahere misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Tahere does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tahere moves away.
Tahere looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range. #T1#
Tahere avoids the body shot from Small.
A shot to the body from Small misses
and Tahere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tahere misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Tahere there.
Small takes one to the side of the head.
Tahere loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.
Tahere throws a big shot that misses.
Small is looking to wear down Tahere with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tahere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Tahere is just out of range.
Tahere scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Small misses with a left hand
and Tahere counters with a stiff right hand.
Tahere moves out of range as Small strikes.
Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tahere connects with a looping right hand.
Tahere misses with a looping right.#T2#
Tahere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tahere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small dips to his left and cracks Tahere with an uppercut!
Tahere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tahere throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tahere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tahere manages to avoid it.
Tahere scores with a jab.
Tahere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Small misses.
Small staying out of range there.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Tahere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small lands a jab-cross combination.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tahere. #T3#
Tahere looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tahere digs a good hook to Small's body.
A cross from Small lands.
Small scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Tahere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Tahere throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Tahere rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Tahere misses.
A big right from Tahere misses.
A left lands for Tahere.
Tahere misses with a looping right.
Small swings for the body but Tahere moves out of range. #T4#
Tahere smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tahere slips a jab from Small.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahere swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tahere takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Small swings for the body but Tahere moves out of range.
It seemed like Tahere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tahere throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Tahere lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Small takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Tahere does it's job there.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small moves forwards but Tahere connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dyllz Tahere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tahere 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dixie Small!

During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CEC 609     
Date:   Aug 22, 2018
#R1#
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Leka tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Small appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small lands a nice hook to Leka's body. Leka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Leka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Small tries to move into range but Leka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Leka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Small on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Small lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Leka drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leka defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small keeping full guard, as Leka tries to pass. #T1#
Leka is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.
Leka controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leka works over Small with some ground and pound from guard.
Leka is working Small over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Small looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leka throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Leka lands a couple of elbows.
Leka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Small's head.
Leka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Small escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leka postures up in Small's guard and throws a big left but Small blocks it.
Leka connects with a couple of short punches.
Leka stopping the sweep attempt from Small.
Leka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Small's head.#SUB#
Small is looking for a triangle but Leka pushes his legs off easily.
Small working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leka.
Leka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Small trying to control the position.
Leka is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control.#T3#
Leka connects with a couple of short punches.
Small trying to keep a closed guard but Leka is proving a slippery customer.
Small 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.
Leka wants to pass the guard but Small is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leka throws a sloppy strike and Small has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Leka is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Small!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 604     
Date:   Jul 27, 2018
#R1#
Zackrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Zackrisson moves away and avoids it.
Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zackrisson lands a jab to the head.
Small shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zackrisson connects with a solid leg kick.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zackrisson throws a hook but Small blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zackrisson.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zackrisson throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gabriel Zackrisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Small lands a body shot.
Small lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Zackrisson misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Zackrisson is retaining full guard.
Small working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Zackrisson keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Small throws an elbow that misses. Zackrisson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Zackrisson!#REVB#
Small keeping full guard, as Zackrisson tries to pass. #SUB#
Small throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zackrisson uses it to pass to side control.
Small manages to get back to half guard.
Small wants to improve his position but Zackrisson is controlling well.
Zackrisson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Small does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Small actively working from the bottom here.
Small preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Zackrisson stalling. #SUB#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small 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.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Small is refusing to be controlled, as Zackrisson sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Small has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zackrisson is working away from the top position though.#SU2#
Zackrisson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Small throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson scores with a leg kick.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson lands an overhand right.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zackrisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zackrisson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head.
Zackrisson throws a big shot that misses.
Zackrisson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Small misses with a hook
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Zackrisson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zackrisson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
Small misses with a looping left.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gabriel Zackrisson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Zackrisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Small with a poor takedown
and Zackrisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zackrisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Small strikes.
Small avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zackrisson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Zackrisson is just out of range.
Small defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Zackrisson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Zackrisson.
Small swings for the body but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Small misses with a hook.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small cracks Zackrisson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zackrisson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson walks into a jab.
Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Small tries to move into range but Zackrisson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Zackrisson's belly button to the back.
Zackrisson throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
A good leg kick by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small misses with a right hand
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Small lands a nice hook to Zackrisson's body. Zackrisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zackrisson manages to avoid it.
Small lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zackrisson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Small misses with a right hand
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Zackrisson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zackrisson misses with a low kick as Small jumps back.
Small moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Small misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson. #T3#
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zackrisson connects with an inside leg kick.
Zackrisson throws a good cross that connects.
Small misses with a hook.
Small is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zackrisson throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Zackrisson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Small counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zackrisson thinking.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Small lands with a straight right. Zackrisson didn't see that one coming.
Small shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zackrisson as he jumps to the side.
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small tries to bum rush Zackrisson with a series of wild strikes but Zackrisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zackrisson.
Small misses with a body punch
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Small throws a body punch but Zackrisson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Zackrisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Zackrisson.
Small throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson blocks a jab.
Zackrisson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small moves away from the strike by Zackrisson.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gabriel Zackrisson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Zackrisson tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a nice right hand.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Small throws a series of punches but Zackrisson moves out of range.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Zackrisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zackrisson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Small's hands.
Zackrisson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
A cross from Zackrisson lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Zackrisson throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it. #T1#
Zackrisson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Small defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Zackrisson misses with a straight left.
Small looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zackrisson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Zackrisson scoring well with a low kick there.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Small saw that one coming.
Zackrisson is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small dives in for a single leg takedown but Zackrisson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small digs a good hook to Zackrisson's body.
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zackrisson lands a body shot.
Zackrisson connects with a looping right hand.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zackrisson can pounce on him.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Zackrisson ducks down to avoid it.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Zackrisson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a low kick, right behind Small 's knee.
Small blocks a leg kick.
Small takes a swing at Zackrisson's ribcage but misses.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Zackrisson jabs at Small's body.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Small if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zackrisson feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Zackrisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zackrisson clobbers Small with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zackrisson scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zackrisson moves out of range as Small strikes.
Zackrisson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Small.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zackrisson connects with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson cracks the inside of Small's front leg.
Gabriel Zackrisson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Zackrisson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zackrisson.
Zackrisson dips to his left and cracks Small with an uppercut!
Zackrisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zackrisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small throws a hook to the side of Zackrisson's head but Zackrisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zackrisson lands with a right hand.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Zackrisson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zackrisson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zackrisson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Small.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Zackrisson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zackrisson slips under a jab from Small.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Zackrisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zackrisson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Zackrisson!

Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#714 Kruger v Pagnozzi     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Lamb lands a lovely overhand right.
Small takes a swing at Lamb's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Lamb forces Small back against the cage and clinches.
Small is working Lamb over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Lamb.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamb's elbow.
Lamb misses with some punches.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Lamb being controlled against the cage.
Lamb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Small misses with a body punch.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small blocks a body shot from Lamb.
Lamb tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Lamb working aggressively here. #T1#
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Lamb lands with a right to the head.
Small makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lamb.
Small prevents a body shot from Lamb.
Lamb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Lamb tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamb tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamb tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lamb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamb is leaning against Small and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Small prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Lamb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamb fails to pull guard.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small wants a takedown. #T2#
Lamb throws a head punch that misses.
Lamb can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action. #TD#
Lamb tightens his grip and picks Small up, before dumping him to the ground. Small manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lamb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Small has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lamb is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Small.
Small tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Small taking punishment in the form of punches.
Small isn't going anywhere.
Small is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Lamb working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Small is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Small tries to buck Lamb off but Lamb is having none of it.
Small struggling a bit here.
Small is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lamb connects with a decent elbow.
Lamb looks up at the clock and then as Small takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lamb smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Small takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Small is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Small's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Small tries to buck Lamb off but Lamb is having none of it.
Lamb is working Small over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Small takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Lamb goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Small rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lamb's guard! Nice work there by Small!
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Small trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lamb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Small keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lamb's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Lamb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lamb just misses with a punch to the body.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamb was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Lamb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Small.
Lamb misses with a takedown attempt - Small sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lamb misses with an uppercut.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lamb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small slips under a jab.
Small stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb staying out of range there.
Small lands a jab to Lamb's midsection.
Lamb loads up on a big right hand but Small slips the punch.
Lamb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A punch combination from Lamb misses.
Lamb with a poor takedown #TD2#
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small lands a couple of digs.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Lamb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Small defends it easily.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Lamb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Small works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Small throws a strike but Lamb avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Small stands and throws Lamb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamb managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Small.
Lamb takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lamb avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small.
Small throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamb tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Small wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Small working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Small is putting a hurting on Lamb here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3#
Small postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB2#
Small wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lamb, who protects the arm well.
Lamb stops Small from passing to mount.
Lamb tries to improve position but can't.
Lamb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Small prevents Lamb from improving his position.
Small winds up and cracks Lamb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamb avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Small is pressing down on Lamb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lamb is holding on for now.
Small winds up and cracks Lamb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small working over Lamb with some ground and pound. Lamb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lamb is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Small does no damage.
Small scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Small darts in looking for a takedown but Lamb gets double underhooks and turns Small into the cage.
Lamb swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small misses with a looping left.
Small lands with a good body shot.
Lamb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Small is fending him off so far but Lamb persists. Nope, Small circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.
Lamb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Small staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Lamb ducks down to avoid it.
Small misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Lamb does no damage.
Small throws out a counter right but Lamb avoids it with no problem.
Small throws a body punch but Lamb moves out of range. #T1#
Lamb throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small lands a body shot.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamb throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Lamb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head.
Small shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamb but Lamb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darren Lamb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Small throws a hook but Lamb avoids it easily.
Lamb throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it.
Small fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamb.
Small scores with a body shot.
Lamb shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Small now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lamb misses with a straight left.
Small now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lamb throws a combination that misses
and Lamb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Lamb throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Lamb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Small doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Small misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small throws out a counter right but Lamb avoids it with no problem.
Lamb jabs at Small's body.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Small fails to land with a series of punches.
Small lands with a good body shot.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb moves away.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamb misses the shot to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Lamb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small misses with an uppercut. Lamb saw that one coming.
Lamb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Small fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lamb on the side of the head.
Lamb doesn't manage to clinch there - Small circles away.
Small connects with a jab.#TD2#
Small drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Small lands an elbow.
Small working the ground and pound.
Small working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamb is looking to regain half guard here but Small keeps moving and retains side control.
Small working the ground and pound.#T4#
Lamb gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Small seems to be working for a kimura but Lamb defends the submission attempt.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lamb moves into full guard. #SUB#
Lamb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamb wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Small 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

An out of breath Dixie Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Darren Lamb spoke after the fight, saying 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#711 Goodman v Verama 2     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Ector defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small throws out a counter right but Ector avoids it with no problem.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ector.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Ector.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Ector ducks down to avoid it.
Small works Ector's body with a nice hook.
Small scores with a nice strike.
Small takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Ector misses.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Ector takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ector.
Small lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector misses with a straight left.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Small lands with a shot to the body.
Small lands a really nice looking cross but Ector seems unphased.
Small jabs Ector to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Small scores with a jab to the body.
Ector moves out of range as Small strikes.
Ector misses with a hook.
Ector with a nice cross.
Ector definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Small takes one on the button.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ector rather than just go for the knockout.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Small scores with a jab. Ector acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Small paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small misses with a hook.
Ector needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Ector cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Small tries to move into range but Ector moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.
Ector blocks a jab.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Ector counters with a straight right hand.
Ector is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small throws out a counter right but Ector avoids it with no problem.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Small slips under a jab from Ector.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Ector closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Ector with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Small creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Small escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small throws a body punch but Ector moves out of range.
Ector tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Ector.#CL#
Ector moves into the clinch.
Ector trying to stall but Small improves his position. #T3#
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Small. #BC#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Small tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from Small misses.
Ector is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small misses with a looping right.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ector throws a big shot that misses.
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Ector off the cage and back into range.
Ector scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Ector staying out of range there.#T4#
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Small connects with a body shot.
Small takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Ector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small works over Ector's head and body with a nice combination.
Ector sizes up Small with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ector's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small needs to keep his hands up - Ector had a free shot at his head there.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ector throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Ector slips the punch.#CL#
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
Ector has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Ector missing with knees to the body.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ector manages to avoid it.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a jab when Ector was well out of range.
Small avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ector misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Ector lands a right hook to the body.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ector doesn't manage to clinch there - Small circles away.
Ector throws a lazy uppercut
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector misses with a looping right.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Small looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Small misses with a looping right.
Ector appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Small scores with a hook.
Small lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ector backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector throws a hook but Small blocks it.#T2#
Small dodges the punch combination from Ector.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Small changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Small's corner calls for a 1-2. Small obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ector makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small lands a jab to the nose.
Ector misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ector swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
A jab from Ector misses. #T3#
Nice shot by Ector.
Ector scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ector keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Small feints and as Ector raises his hands in defense, Small changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Ector has his feet on Small's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Small has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ector with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ector misses with an uppercut
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ector misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Small counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ector won't be happy with that. #ES#
Ector explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Small connects with a body shot.#T4#
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ector's head.
Small throws a hook to the side of Ector's head but Ector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small cracks Ector with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ector throws a hook but Small blocks it.
Ector throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Small moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Ector gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Small goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ector prevents it.
Small misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small working aggressively here.
Ector blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ector looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Ector tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small misses with a hook. Ector ducked under it nicely.
Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ector throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small throws a jab when Ector was well out of range.
Ector bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Ector tries to clinch up but Small circles away and keeps his distance.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ector throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ector needs to keep his hands up - Small had a free shot at his head there.
Small lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
Small closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Ector manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Small keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Small tries to pull guard but Ector holds him up against the cage and eventually Small drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Ector breaks from the clinch.
Ector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ector lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Ector feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Small staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Ector.
Ector is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Ector is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ector on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Jab from Small.
Kay Ector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Ector is just out of range.
Ector wants to clinch up but Small keeps it at a distance.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ector defends it well.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Small scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small scores with a jab. Ector acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ector at a distance.
Small with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ector scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ector slips under a jab from Small.
Ector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a few strikes there.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Ector pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Small looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Small lands a two punch combo.
Ector throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ector closes the distance but Small moves to the side
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ector throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Ector thuds a left hand into Small's body.
Ector lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Ector avoids the body shot from Small.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Ector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ector takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small digs a good body shot into Ector's ribs.
Ector scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ector throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Ector misses with a straight right.
Ector drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ector throws a left and a right that both miss
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ector has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ector there as he acknowledges the shot.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small works Ector's body with a nice hook.
Small avoids the body shot from Ector.
Ector throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ector avoids the body shot from Small.
Ector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ector wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dixie Small.
I've got Small winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

Dixie Small thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#706 Keenan v Mirowski     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarkisyan. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small looks to land a right hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range.
Small lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Sarkisyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab.
Sarkisyan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sarkisyan misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Sarkisyan misses its intended target.
Sarkisyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Sarkisyan walks into a stiff left hand from Small.
Nice shot lands for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan misses with a looping right.
Sarkisyan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Small paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sarkisyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sarkisyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Small shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sarkisyan has one foot on Small's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sarkisyan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Small is out of range and Sarkisyan settles back down.
Sarkisyan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
Sarkisyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sarkisyan scores with a body shot.
Sarkisyan throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Sarkisyan misses its intended target.
Small lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like Aharon Sarkisyan has been cut.
Sarkisyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Small looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sarkisyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sarkisyan wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sarkisyan trying to control but Small postures up.
Sarkisyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Small tries to pass to full mount but Sarkisyan defends it. #SUB2#
Small is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sarkisyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Sarkisyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarkisyan defending well though. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a kimura here. #T3##ES#
Sarkisyan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Small is on him like a limpet, forcing Sarkisyan back against the cage.
Sarkisyan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarkisyan scores with a shot to the side of Small's head. #CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sarkisyan is defending well.
Sarkisyan tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarkisyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Sarkisyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sarkisyan - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Sarkisyan breaks the clinch.
Small cracks a nice hook into Sarkisyan's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sarkisyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small. #T4#
A combination from Sarkisyan does no damage.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sarkisyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Sarkisyan.
Nice shot lands for Sarkisyan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarkisyan takes one on the button.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sarkisyan can pounce on him.
Sarkisyan looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
Sarkisyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small misses with an uppercut. Sarkisyan saw that one coming.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the cage and back into range.
Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aharon Sarkisyan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sarkisyan lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Small finds it's target.
Sarkisyan wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
Sarkisyan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sarkisyan wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Small shoots in and bounces Sarkisyan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ES#
Sarkisyan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Small.
Sarkisyan tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Sarkisyan back against the cage. #T1#
Small lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sarkisyan backwards.
Sarkisyan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarkisyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarkisyan working aggressively here.
Small lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Small tries a body shot but Sarkisyan blocks it.
Sarkisyan misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Sarkisyan. #BC#
Sarkisyan manages to break the clinch.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Sarkisyan counters with an outside leg kick.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Small misses with a wild combination.
Sarkisyan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sarkisyan misses with a double jab.
Small paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sarkisyan misses the target.
Sarkisyan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small takes one on the button.
Small moves away from the strike by Sarkisyan.
Small on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sarkisyan lands a right hook to the body.
Sarkisyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Small lands with a shot to the body.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sarkisyan - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Sarkisyan avoids the body shot from Small.
Sarkisyan throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Sarkisyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick but Small moves out of range easily.
Sarkisyan scores with a punch to the head.
Aharon Sarkisyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sarkisyan cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Sarkisyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarkisyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Sarkisyan slips the punch.
Small looks to land a left hand but Sarkisyan moved out of range nicely.
Sarkisyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarkisyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Sarkisyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sarkisyan defends it well.
Sarkisyan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Sarkisyan throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Sarkisyan lands with a nice body kick.
Sarkisyan throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Sarkisyan throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Sarkisyan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small avoids the head kick by Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan thumps Small with a low kick.
A low kick from Sarkisyan misses
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Sarkisyan's belly button to the back.
A leg kick checked by Small.
A big left from Sarkisyan misses.
Sarkisyan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aharon Sarkisyan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Sarkisyan lands.
Small lands with a hook. Sarkisyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sarkisyan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
A nice side step and Small releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Small looks to throw the jab but Sarkisyan is out of range.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarkisyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarkisyan staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarkisyan lands with a nice body kick.
Small uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sarkisyan.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarkisyan manages to avoid it.
Sarkisyan lands with a cross.
Small feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sarkisyans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Sarkisyan counters with a low kick, right behind Small 's knee.
Sarkisyan digs a good hook to Small's body.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Sarkisyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
A left lands for Sarkisyan.
Sarkisyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Sarkisyan defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Small manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sarkisyan on his heels. He'll look to pass Sarkisyan's guard now, I'm sure.
Sarkisyan has his hands on Small's head, controlling the position.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sarkisyan wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sarkisyan managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarkisyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sarkisyan is working hard here to advance position.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aharon Sarkisyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Small won't allow Sarkisyan to sweep him here.
Sarkisyan managing to control the position.
Sarkisyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sarkisyan misses with a body kick.
Small misses with a body shot.
Sarkisyan avoids the body shot from Small.
Sarkisyan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarkisyan, which made it look bad.
Sarkisyan drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
A big right from Small misses.
Sarkisyan feints and then cracks Small's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Small down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sarkisyan.
Small takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarkisyan manages to avoid it.
Sarkisyan lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Sarkisyan there.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sarkisyan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Small digs a good body shot into Sarkisyan's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sarkisyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sarkisyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarkisyan moves away.
Sarkisyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aharon Sarkisyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sarkisyan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aharon Sarkisyan!

During a confident post fight interview, Aharon Sarkisyan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Small throws a lazy right hand but Churchill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small swings for the body but Churchill moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Churchill misses the target.
Churchill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Churchill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Churchill misses the jab.
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Churchill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Churchill wants to clinch up but Small keeps it at a distance.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Small connects with a body shot.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Churchill tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
Churchill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Winston Churchill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small cracks Churchill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Churchill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Churchill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Small moves out of range as Churchill strikes.
Small misses with a straight left.
Churchill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small stuns Churchill with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Small gets tackled into the cage by Churchill. Churchill maintains the clinch.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Churchill.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill blocks an uppercut.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill gets through Small's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Churchill fails to land.
Churchill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.#BC2#
Small pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt
and Small counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Churchill throws a nice inside leg kick.
Churchill throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Churchill misses with a hook.
Churchill lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Churchill moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off.
Churchill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Churchill scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small jabs Churchill to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Churchill moves into the clinch.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Churchill is working Small over against the cage.
Small working aggressively here.
Small blocking some punches.
Small blocking some punches.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Churchill.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Churchill blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Small.
Small lands with a left to the head.
Churchill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small misses with a body punch.
Small digs a right hand into Churchill's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Churchill's gas tank.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Small.
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Churchill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Small tries to work over Churchill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Churchill as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Churchill.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Churchill misses with some punches.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Small misses with the head strike.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Churchill.#TD2#
Small has hold of one of Churchill's legs. Churchill is fighting the takedown attempt but Small gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Churchill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Small defends well.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Churchill keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Small thuds a left hand into Churchill's body.
Churchill tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
Churchill is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Small thuds a left hand into Churchill's body.
Churchill scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Churchill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Small throws a hook but Churchill blocks it.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt.
Churchill closes the distance looking to clinch
and Small counters with a left to the body.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Churchill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Small blocks the body kick.
Small walks into a straight right hand from Churchill.
The fight stays on the outside here - Churchill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Churchill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Churchill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Small lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
Churchill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Churchill lands a shot to the body.
Churchill working aggressively here.
Churchill swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Churchill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Churchill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Small fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Small.
Small lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands. #T2#
Small pressing his opponent against the cage.
Churchill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Churchill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Churchill struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Small tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Winston Churchill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Small tries to break the clinch but Churchill is controlling the position.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Churchill's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Small.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small misses with a body punch.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Churchill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
A short right from Churchill on the inside.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Churchill avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Churchill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Churchill can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Churchill throws a head punch that misses.
Small throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Churchill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Churchill.
Churchill lands a shoulder strike.
Churchill presses Small against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Churchill lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Churchill.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Churchill tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small gets through Churchill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Churchill. #T4#
Small prevents a body shot from Churchill.
Churchill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Churchill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Small.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Churchill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Churchill.
Churchill has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Churchill lands with a short shot to the head.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Churchill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Churchill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Churchill lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small can't find room to land a body shot as Churchill controls the action.
Small lands with a light punch inside.
Small gets through Churchill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Winston Churchill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Churchill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Churchill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Churchill tries to counter by clinching up but Small breaks away and moves out of range.
Churchill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Churchill.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small connects with a body shot.
Churchill lands the left hand.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Churchill rather than just go for the knockout.
Churchill throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
Churchill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Churchill ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Churchill. #T1#
Churchill is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Churchill misses.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Churchill throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Churchill. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Small misses.
Small displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Churchill swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
Churchill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Churchill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Churchill throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Churchill tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Churchill doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Small both land. Nice combination.
Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Churchill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Churchill drives through and clinches with Small against the cage.
Churchill lands a body punch. #TD2#
Small pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Churchill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Small swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Small looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Churchill has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Small to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Churchill is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Small pulls down on the head and he's put Churchill to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dixie Small!
A relieved looking Dixie Small thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2     
Date:   Mar 10, 2018
#R1#
Small lands a body shot.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazaryan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Small.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small scores with a jab.
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Small checks it well.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Small looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small throws a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off.
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Small swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Small takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small looks for a takedown but Nazaryan sprawls well.
Nazaryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan connects with a looping right hand.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Small with the counter takedown but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Nazaryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazaryan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazaryan lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand.
Small punishes Nazaryan's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Nazaryan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Small drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Nazaryan has wrist control.
Nazaryan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Nazaryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Nazaryan!#REVR#
Small is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Small is looking for a triangle but Nazaryan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Small working for submissions but it's allowed Nazaryan to get to half guard.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nazaryan pulls his head out easily.
Small wants to improve his position but Nazaryan is controlling well.
Nazaryan is thwarting Small's attempts to control the position.
Small is looking for a sweep. Nazaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Small has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nazaryan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nazaryan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Small, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small throws a right and a left that Nazaryan avoids nicely.
Nazaryan misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nazaryan.
Small jabs at Nazaryan's body.
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Small misses the shot to the body.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazaryan lands the left hand.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Nazaryan defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nazaryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Nazaryan misses its intended target.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazaryan defends it well.
Nazaryan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small looks to land a left hand but Nazaryan moved out of range nicely.
Nazaryan cracks the inside of Small's front leg.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nazaryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Nazaryan misses
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nazaryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nazaryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small lands a really nice looking cross but Nazaryan seems unphased.
Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nazaryan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet.
Nazaryan misses with a few strikes there.
Nazaryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small throws a hook but Nazaryan avoids it easily.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small moves forwards but Nazaryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.
Small with a nice cross.#T3#
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Small missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nazaryan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nazaryan misses with a wild body shot.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small checks a leg kick.
Small avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nazaryan manages to avoid it.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small misses with a looping right.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
A jab from Small misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nazaryan misses the target.
A big right from Nazaryan misses. #T4#
Nazaryan walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small dodges the punch combination from Nazaryan.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazaryan defends it well.
Nazaryan lands with a right hand.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan feints a jab promting Small to slip. Nazaryan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Small slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Small is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Small moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Small lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nazaryan's head.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Small on the side of the head.
Nazaryan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazaryan scrambles back to his feet.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Nazaryan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Small.
Small digs a good body shot into Nazaryan's ribs.
Nazaryan scores with a one two! Small had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Small misses with a hook.
Small takes a swing at Nazaryan's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Small.
Nazaryan scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nazaryan.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Small misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan misses with a straight left. #T1#
Nazaryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Nazaryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nazaryan defends it well.
Nice shot by Small.
Nazaryan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Small let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nazaryan throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazaryan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Small.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazaryan moves away.
Small cracks Nazaryan with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Nazaryan.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nazaryan eats them both and turns towards Small to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Nazaryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazaryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Nazaryan.
Small is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nazaryan with a body shot.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nazaryan slips a straight right by Small.
Small throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazaryan on the side of the head.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nazaryan doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nazaryan. #T3#
Nazaryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Nazaryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
A low kick from Nazaryan misses #TD2#
and Small counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Small.
Small's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vrej Nazaryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazaryan wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Small is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Small wants to control from the top but Nazaryan keeps moving.
Small is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nazaryan misses with a low kick.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that misses
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Nazaryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Small 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

Our winner, Dixie Small, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Vrej Nazaryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard     
Date:   Feb 17, 2018
#R1#
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kapaldi at a distance.
Kapaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Kapaldi throws a front kick that sends Small stumbling back into the cage.
Kapaldi throws a lazy body kick
and Small counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Small misses
and Kapaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapaldi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapaldi lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick from Kapaldi misses.
Small moves out of range as Kapaldi throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Small tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
Kapaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kapaldi misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kapaldi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Kapaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi counters with a body kick.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Small saw that one coming.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Small is looking to wear down Kapaldi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapaldi.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapaldi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Small takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapaldi throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Kapaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small defending well as Kapaldi loads up on a big left hand.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Small.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Kapaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Kapaldi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Small jabs at Kapaldi's body.
Small tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Small misses
and Kapaldi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Kapaldi with a jab.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kapaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Small misses its target.
Kapaldi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the body.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kapaldi throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small attempts a counter takedown but Kapaldi avoids it well and moves away.
Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kapaldi throws out a leg kick but Small moves out of range and Kapaldi only half commits.
Kapaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kapaldi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kapaldi throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Small looks to land a right hand but Kapaldi moved out of range.
Kapaldi keeps Small at a distance using the push kick.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Small with a body shot.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kapaldi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kapaldi lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Small misses.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kapaldi. #T4#
Kapaldi jabs Small to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kapaldi finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head.
Kapaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Kapaldi off the cage and back into range.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapaldi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Kapaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Kapaldi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Small throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Kapaldi counters with a body kick.
Kapaldi is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kapaldi.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Left hook, right uppercut from Small.
Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Small lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kapaldi at a distance.
Kapaldi lands with an overhand left.
Kapaldi is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Small misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Small sees coming a mile off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Small lands with an overhand left.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Small saw that one coming.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Small avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.#T1#
Kapaldi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Small.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapaldi delivers a nice body kick.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small lands a jab to Kapaldi's midsection.
Kapaldi walks into a jab.
A cross from Small lands.
Good leg kick by Kapaldi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kapaldi throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapaldi misses the target.
Pedro Kapaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kapaldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Small throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Small drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Small tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kapaldi regains half guard, as Small was trying to land strikes.
Small throws a strike but Kapaldi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Small wants to control from the top but Kapaldi keeps moving.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Small with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Small prevents Kapaldi from improving his position.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Small is keen to just control but Kapaldi is a slippery customer.
Small is controlling the pace.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kapaldi is looking to improve his position.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kapaldi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Small wants to work for an arm triangle but Kapaldi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Small looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kapaldi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kapaldi is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kapaldi throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Small throws the left hand but Kapaldi avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot by Small.
Small swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Small jabs at Kapaldi's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapaldi as he avoids it easily.
Kapaldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kapaldi.#T1#
Small lands a body shot.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Small tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Kapaldi keeps Small at a distance using the push kick.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Kapaldi stuffs the takedown attempt from Small. Small gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Small fails with the takedown.#T2#
Small needs to keep his hands up - Kapaldi had a free shot at his head there.
Small slips under a jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Kapaldi scores with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapaldi tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kapaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small.
Kapaldi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Small shoots in and drives through. Kapaldi sprawls well.
Small is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi slips a jab and a cross from Small. #T3#
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Small checks a low kick from Kapaldi.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Kapaldi.
Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Small blocks it.
Kapaldi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kapaldi was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Kapaldi ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Small slips a straight right by Kapaldi.
Small blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Small misses with a wild combination.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Kapaldi looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Kapaldi defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi staying out of range there.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Small half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Small.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi tries to work over Small's front leg with a kick but Small checks it.
Small stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Small shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapaldi but Kapaldi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapaldi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kapaldi 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!

Pedro Kapaldi made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
The defeated Dixie Small had this to say: 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#690 Shin v Volkov 4     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamb was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small slips under a jab from Lamb.
Small misses with a looping left.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamb is looking to counter punch.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Small lands a jab.
Lamb scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lamb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Lamb misses.
Lamb misses the body punch #TD2#
and Small counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lamb is pressing down on Small's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Small looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Lamb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Small gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Small with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Lamb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lamb looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small. #T2#
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Lamb.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
Small pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamb is keeping the position for now.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamb has wrist control.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamb has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lamb is on top in guard. #REVR#
Small has momentary wrist control but Lamb slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Small trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lamb defends well.#SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Small keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Small is looking for a triangle here but Lamb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Small on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lamb working the ground and pound from side control.
Lamb wants to control but Small is keeping him busy.
Small is looking for a sweep.
Small is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lamb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamb landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Small is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamb ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Lamb misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Small misses.
Small shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamb as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Lamb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Small defends it nicely.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Lamb pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Small lands a body shot. #T1#
Lamb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Small on the side of the head.
Lamb's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamb avoids the body shot from Small.
Lamb misses with a wild body shot.
Lamb misses with a series of wild punches.
Small is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lamb rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Small.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Lamb moves away and avoids it.
Lamb throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamb was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Lamb is looking to counter punch.
Lamb works the jab nicely.
Small misses with a body shot.
Lamb drops down looking for a counter takedown but Small sprawls and moves away.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Lamb throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Small throws out a loose jab but Lamb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Lamb scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamb throws a big shot that misses.
Lamb scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamb misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Small doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Small.
Lamb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lamb punishes Small's body with a nice straight punch.
Small defending well as Lamb loads up on a big left hand.
Lamb looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Small lands a really nice looking cross but Lamb seems unphased.
Lamb swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Small looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb is fending him off so far but Small persists. Nope, Lamb circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small misses with a two punch combination.
Small throws the left hand but Lamb avoids the punch easily.
Lamb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lamb drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Small jabs at Lamb's body.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
Small jabs Lamb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Lamb.
Lamb cracks Small with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamb misses the body punch
and Small counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Small connects with a nice looking jab.
Lamb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small jabs Lamb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Small looks to land a right hand but Lamb moved out of range.
Lamb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamb throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small digs a good hook to Lamb's body.
Lamb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamb.
Lamb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small lands a nice hook to Lamb's body. Lamb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Small tries to bum rush Lamb with a series of wild strikes but Lamb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab.
Lamb misses with an uppercut
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lamb lands with a good body shot.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Lamb.
Lamb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lamb has time to react.
Lamb connects with a right hand. Small shakes it off.
Small lands a head shot.
Small misses with a jab to the body
and Lamb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamb.
Lamb throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it.
Lamb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Small throws a nice looking combination but Lamb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Lamb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Small misses.
Small lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Lamb lands a nice shot that snaps Small's head back.
Small changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamb scores with a decent looking hook.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb moves away.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lamb to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamb throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lamb tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Lamb. Those never looked like landing.
Lamb throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Lamb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Lamb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Small has time to react.
Lamb darts in looking for a takedown but Small gets double underhooks and turns Lamb into the cage.
Small takes a swing at Lamb's ribcage but misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Small shoots in and bounces Lamb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Small lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Darren Lamb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Lamb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small controlling from the top position.
Lamb keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Lamb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Small trying to control but Lamb is working from the bottom.
Small showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Lamb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Small can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Small has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lamb to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Small is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lamb pulls down on the head and he's put Small to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darren Lamb!
Darren Lamb made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
Dixie Small spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#687 Goodman v Hanolla 2     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Small swings for the body but Nazaryan moves out of range.
Nazaryan throws a body kick that misses.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Small.
Nazaryan throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small wants to counter the offense by Nazaryan and move into the clinch position.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazaryan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Small.
Nazaryan throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nazaryan swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nazaryan in his tracks.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small throws a hook but Nazaryan blocks it.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrej Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small moves out of range as Nazaryan throws a body kick.
Nazaryan moves away from the strike by Small.
Nazaryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nazaryan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Nazaryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nazaryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nazaryan throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Nazaryan throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Small.#T2#
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Nazaryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nazaryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
No joy there for Nazaryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Small lands a nice hook to Nazaryan's body. Nazaryan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nazaryan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Nazaryan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Nazaryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Nazaryan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazaryan misses with a hook
and Small counters with a nice body shot.
Nazaryan blocks a jab.
Nazaryan swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Nazaryan's head.
Nice body punch from Small. #T3#
Nazaryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Nazaryan drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nazaryan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nazaryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Nazaryan jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Small misses with a hook
letting Nazaryan counter with a right hand.
Small avoids the head kick by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Small has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nazaryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Small's head.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Small misses with a looping right.
Nazaryan takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Nazaryan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Nazaryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small lands a head shot.
Nazaryan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nazaryan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nazaryan throws out the jab.
Nazaryan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Small lands a jab to Nazaryan's midsection.
Nazaryan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nazaryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nazaryan misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Small misses.
Small ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nazaryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Nazaryan fakes the leg kick and cracks Small in the body.
Nazaryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nazaryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Nazaryan as he connects with a hook.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nazaryan walks into a left hand.
Small missing with a left hand there. Nazaryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Nazaryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small scores with a hook to the body. Nazaryan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nazaryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with a body shot.
Nazaryan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nazaryan slips under a jab from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Small walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nazaryan.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nazaryan.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Nazaryan is just out of range.#T1#
Small connects with a body shot.
Small staying out of range there.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Vrej Nazaryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nazaryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nazaryan with a jab.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan thinks about countering with a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nazaryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Small scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Small throws a strike aimed at the side of Nazaryan's head but Nazaryan avoids it well.
Small in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Small works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Small is trying to ground and pound but Nazaryan uses the momentary lack of control by Small to regain half guard.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nazaryan's head.
Small wants to control but Nazaryan is keeping him busy.
Small throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nazaryan to regain full guard.
Nazaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Small advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Small misses with a head shot. Nazaryan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small trying to control but Nazaryan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Small drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nazaryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nazaryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nazaryan! #REVR#
Small is trying to work for a sweep but Nazaryan has mounted him!#T4#
Small is working to get back to half guard.
Small looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Small right now. #SU#
Nazaryan gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazaryan.
A punch combination from Nazaryan misses.
Nazaryan with a hook.
Nazaryan throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Nazaryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Nazaryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Small counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Small listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan slips a jab from Small.
Nazaryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Small walks into a straight right hand from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Small stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Small was well out of range.#T1#
Small dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan swinging wildly here.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nazaryan staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Nazaryan lands a slapping body shot.
Nazaryan throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Nazaryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazaryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nazaryan throws a head kick that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a series of wild punches.
Small unleashes a big counter combination but Nazaryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nazaryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazaryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
A little feinted left hand from Nazaryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nazaryan looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Small misses.
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small catches Nazaryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Small throws a lazy uppercut
and Nazaryan counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazaryan throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Nazaryan moves away and avoids it.
Nazaryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nazaryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small. #T3##TD2#
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Small lands a nice forearm strike.
Small working the ground and pound but Nazaryan is defending the strikes.
Nazaryan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Small looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Small working the strikes but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small throwing shots but Nazaryan is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2#
Small looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Small throwing shots but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Small is pressing down on Nazaryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nazaryan is holding on for now.
Small with the ground and pound but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Small 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Vrej Nazaryan was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man today. I need to look at the tapes and figure out what went wrong but dont you worry I will be back.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#684 DaCoca v Bubba     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Barbossa misses with a looping right.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Barbossa slaps away a takedown attempt from Small, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbossa tried to score with a low kick but Small checks it.
Barbossa lands with a nice body punch.
Barbossa throws a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbossa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbossa thuds his right hand into Small's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbossa ducks under a wild hook from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small dips to his left and cracks Barbossa with an uppercut!
Small lands a head shot.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Small looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small scores with a body shot.
Barbossa throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.#T1#
Small checks a leg kick.
Barbossa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small misses with a hook.
Small scores with a body shot.
Barbossa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Barbossa slips the punch.
Barbossa misses with a body kick.
Small feints the counter takedown.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbossa looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Barbossa tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
Barbossa misses with a hook to the body
and Barbossa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbossa wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
A low kick from Barbossa is predictable there
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Small goes for a double leg but Barbossa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbossa continues to drive forward.
Barbossa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a body punch but Barbossa moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Small misses.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barbossa. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbossa throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.
Barbossa lands a right hook to the body.
Barbossa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barbossa throws a combination that misses
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Barbossa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbossa.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbossa.
Barbossa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbossa looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Barbossa lunges at Small with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Small's hand. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Small.
Geoffrey Barbossa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.#CL#
Barbossa pushes Small up against the cage in a clinch.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Small lands a body shot.
Small lands an uppercut.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbossa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barbossa tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Barbossa misses with a body punch.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbossa misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small blocks a body shot from Barbossa.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbossa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbossa misses with some punches. #T4#
Small prevents a body shot from Barbossa.
Barbossa has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barbossa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Barbossa avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbossa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbossa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small digs a right hand underneath Barbossa's ribcage. Barbossa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Small blocking some punches.
Barbossa is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbossa down to the mat. Barbossa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbossa moves away.
Small catches Barbossa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbossa.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barbossa connects with an inside leg kick.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Small staying out of range there.#CL#
Barbossa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Geoffrey Barbossa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Small works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbossa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barbossa drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barbossa throws a poor cross that misses
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him.
Barbossa with a nice cross.
Barbossa scores with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Barbossa, which made it look bad.
Barbossa connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbossa walks into a jab.
Small misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Small works Barbossa's body with a nice hook.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Small walks into a straight right hand from Barbossa.
Small misses with a straight right.
Barbossa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbossa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Small is able to avoid easily.
Small jabs Barbossa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbossa doesn't seem phased though.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barbossa throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Small fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Small looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target. #T2#
Small misses with a left hand
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbossa misses the jab.
Small defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbossa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbossa walks into a jab.
Small misses the jab.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbossa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbossa moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off.
Small feints the counter takedown.
Small staying out of range there.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbossa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small blocks a head kick by Barbossa. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Barbossa.
Barbossa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Barbossa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
Geoffrey Barbossa is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbossa throws a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Small.
Barbossa tries to move into range but Small moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barbossa misses with a leg kick.
Barbossa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head.
Small slips a jab and a cross from Barbossa.
Small throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Small throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbossa is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Barbossa scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Small.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Barbossa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Barbossa misses with a body shot
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small throws the left hand but Barbossa avoids the punch easily.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Small slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Barbossa lands a jab to the head.
Small misses with a hook.
Small throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Small checks a low kick from Barbossa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Barbossa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbossa misses the target.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Small moves out of range as Barbossa throws a body kick.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Barbossa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barbossa throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Barbossa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Barbossa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Barbossa finds it's way through Small's defenses.
Barbossa moves out of range as Small strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barbossa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barbossa lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
Small swings for the body but Barbossa moves out of range.
Small misses with a hook. Barbossa ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barbossa!
Small throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbossa walks into a jab.
Barbossa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barbossa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Barbossa jabs Small to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barbossa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Barbossa throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Small slips a straight right by Barbossa.
Small scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbossa doesn't seem bothered though.
Barbossa misses with a jab to the body
and Barbossa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
A swing and a miss from Barbossa.
A leg kick checked by Small.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbossa moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Barbossa is predictable there
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Small on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbossa. Barbossa obviously looking to wear him down.
Barbossa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbossa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Small throws a hook but Barbossa avoids it easily.
Barbossa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbossa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Barbossa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbossa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Small moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Small looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbossa throws out the jab.
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Small.
Barbossa moves away from the strike by Small.
Barbossa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbossa slips under a jab.
Barbossa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Barbossa's belly button to the back.
Barbossa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbossa misses the target.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbossa was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Barbossa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Small.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbossa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbossa misses with an uppercut
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small jabs at Barbossa's body.
Barbossa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Barbossa backs off Small throws a huge counter combo but Barbossa manages to avoid it all.
Geoffrey Barbossa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barbossa!
Barbossa throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Barbossa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barbossa.
Small cracks a nice hook into Barbossa's ribs.
Barbossa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbossa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small looks to throw the jab but Barbossa is out of range.
Barbossa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small misses with the combination.
Small connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Barbossa is rocked!#T4#
Small takes a swing at Barbossa's ribcage but misses.
Oh Barbossa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Small unleashes a big counter combination but Barbossa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbossa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbossa seems to have got his legs back now.
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbossa.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Barbossa.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Small lands a nice hook to Barbossa's body. Barbossa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barbossa swings widly with a right hand
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Small moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Barbossa! Small continues to tee off on Barbossa, landing with a left and a right! Small connects with a right hand that leaves Barbossa sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Small!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White slips a straight right by Small.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small misses with a straight left.
White throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
White rushes Small and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from White.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing White back against the cage. #T1#
Small digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Small letting White take a breather here.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Jamie White has been cut.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Small.
Small looking for a takedown.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Small.
Small wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small blocking some punches.
White lands a right hand.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
A short right from White on the inside.
Small scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
A nice left hand lands by White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocks a body shot from White. #TD#
Small lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Small is just content to waste time from the top position. White takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Small preventing the sweep.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White is pulling down on Small's head. It's preventing any offense from Small, at least for the moment.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Small has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Small looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Small looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
White staying out of range there.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from White as Small shoots in.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Small lands with a cross.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from White lands.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. White does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
White moves into range and clinches up with Small.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from White. #T1#
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White misses with a body punch.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Small stalling the fight.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamie White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White lands a right hand.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small blocks an uppercut.
White prevents Small from breaking the clinch.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Small tries a body shot but White blocks it.
A short right from Small on the inside. #T2#
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
White misses with a body punch.
Small is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White working aggressively here.
Small misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White misses with some punches.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White blocks a body shot from Small.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a left to the head.
White lands with a right to the head.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small blocks an uppercut.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small cracks White with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small lands a shot to the body.
Small digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
White digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank.
Small takes a shot to the head.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White misses with some punches.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small looking to stall.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Small ducks under a wild hook from White.
White looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Small swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White wants to clinch.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
White moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
White jabs at Small's body.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White wants to counter the offense by Small and move into the clinch position.
White slips a straight right by Small.
Jamie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White lands a head shot.#CL2#
White rushes Small and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Small breaks the clinch.
Small avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamie White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
White clinches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
White misses with the head strike.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Small works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Small lands with a short shot to the head.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards. #BC#
Small escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Small.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Small.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4##CL2#
White gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White misses with a punch to the body.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Small.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from White.
White letting Small take a breather here.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Small lands a nice uppercut.
Jamie White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from White.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie White!

Jamie White spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#674 Bryant v Mencken     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Ector fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Small, pushing him back against the cage.
Small misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ector works over Small's head and body with a nice combination.
Ector has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ector has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Small finds it's way round the side to connect with Ector's head.
Ector tries to clinch but Small moves away
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Ector misses its intended target.
Ector takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ector looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Ector throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Ector scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ector tries to clinch but Small is having none of it.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Small wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ector misses with a hook to the body
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ector slips under a jab.#T1#
Ector is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Small.
Ector connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ector throws a big shot that misses.
Ector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small clobbers Ector with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ector was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Ector throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Ector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ector looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
As Ector tries to get set, Small tries to push him back and clinch up but Ector manages to avoid the attempt.
Ector misses with a hook. Small ducked under it nicely.
Small lands with a nice combination. Ector backs away looking to recover.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ector lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Small scores with a takedown into Ector's guard.
Ector wants to stand but Small is controlling the position. #T2#
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ector works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Small preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ector wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Small postures up in Ector's guard and throws a big left but Ector blocks it.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ector swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small 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.#T3#
Ector keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Small throws a strike but Ector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ector can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Small is on top in guard. #REVR#
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Ector has wrist control.
Small throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
Small pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ector is keeping the position for now.
Ector trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
Small looking to pass the guard.
Small pushing down on Ector's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Small not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Small missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ector can do to turn this around?
Small bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ector's head backwards.
Small throws a good cross that connects.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Ector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ector moves away.
Small avoids the body shot from Ector.
A shot to the liver by Small. Beautiful body shot.
Ector scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ector counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking. #CL2#
Ector drives through and clinches with Small against the cage. #BC2#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small cracks Ector with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector connects with a single shot there.
Dixie Small is winning the standup battle so far.
Ector stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ector wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Ector.
Small looks to land a right hand but Ector moved out of range.#T1#
Small ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ector getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ector moves away from the strike by Small.
Ector thows a left - swing and a miss!
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Small digs a good hook to Ector's body.
Ector throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small throws a hook but Ector blocks it.
Ector lands a body shot.
It looks like Small has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ector misses with a wild body shot.
Small misses with a body shot.
Ector lands a jab to Small's midsection.
A cross from Ector lands.
Ector looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ector with a nice cross.
Ector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ector throws a hook but Small blocks it.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ector misses the target. #CL2#
Ector clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage.
Small lands a body punch in the clinch.
Small prevents a body shot from Ector.
Ector struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Ector.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Ector's head.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Ector avoids it by throwing Small back against the cage.
Small lands with a right to the head.
Small lands a body punch in the clinch.
Small gets through Ector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ector misses with some punches. #T3#
Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small jabs at Ector's body.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ector ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ector with a hook.
Small takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Small throws a jab when Ector was well out of range.
Ector tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Small counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ector scrambles back to his feet.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Ector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ector misses with a lunging right hand
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Ector is looking to clinch.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
Ector misses with a left hand
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Ector staying out of range there.
Ector blocks a jab.
Small swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Small slips under a jab from Ector.
Small tries to counter by clinching up but Ector breaks away and moves out of range.
Ector scores with a jab. Small acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kay Ector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Ector counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Ector closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ector creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses. #BC2#
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ector takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Ector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ector swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Small swings for the body but Ector moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ector lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Small gets tackled into the cage by Ector. Ector maintains the clinch. #T1#
Small lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Ector holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Small digs a right hand into Ector's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ector's gas tank. #BC2#
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Small.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy left from Ector finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ector. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ector takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ector looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small is looking to counter the offense by Ector and move into the clinch.
Small works the jab nicely.
A big right from Ector misses.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Small counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ector thinking. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a nice body shot.
Ector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small dodges the punch combination from Ector.
Ector tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Ector closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Ector. #BC2#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small catches Ector with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ector throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Small on the side of the head.
Ector misses with a body shot.
Ector misses with a lunging right hand
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ector lands an overhand right.
Ector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Small 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Donk. Small catches Ector right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Small.
Ector throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ector has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Small shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ector but Ector pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Ector moves away and avoids it.
Ector works the jab nicely.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ector slips under a jab.#CL2#
Ector rushes Small and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Small misses with the head strike. #T4#
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Small misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Ector misses.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Ector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Ector moves into the clinch.
Ector takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Ector on the inside.
Nice elbow from Ector. #BC2#
Ector pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ector takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Ector forces Small back against the cage and clinches.
Small tries for a takedown but Ector manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ector escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Small scores with a nice head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kay Ector.
I think Ector 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kay Ector!

Kay Ector gave a mention to Red Light Coffeeshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Dixie Small spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#670 Curry v Mencken     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Barbossa lands a glancing blow to the side of Small's head.
Barbossa wants to slow Small down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Small misses its target.
Barbossa tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Barbossa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Barbossa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbossa scores with a nice right hand.
Barbossa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Small.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa lands a lovely overhand right.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbossa with a nice cross.
Barbossa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barbossa tests Small's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa cracks Small with an open hand slap.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barbossa can pounce on him. #T1#
Small defending well as Barbossa loads up on a big left hand.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and moves out of range.
Barbossa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Small checks the leg kick nicely there.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barbossa is looking to chop away at Small's legs. #CL2#
Barbossa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barbossa misses with some punches.
Small trying to control the position but instead, Barbossa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Small into the cage.
Barbossa throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbossa tries to work over Small's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Barbossa.
Small working aggressively here. #T2#
Barbossa lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Barbossa is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barbossa down to the mat. Barbossa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Geoffrey Barbossa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Barbossa finds it's way through Small's defenses.
Small misses with a takedown attempt - Barbossa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
Barbossa flicks out a counter leg kick but Small steps away.
Barbossa throws a body kick that misses.
Barbossa throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbossa throws a lazy body kick
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Small drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Barbossa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The strikes coming from Small are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Barbossa is trying to control Small's posture but Small avoids it.
Barbossa regains half guard, as Small was trying to land strikes.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barbossa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Small 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.
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Barbossa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barbossa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbossa 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barbossa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Barbossa keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Barbossa is trying to control the position but Small postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Geoffrey Barbossa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Barbossa slips under a jab from Small.
Barbossa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbossa looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barbossa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small blocks the body kick.
Small scores with a three punch combo!
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa misses with a low kick.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Small lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with an uppercut. Barbossa saw that one coming.
Small checks the leg kick.
Barbossa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Barbossa misses with a wild body shot.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Barbossa manages to avoid it.
Barbossa stuns Small with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barbossa avoids the body shot from Small. #T1#
Barbossa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Barbossa misses.
Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small misses with a straight right.
Small backing away here, and Barbossa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barbossa connects with a leg kick. Small looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barbossa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Barbossa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Geoffrey Barbossa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbossa missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.
Barbossa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barbossa connects with a body shot.
Small shoots in but Barbossa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barbossa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbossa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barbossa throws out a powerful jab.
Barbossa tries to clinch there but Small circles away. #T2#
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barbossa. Barbossa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbossa.
Barbossa slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Barbossa throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbossa is looking to clinch.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small connects with a body shot that sends Barbossa's belly button to the back.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Barbossa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbossa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barbossa wants it to stay on the feet.
Donk. Small catches Barbossa right on the button with a cross.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Barbossa misses
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Barbossa scoring well with a low kick there.
Barbossa tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barbossa.#T3#
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small lands a nice hook to Barbossa's body. Barbossa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barbossa, as that shot connected.
Barbossa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbossa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbossa.
Barbossa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Barbossa's head.
Barbossa tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Barbossa throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Small misses with a looping left.
Barbossa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barbossa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbossa scores with a sloppy right hand. Small should have avoided that one. #T4#
Barbossa misses with the body kick#TD#
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throwing strikes from guard but Barbossa blocks nicely.
Small makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Small won't allow Barbossa to sweep him here.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barbossa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbossa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbossa is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbossa.
Barbossa misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbossa tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbossa.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Small throws a jab when Barbossa was well out of range.
Small throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbossa throws a chopping leg kick but Small manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barbossa is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbossa slips a jab from Small.
Barbossa tries a quick counter leg kick but Small is wise to it.
Barbossa lands a body shot.
Barbossa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbossa throws a leg kick but Small sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Barbossa misses with a body shot.
Small just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Small closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barbossa's guard.
Barbossa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small stands up over Barbossa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbossa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Small postures up in Barbossa's guard and throws a big left but Barbossa blocks it.
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is looking to advance position but Barbossa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T2#
Small is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Small is working hard here to advance position.
Small manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Small actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Small wants to control but Barbossa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbossa prevents Small from improving his position.#SUB#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Barbossa seems content to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Small works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbossa won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Barbossa trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Barbossa passes Small's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barbossa stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbossa moves into full mount! Small won't be happy about that!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dixie Small.
I think Small has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

An out of breath Dixie Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#666 Curry v Gunnar 2     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Small fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Boma thinks about countering with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boma.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Small.#T1#
Small throws a nice looking combination but Boma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small misses with a right hand
and Boma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Small throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Boma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boma.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma blocking some punches.
Boma stalling in the clinch but Small improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
Small tries a body shot but Boma blocks it. #BC2#
Small manages to break the clinch.
Small avoids the head kick by Boma.
Small misses with a left hand
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Small misses with an uppercut
and Boma counters with a low kick, right behind Small 's knee.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) in the buildup to the fight.
Boma throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small connects with a looping right hand.
Small scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma moves to clinch but Small breaks away
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
A jab lands there for Small.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Boma.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Oscar Boma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Small finds it's target.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boma with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Small to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Boma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Small throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boma defends it well.
Small comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boma.
Boma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Small manages to circle out of the way.
Small shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Boma lands with a slapping head kick.
Boma misses with a double jab.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Small fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Small scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Small, as that shot connected.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Small there.#TD2#
Small drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Boma sneaks out the side door and pushes Small away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boma counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Boma takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma tries a body shot but Small blocks it.
Small is pushing Boma up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Boma.
Small lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Small on the inside.
A body shot lands from Boma.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Small can turn it around.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Small lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Small is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boma is keeping busy.
Boma blocking some punches. #T3#
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small lands a left hand.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Small lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Small has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boma regains guard immediately.
Small throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Boma is pulling down on Small's head to control his posture.
Boma keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Small throws a strike but Boma rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Small has an active guard here but Boma has managed to pass into half guard.
Boma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Small actively working from the bottom here.
Small wants to improve his position but Boma is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Small stalks Boma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boma's face. Boma staggers backwards, shaken.
Dixie Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Small swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma is looking for a counter combo.
Small jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small throws out a loose jab but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma punishes Small's body with a nice straight punch.
Small swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Boma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Small lands a left hand. #TD2#
Small tightens his grip and picks Boma up, before dumping him to the ground. Boma manages to land in guard.
Oscar Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Boma is retaining full guard.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma looking to control.
Boma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Small looking for subs off his back but Boma has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boma pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Boma wants to pass to mount but Small is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small wants to control but Boma is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Small wants to improve his position but Boma is controlling well.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Small trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boma manages to pass to mount!
Small wants to control but Boma is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Small blocking the ground and pound.
Boma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Small tries to hold on but Boma pushes him away.
Boma trying to control but Small is having none of it.
Small really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Small winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

Dixie Small decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#661 Keenan v Citizen     
Date:   Sep 09, 2017
#R1#
Spanked looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Spanked throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spanked scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Small moves away from the strike by Spanked.
Small slips under a jab from Spanked.
Gonna Spanked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
Spanked misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Small takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Small.
Spanked takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small misses the shot to the body.
Spanked swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Small shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Spanked misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spanked misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Small swings for the body but Spanked moves out of range.
Spanked is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spanked throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Spanked lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the cage and back into range.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Spanked misses.
Spanked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanked shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Spanked displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Spanked on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Small is defended easily by Spanked.
Spanked avoids the body shot from Small.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Small throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Spanked was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Spanked looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spanked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Small moves into the clinch.
Spanked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Small scores with a nice short uppercut.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spanked pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonna Spanked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spanked scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spanked misses with a body punch
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small misses the shot to the body.
Spanked waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Small doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spanked throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spanked.
Spanked misses with a body shot. #T3##CL2#
Spanked instigates a clinch.
Spanked lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spanked misses with some punches.
Small has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spanked avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Spanked on the inside.
A hook to the body from Small.
Spanked makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Small prevents a body shot from Spanked.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spanked pulls his leg out and moves away.
Small is looking to wear down Spanked with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Small gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small with the ground and pound but Spanked uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Spanked has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanked is pulling down on Small's head. It's preventing any offense from Small, at least for the moment.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spanked has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spanked is trying to keep Small in close.
Small might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gonna Spanked will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spanked connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spanked throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Spanked works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Small scores with a sloppy right hand. Spanked should have avoided that one.
Small closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spanked's head.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spanked throws a lazy uppercut
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spanked misses with a hook.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Gonna Spanked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spanked dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Small. That did some damage!
Small checks a low kick from Spanked.
Spanked just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanked wants to clinch
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spanked.#T1#
Spanked defending well as Small loads up on a big left hand.
Spanked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Small checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
Spanked lands a nice shot to the body.
Spanked keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Spanked throws out a counter right but Small avoids it with no problem.
Small takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spanked connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Spanked thows a left - swing and a miss!
Small tries to counter with a takedown but Spanked is quick to defend against it.
Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanked.
Small scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Small lands with a cross.
Small bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.#T2#
Small connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Small takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spanked throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Spanked manages to avoid it.
Spanked swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spanked connects with a body shot.
Small staying out of range there.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spanked just misses with a punch to the body.
Small shoots in but Spanked avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Small misses its target.
Small jabs at Spanked's body.
Small scores with a nice head shot.
Spanked misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Small. Those never looked like landing.
Small lands a really nice looking cross but Spanked seems unphased. #T3#
Spanked cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spanked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Small tries to bum rush Spanked with a series of wild strikes but Spanked uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spanked throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Small checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Good exchange - Small coming out on top.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spanked throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spanked thows a leg kick but Small checks it #TD#
and Small counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spanked is controlling Small's posture.
Small 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.
Spanked avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spanked controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Spanked has wrist control.#T4#
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spanked swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Small postures up in Spanked's guard and throws a big left but Spanked blocks it.
Spanked not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Small postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spanked is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Small, into his guard. #REVB#
Spanked loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spanked wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Spanked working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gonna Spanked will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Small misses.
Spanked cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spanked connects with a looping right hand.
Spanked walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spanked defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Small.
Spanked throws a push kick but Small slaps the foot to one side.
Small cracks Spanked with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spanked looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range. #TD#
Small shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spanked's guard.
Spanked is adopting a defensive guard.
Spanked working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Spanked controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Small pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanked is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Small has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spanked utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spanked seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spanked has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Spanked's brow.
Small distracts Spanked with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spanked not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spanked might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Small haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
Spanked is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spanked controlling Small's posture.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spanked working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Spanked has Small pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spanked steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small throws a hook to the side of Spanked's head but Spanked sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spanked tries to land a front kick but Small steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spanked looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
Small swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Small looks to land a left hand but Spanked moved out of range nicely.
Spanked just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small works Spanked's body with a nice hook.
Spanked throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
Spanked avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spanked misses with a looping left.
Spanked misses with a low kick.
Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spanked misses with a hook.
Spanked steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.#T4#
Spanked throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Small staying out of range there.
Spanked scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Small shoots in and bounces Spanked off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small is fighting to break Spanked's control of his arms but Spanked is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Small is working Spanked over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spanked is pulling down on Small's head. It's preventing any offense from Small, at least for the moment.
Spanked trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spanked 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonna Spanked!

Gonna Spanked very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Dixie Small spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#653 Bryant v Rutten 2     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Swann misses with a lunging right hand
and Small counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Swann thinking.
We've been informed that Small has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Small circles away from the clinch attempt
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swann misses with a hook to the body
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swann to score with a decent uppercut.
Swann tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small misses with a right hand
and Swann counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Swann gets caught flat footed, as Small shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small controlling from the top position.
Small prevents Swann from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Swann has wrist control.
Small throws a strike but Swann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Swann will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swann trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Swann defends well.
Swann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Small keeping moving, preventing Swann from controlling successfully.
Swann stays in close to Small's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Small is looking for a triangle but Swann pushes his legs off easily.
Small working a defensive guard here.
Swann tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Swann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Small has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swann has managed to get both his arms back between Small's legs - danger averted.
Small looking to control but Swann passes into half guard.
Swann is keen to just control but Small is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Small with the active half guard here but Swann passes nicely into side control.
Small is trying to improve his position.
Swann controlling the position. #T4#
Small is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Small makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Small.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Small is on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Swann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Small has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swann avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Small has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swann after a bit of a struggle.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann prevents the takedown attempt.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Swann lands with a slapping head kick.
Small throws a hook but Swann blocks it.
Small looks to land a combination but Swann avoids it well.
Swann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Swann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small cracks a nice hook into Swann's ribs.
Small clobbers Swann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Swann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Swann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Nice shot lands for Small.
Swann takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Swann ducks down to avoid it.
Swann throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Small missing with a left hand there. Swann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swann throws out the jab. #CL#
Swann clinches up with Small and pushes him back against the cage.
Swann gets underhooks to prevent Small's takedown attempt.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Swann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Swann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Swann misses with some punches.
Swann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small can't get the takedown.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.#TD2#
Small turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Swann bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small moves out of range of the leg kick from Swann.
Small swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Swann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Swann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Swann as Small shoots in.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swann.
Swann throws a solid leg kick but Small takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swann.
Small with a poor takedown
and Swann counters with a two punch combo.
Swann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swann tries to close the distance and clinch but Small swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Small 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.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swann counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Small does no damage.
Swann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Swann. That's going to slow Small down. #CL2#
Swann gets tackled into the cage by Small. Small maintains the clinch. #T3#
Small lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Small is looking for a takedown.
Swann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Small lands a takedown into guard.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Swann is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him.
Swann keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Swann pulls Small in close to his closed guard and prevents Small from doing any damage or advancing position.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small trying to control but Swann is working from the bottom.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Swann dominated that second round.
That's time! Swann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Swann tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Swann swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Small tries for a takedown but Swann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Small takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Swann.
Small on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swann. Swann obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Swann drives through and clinches with Small against the cage.
Swann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Small has clasped his hands together around Swann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Swann parries the strikes from Small easily there. Small is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swann to escape.
Small lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small looks up at the clock and then as Swann takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Small smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Swann is not content to let Small control the position. #T1#
Small landing strikes.
Swann is looking for a sweep.
Small creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Small throws a strike aimed at the side of Swann's head but Swann avoids it well.
Small working the ground and pound from side control.
Small laying and praying for a moment but Swann takes advantage and regains half guard.
Swann is looking to escape.#T2#
Small is looking to take a break and control but Swann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Small throws a strike but Swann avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Small postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Swann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small throws a strike but Swann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Swann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swann is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Small trying to keep a closed guard but Swann is proving a slippery customer.
Small can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swann controls the pace.
Small wants to control but Swann passes easily into half guard.
Small is looking to improve his position.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swann missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Swann seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Small does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Swann tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Small dives in for a single leg takedown but Swann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Small moves in looking to clinch but Swann pushes him off.
Small swings for the body but Swann moves out of range. #CL#
Small tries to keep at a distance but Swann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Swann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ross Swann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Small scores with a shot to the side of Swann's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ross Swann.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Swann!

During a confident post fight interview, Ross Swann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: Gc 158     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Small tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chisholm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small lands with a straight right. Chisholm didn't see that one coming.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Chisholm's shoulder, as Chisholm tries to avoid the shot.
Small slips a straight right by Chisholm.
Chisholm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chisholm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chisholm staying out of range there.
Small swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chisholm counters with an outside leg kick.
Chisholm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Small connects with a nice looking jab.
Chisholm throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Chisholm gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Small to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Chisholm has his feet on Small's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Chisholm scores with a nice strike.
Chisholm throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Chisholm manages to avoid it.
Small moves forwards but Chisholm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chisholm misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Small counters with a single leg into guard. Chisholm didn't expect that.
Small wants to pass the guard but Chisholm is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small trying to control but Chisholm is working from the bottom.
Small postures up in Chisholm's guard and throws a big left but Chisholm blocks it.
Small stands up over Chisholm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chisholm is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisholm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.
Chisholm sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Chisholm wants to stand but Small is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chisholm is aware though and is defending well.
Chisholm content to stall in guard here.
Small is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chisholm looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Small wants to improve his position but instead Chisholm has moved into half guard.
Chisholm controlling the pace.
Chisholm is continuing to stall.
Small trying to control here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chisholm prevents Small from improving his position.
Small is working hard here to advance position.
Chisholm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Small regains half guard.
Chisholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chisholm wants to control the pace but Small is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Small closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Small lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Chisholm pushes Small off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chisholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chisholm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chisholm thows a leg kick but Small checks it #TD#
and Small counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Small is looking for a kimura but Chisholm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Small to get the leverage.
Chisholm manages to get to full guard.
Chisholm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Small looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Chisholm is defending well. Small quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Chisholm has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Small celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: gc 155     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Wasa.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wasa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it.
Wasa ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Small with a nice cross.
Wasa goes for a double leg but Small avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Small continues to drive forward.
Wasa avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Small moves into the clinch.
Wasa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wasa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Wasa breaks the clinch.
Wasa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Wasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasa. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasa throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Small's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasa. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasa throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Small counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wasa!
Small lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wasa some visible discomfort. #T1#
Small in side control, throwing shots but Wasa defends.
Wasa regains half guard.#SUB2#
Small is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Small wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Small with a nice head shot there.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Small stands up over Wasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wasa defends it easily.
Wasa throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wasa's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB#
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wasa working for a triangle but Small defends it easily.
Wasa has momentary wrist control but Small slips an elbow through the middle.
Small working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wasa's head.#T3##SUB#
Wasa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Small is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wasa.
Small connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wasa some visible discomfort.
Wasa tries to buck Small off but Small is having none of it.
Small creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Small lands a few punches from side control.
Small lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wasa down. #ROC2#
Wasa is rocked!
Wasa is trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Wasa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Small working the ground and pound.
Small in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wasa looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Small turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dixie Small!
Dixie Small is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: gc151     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1##TD#
Small changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alotadik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Small lands a few punches from side control.
Small tries to advance to mount but Alotadik denies him.
Alotadik is trying to get back to his feet.
Alotadik tries to bench press Small off him but Small keeps the position.
Alotadik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Alotadik tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Small connects with a nice short shot to Alotadik's temple.
Alotadik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Small looking to sit in guard and control but Alotadik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alotadik won't allow Small to sweep him here. #T1#
Small bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alotadik's guard. #REVR#
Alotadik is trying to keep Small in close.
Alotadik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Small is now in half guard.
Small looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alotadik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Alotadik kicks Small off and gets back to his feet.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alotadik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alotadik steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Small.
Alotadik walks into a jab.
Small swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alotadik.
Alotadik lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alotadik takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lik Alotadik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small stuns Alotadik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Small slips a jab from Alotadik.
Alotadik scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Alotadik staying out of range there.
Small shoots in for a takedown but Alotadik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Alotadik ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Alotadik throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alotadik.
A swing and a miss from Alotadik.
Alotadik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Small takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Small checks a leg kick.
Lik Alotadik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Small feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Alotadik has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Small is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alotadik lands with a right to the head.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Alotadik. #T3#
Small drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Alotadik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alotadik avoids it really well and circles away.
Alotadik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alotadik lands with a shot to the body.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alotadik thows a leg kick but Small checks it #TD#
and Small counters with a shoot takedown. Alotadik fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Alotadik uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alotadik throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Small decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alotadik's guard.#ES2#
Alotadik pushes Small off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alotadik looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alotadik.#T4#
A slow jab from Alotadik misses its intended target.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Small tries to bum rush Alotadik with a series of wild strikes but Alotadik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alotadik drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alotadik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alotadik throws out a loose jab but Small uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alotadik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A lazy left from Small finds it's target.
Alotadik misses with an uppercut
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alotadik was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small throws a shot from downtown. Alotadik moves away and avoids it.
Alotadik misses with a body shot
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Small checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lik Alotadik will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Alotadik tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alotadik throws a right and a left that Small avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alotadik. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Alotadik misses the body punch
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Alotadik ducks down to avoid it.
Small throws a lazy right hand but Alotadik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Small sets himself, and Alotadik steps forward looking for the clinch! Small avoids it this time.
Small connects with a single shot there.
Alotadik throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small tries to counter with a takedown but Alotadik is quick to defend against it.
Alotadik throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Small fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alotadik, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Small has hold of one of Alotadik's legs. Alotadik is fighting the takedown attempt but Small gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small wants to control from the top but Alotadik keeps moving.
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Alotadik pushes Small off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Small avoids the body shot from Alotadik.
Alotadik misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Small counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Alotadik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Small is on him like a limpet, forcing Alotadik back against the cage.
Small changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alotadik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alotadik moves away from the strike by Small.
Small cracks Alotadik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Small blocks the leg kick.
Alotadik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alotadik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alotadik lands with a hook. Small tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alotadik misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target. #T2#
Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alotadik blocks a jab.
Alotadik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alotadik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Alotadik.
Alotadik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alotadik walks into a left hand.
Small is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alotadik tries to move into range but Small moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD#
Alotadik gets caught napping as Small dives in and scores a takedown. Alotadik manages to retain guard.
Small pushing down on Alotadik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alotadik is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him #T3#
Alotadik taking some punishment here, with Small in his half guard.
Small stops Alotadik from getting back to his feet.
Alotadik is not content to let Small control the position.
Alotadik is trying to stand back up but Small is controlling him
Alotadik is refusing to be controlled, as Small sits in half guard.
Small lands with a punch from half guard.
Alotadik wants to get back to his feet.
Alotadik is in trouble now - Small has advanced to mount!
Lik Alotadik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alotadik wants to hold on but Small pushes him away.
Small lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Alotadik squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Small working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Small connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC#
Alotadik is rocked!
Alotadik is looking to improve his position but Small isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Alotadik is trying to stand up.
Alotadik is wriggling around trying to escape.
Small lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alotadik is still in real trouble! Can Small finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BOOM! Small connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alotadik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alotadik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alotadik tries to stand and escape but Small actually recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alotadik defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Small scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alotadik seems to have recovered his senses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Small checks a leg kick.
Small slips a straight right by Alotadik.
Alotadik throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Small counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alotadik trying to hold on to Small's head to control him but Small postures up.
Small is looking to take a break and control but Alotadik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alotadik tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Small manages to move to mount!
Small 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.
Alotadik is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #T1#
Small fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Small dominating with strikes here.
Small lands a couple of good shots and Alotadik has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Alotadik wants to get back to his feet.
Small has Alotadik flattened out and is raining down punches.
Small trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alotadik doesn't escape.
Alotadik covers up after that shot from Small. #SUB#
Small looking for the choke from the back.
Alotadik is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Alotadik is trying to break free.
Alotadik is keeping busy.
Small has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Alotadik.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Small is trying to stick to Alotadik's back but Alotadik is turning into Small. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Small's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alotadik.
Alotadik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now.
Small seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alotadik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Small is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Alotadik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alotadik is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Small bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alotadik's guard. #REVR#
Small stops Alotadik from standing up.
Small wants to control from the top but Alotadik keeps moving.
Alotadik is looking to stand up but Small isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Alotadik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alotadik seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Small is trying to control but can't. #SU2#
Alotadik stands up out of the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Small has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

A very excited looking Dixie Small made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Lik Alotadik stepped up to the mic, saying 'You may have won this one, but fuck that, lets go again. In a cage, in the alley, I don't give a fuck. '.

 

Event: gc147.5     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Small getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jeremy throws a low kick, looking for Small's leg but Small calmly moves out of range.
Small rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeremy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeremy lands with a straight right. Small didn't see that one coming.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Small has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
It looked like Small wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeremy missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeremy throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Jeremy throws a big shot that misses.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy misses with a few strikes there.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
Jeremy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
A countering left hand to the body from Jeremy misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Jeremy throws a hook but Small avoids it easily.
Small dodges the punch combination from Jeremy.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small avoids a punch combination nicely.
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jeremy counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Small is defended easily by Jeremy.
Small fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jeremy avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Jeremy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jeremy moves out of range as Small strikes.#T2#
Jeremy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Small sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Small misses the target.
Jeremy swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Small counters with a takedown into side control.
Small taking a break here but Jeremy is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Small stalling away here and it's allowed Jeremy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jeremy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small wants to pass the guard but Jeremy is keeping the position.
Small is fighting to break Jeremy's control of his arms but Jeremy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Small 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.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeremy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small postures up in Jeremy's guard and throws a big left but Jeremy blocks it.
Small forces his way into half guard.
Small trying to control the action but Jeremy is working from the bottom.
Jeremy is looking to improve his position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Small throwing shots but Jeremy is blocking nicely.
Small trying to control from half guard but Jeremy is working away.
Jeremy looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Small decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jeremy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Small.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Jeremy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Jeremy!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jeremy looks to land a combination. Small sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jeremy lands with a right hand.
Jeremy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small staying out of range there.
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Jeremy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jeremy misses with a hook
and Small counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jeremy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Jeremy coming out on top.
Jeremy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Small as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small checks the leg kick.#T1#
Good shot there by Small.
Jeremy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeremy looks to land a body kick but Small moved away.
Small is looking to counter punch.
Small throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeremy's waist but Jeremy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Small off to one side.
Jeremy cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small digs a good hook to Jeremy's body.
Small shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small misses with a hook.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeremy scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Jeremy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Small to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him. #T2#
Jeremy keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeremy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Jeremy keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jeremy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Jeremy thumps Small with a low kick.
Small throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeremy's waist but Jeremy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Small off to one side.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Jeremy takes one to the side of the head. #TD#
Small drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jeremy swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Small advances to half guard.
Jeremy tries to kick Small off but Small keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Small is stalling here. Jeremy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Small seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jeremy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Small 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.#SUB2#
Jeremy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Small stops Jeremy from passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Small will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jeremy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Small finds it's way round the side to connect with Jeremy's head.
Small scores with a nice strike.
Jeremy throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
Small looks to land a combination but Jeremy avoids it well.
Jeremy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jeremy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
Small on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a double jab.
It looked like Small was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jeremy works Small's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Jeremy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Small walks into a jab.
Small moves away from the strike by Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small misses with a body shot.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Jeremy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Some bone on bone action there as Small checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Small tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jeremy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jeremy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Small throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jeremy.
Small scores with a nice head shot.
Jeremy wants to land a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Jeremy ducks down to avoid it.
Jeremy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jeremy.
Small on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jeremy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small cracks Jeremy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeremy is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Small fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. #T3#
Jeremy dodges the punch combination from Small.
Small ducks right into an uppercut from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeremy digs a good body shot into Small's ribs.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy blocks a jab.
Jeremy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Small looks to land a combination. Jeremy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jeremy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy. #T4##CL#
Small gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jeremy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Jeremy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeremy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jeremy is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
Jeremy leaves Small with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Small takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jeremy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Small takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jeremy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!

A very excited looking Ron Jeremy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: gc143.5     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Swann shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swann moves out of range of the strikes.
Swann catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swann throws out the jab.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Small tests Swann's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Small shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Small content to stall in guard here.
Small looking to pass the guard.
Swann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Swann is retaining full guard.
Small throws an elbow that misses. Swann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Small's guard. Nice move by Swann!#REVR##SUB2#
Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Small is trying to keep Swann in close.
Small looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Small working for submissions but it's allowed Swann to get to half guard. #T2#
Small tries to get to full guard but Swann has control of the leg.
Small trying to control but Swann postures up.
Swann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Small tries to get to full guard but Swann has control of the leg. #T3#
Small keeping control of the position.
Swann sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Swann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Small! But no joy.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swann.
Swann cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Small misses with an uppercut
letting Swann counter with a right hand.
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
Small misses with an uppercut. Swann saw that one coming.
Swann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Swann misses its target.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Swann throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Small moves into the clinch.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Small is trying to drag Swann to the mat but Swann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Swann misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Small looks to land a right hand but Swann moved out of range.
Swann swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Small misses.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Small ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Swann throws a series of punches but Small moves out of range.
Small now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swann lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Swann's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Small moves into range and clinches up with Swann.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Small wants to stall.
A short left from Swann.
Small changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann lands a nice shot that snaps Small's head back.
A big left from Swann misses. #TD2#
Small gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Small passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Swann!
Swann is trying to escape the mount.
Swann wants to hold on but Small pushes him away.
Small thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Small lands a couple of good shots and Swann has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Small missing with punches from the back.
Well, with Small on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Swann is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Small go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T2#
Small lands strikes to the head.
Small trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Small is trying to stick to Swann's back but Swann is turning into Small. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Small's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Swann.
Swann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Small looking for a guillotine here but Swann defends easily.
Swann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Small working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swann has passed into half guard! #T3#
Small is trying to get back to full guard.
Swann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Swann is keen to just control but Small is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Small is trying to maintain the position but Swann is very close to passing his half guard.
Swann is keen to just control but Small is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Small looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Swann will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Small throws a looping overhand right but Swann ducks down to avoid it.
Small defending well as Swann loads up on a big left hand.
Swann connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Swann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Small misses.
Small throws a hook but Swann avoids it easily.
Swann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Small misses with a straight left.
Small looks to land a left hand but Swann moved out of range nicely.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small sizes up Swann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Swann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Swann tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
Swann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Swann backs off Small throws a huge counter combo but Swann manages to avoid it all.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Swann
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Ross Swann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swann blocks a jab.
Swann half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swann moves into range and connects with a jab.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Swann throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Swann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small swinging wildly here.
It looked like Swann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A right-left combo lands from Swann.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swann cracks Small with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Swann off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Small moves out of range as Swann strikes.
Small throws out a loose jab but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Swann.
Small tries to clinch but Swann moves out of range.
Swann seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swann jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Small misses with a looping right.
Swann throws a front kick that sends Small stumbling back into the cage.
Swann cracks Small with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swann throws a lazy uppercut
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swann lands a body shot.
Swann misses with a looping right.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann throws a hook but Small blocks it.
A cross from Swann lands.
A big right from Swann misses. #T3#
Swann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small throws out a counter right but Swann avoids it with no problem.
Good shot there by Swann.
Swann with a hook.
Small shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Small shoots in for a takedown but Swann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Swann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ross Swann is winning the standup battle so far.
Swann lands a nice looking body shot.
Swann connects with a looping right hand.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Small misses with a hook.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swann cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Swann lands a head kick!
Swann throws a jab when Small was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Swann misses its target.#T4#
Swann scores with a nice head shot.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small throws a counter combo.
Small 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.
Swann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Swann.
Swann is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy left from Swann finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Swann.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Small doesn't seem bothered though.
Swann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small misses with a looping right.
Small misses with a combination
and Swann counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swann throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swann lands a head kick. Small smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Swann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Swann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Swann!

Our winner, Ross Swann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: gc140     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Head scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Small drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Head defends it well.
Small lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Small closes the distance and clinches up with Head, looking for a takedown. Small pushes Head against the cage but Head circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Small looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Head fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it.
Head is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head misses the body punch
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Small uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head connects with the punch.#T1#
Head catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Small has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Donk. Head catches Small right on the button with a cross.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Head misses with a body punch
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small cracks Head with a good jab.
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head throws a hook to the side of Small's head but Small sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Small scores with a takedown into Head's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Head working for a triangle but Small defends it easily.
Small wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Head working for a triangle but Small defends it easily.
Small wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Head is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Head is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Head keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Small works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Small slips a nice elbow through Head's hands, connecting with Head's forehead.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Small seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Head does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Head trying to hold on to Small's head to control him but Small postures up.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Head actively working from the bottom here.
Head tries to get to full guard but Small has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Small seems content to control.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Small looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Head's head.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Small.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Small misses with a hook.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Small.
Small drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Head tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
Head tries to work over Small's front leg with a kick but Small checks it.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Head throws out the jab.
Small throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head throws a poor cross that misses
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Small.
Small misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head lands a nice hook to Small's body. Small takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Head. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Head enables Small to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Head manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Head is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Head working for a triangle but Small defends it easily.
Small wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving. #T2#
Head preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Head trying to control the position. #SUB#
Head working for a triangle but Small defends it easily. #SUB#
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Head looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily. #SUB#
Head has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Small can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Head looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Head looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Small passes into half guard.
Small seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Head does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4##SUB#
Head looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Small wants to take a breather but Head is having none of it.
Head is positioning himself well to prevent Small advancing to mount.
Small trying to control from Head's half guard. Head has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Small with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Head is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Head is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Head is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Small is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Head misses the shot to the body.
Small has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Small there as he acknowledges the shot.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Small with a jab.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small 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.
Head looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Head swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small slips under a jab from Head.
Small connects with a good right hand that stumbles Head. Head circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Small wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head is looking to wear down Small with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Head thows a leg kick but Small checks it
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Head defends well and Small ends up having to push Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Small. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Small. #T1##SUB2#
Small thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Small is putting a hurting on Head here, landing some big shots from side control.
Head is looking for a sweep.
Head is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Skating Rink, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Small wants to lay and pray for a moment but Head keeps working.
Head is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Head sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Small is nestled in close to Head, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Head is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Small scores with a couple of nice shots.
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Small winds up and cracks Head with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Head tries to get to full guard but Small has control of the leg.
Small wants to lay and pray for a moment but Head keeps working.
Head wants to get back to full guard.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Small lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Small winds up and cracks Head with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Small connects with a nice short shot to Head's temple.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Head is staying active underneath Small, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Small is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Small is looking to take a break and control but Head is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Small performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4##SUB#
Head actively working from the bottom here.
Small tries to pass the half guard into mount. Head knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Head is looking to control Small's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Head avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Head looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Small 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

After winning the bout, Dixie Small thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: gc137.5     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1#
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lennox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lennox was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Lennox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
Small lands a body shot.
Small misses with a straight left.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lennox.
Lennox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Small jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lennox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Lennox
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Small has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lennox misses with a low kick.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lennox is looking to chop away at Small's legs.
Lennox takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##TD2#
Small shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lennox is trying to defend but Small finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Small content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Small moves into full mount! Lennox won't be happy about that!
Small connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Small punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lennox bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lennox throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Lennox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Small keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Lennox chips away with some ground and pound.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Lennox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Small looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Small throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lennox escapes and throws Small's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lennox taking a breather here.
Lennox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Lennox 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.
Lennox throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Small's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Lennox politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lennox prefers to stall for the moment though.
Small defending against the ground and pound.
Lennox connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Small some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Small's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Small tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lennox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lennox cracks Small with a big right hand but Small just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Small sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lennox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Small is just riding it out for now. Lennox eventually gives up the hold.
Lennox trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom.
Lennox with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lennox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Lennox.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Lennox ducks down to avoid it.
Lennox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lennox.
Lennox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lennox does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lennox scores with a decent looking hook.
Small checks the leg kick.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Lennox counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small looks to land a left hand but Lennox moved out of range nicely.
Lennox throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lennox.
Lennox lets loose with a powerful body kick. Small will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Small cracks Lennox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lennox throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Lennox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lennox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small moves out of range as Lennox throws a body kick. #TD2#
Small shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lennox manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
Small passes Lennox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Small is keen to just control but Lennox is a slippery customer.
Lennox taking some punishment here, with Small in his half guard.
Small slips a nice elbow through Lennox's hands, connecting with Lennox's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox is trying to maintain the position but Small is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Lennox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lennox looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily.
Lennox looking for a sweep. Not yet Lennox, not yet.
Small trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lennox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Small trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Small passes Lennox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Small lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lennox is trying to control but can't.
Small working over Lennox with some ground and pound. Lennox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Small working over Lennox with some ground and pound. Lennox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lennox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Small is working away from the top position though.
Lennox wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well. #T4#
Nice strikes from Small there.
Small scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Small is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lennox is trying to control but can't.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lennox is trying to control but can't.
Lennox is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lennox preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Small winds up and cracks Lennox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lennox ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Lennox throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lennox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lennox throws the left hand but Small avoids the punch easily.
Small feints the counter takedown.
Lennox gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Lennox slips the punch.
Small blocks a leg kick.
Lennox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Small misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small scores with a nice head shot.
Small misses with a left hand
and Lennox counters with a nice body kick.
Small connects with a right hand. Lennox shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Lennox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Small.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lennox.
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Lennox thows a leg kick but Small checks it
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lennox tries a low kick but Small avoids it.
And Small tries to counter it with a takedown but Lennox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lennox moves out of range of the strikes.
Small has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lennox.#TD2#
Small fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lennox sprawls well initially but Small persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
Small trying to control from half guard but Lennox is working away.
Ray Lennox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lennox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Lennox manages to get to full guard.
Small pushing down on Lennox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lennox tries to get to full guard but Small has control of the leg.
Small winds up and cracks Lennox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lennox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Small is working away from the top position though.
Small is looking to take a break and control but Lennox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Small trying to mount his opponent but Lennox defends it.
Small is keen to just control but Lennox is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Lennox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Small trying to mount his opponent but Lennox defends it.
Small is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Lennox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Small is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Small content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Small works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Small misses.
Lennox throws a shot to the body.
Lennox lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dixie Small.
Well Small 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: gc136     
Date:   Feb 11, 2017
#R1#
Small throws a shot from downtown. Feltre moves away and avoids it.
Small throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feltre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Feltre manages to avoid it.
Feltre throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Feltre misses the jab.
Feltre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.#TD#
Feltre tries to sprawl but Small drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Small wants to pass to mount but Feltre is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre trying to control but Small postures up.
Small looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Feltre wants to get back to full guard.
Feltre keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Small is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Feltre tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.#T2#
Small tries to pass the half guard into mount. Feltre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Feltre is looking to improve his position.
Feltre taking some punishment here, with Small in his half guard.
Feltre has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Small stalling. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Small wants to pass the guard but Feltre is defending well.
Small wants to control but Feltre is keeping him busy.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Small is controlling well.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Small winds up and cracks Feltre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Small sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Feltre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feltre gets full guard.#T4#
Small not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Small controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Feltre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Small defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Feltre.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Feltre jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Small manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feltre on his heels. He'll look to pass Feltre's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Feltre has his foot on Small's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Small works his way back into a safe position though.
Feltre can't keep his opponent in guard - Small advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Small drops an elbow to the side of Feltre's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Feltre wants to get back to full guard.
Feltre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Small takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Small is taking a breather. Feltre 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.
Small trying to control the action but Feltre is working from the bottom.
Small looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Feltre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Feltre is looking to control Small's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feltre avoid being mounted?#T2#
Small trying to control the pace.
Small wants to lay and pray for a moment but Feltre keeps working. #SUB2#
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Small works his way into side control.
Feltre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Feltre struggling a bit here.
Small cracks Feltre with a big elbow.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Feltre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Small's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Small working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Small working Feltre over with strikes.
Feltre manages to get to full guard.
Small trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Feltre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Small gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Small looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Small trying to control but Feltre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Feltre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Feltre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Feltre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Small has his hands clasped together but Feltre extends and breaks Small's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Feltre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: gc130.1     
Date:   Dec 28, 2016
#R1##TD#
Small shoots in and bounces Binse off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Binse controlling the position.
Small works over Binse with some ground and pound from guard.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Binse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Binse is adopting a defensive guard.
Small postures up in Binse's guard and throws a big left but Binse blocks it.
Small 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Binse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Small trying to control but Binse is working from the bottom. #T1#
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Small passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Small has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Small unloads with some shots from mount but Binse bucks and avoids them well.
Small with good strikes from the mount here!
Small throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Binse because Small loaded up on that one.
Small prevents Binse from getting the reversal.
Small throws some wild stikes that Binse manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Small throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Small scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Binse?
Small sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Binse tries to hold on but Small pushes him away.
Small lands a big shot there that rocks Binse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Small thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Small looking to control but Binse is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Small looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Small thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Small tries to control but Binse wriggling away.
Small landing strikes from the mount.
Binse tries to buck Small off but he can't manage it.
Small throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Binse manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Binse, under a barage of strikes from Small.
Binse trying to control from the bottom.
Small trying to control the action but Binse is working from the bottom. #T4#
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Small tries to pass the half guard into mount. Binse knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Binse is refusing to be controlled, as Small sits in half guard.
Binse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Small.
Small is pressing down on Binse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Binse is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Binse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Binse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Binse drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Small defends it well.
Binse ducks right into an uppercut from Small.
Small misses with a straight left.
Binse misses with a lunging right hand
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Christopher Binse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Small is looking for a counter combo.
Binse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Binse throws a lazy uppercut
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small lands with a shot to the body.
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binse can do to turn this around?
Binse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Small counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Small rushes Binse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Binse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Binse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Binse is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Binse just leaning against Small, taking a breather. #T1#
Small wants a takedown.
Binse is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Small pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Small gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Small thows a huge punch but Binse dodges it nicely.
Small scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Binse regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Small.
Binse is pulling down on Small's head to control his posture.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Small drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Binse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Small has Binse in his guard.#REVB#
Binse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Small looking for a guillotine here but Binse defends easily.
Binse wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving. #SUB#
Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Binse is aware though and is defending well.
Binse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Binse trying to control but Small is working from the bottom. #T3#
Binse postures up and lands a big shot to Small's brow.
Binse landing with the ground and pound.
Dixie Small overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Binse landing some decent shots from guard.
Binse throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Small works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Binse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Binse trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Binse has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Binse working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Binse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Binse is sitting in close to Small's body. Small has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Binse is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Binse is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Small.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dixie Small!
Our winner, Dixie Small, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Christopher Binse stepped up to the mic, saying 'Of course he took drugs'.

 

Event: gc123     
Date:   Nov 13, 2016
#R1#
47 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
47 is looking to counter punch.
Small swinging wildly here.
47 is looking for a counter combo.
47 throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Small gets in close and instigates a clinch.
47 tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
47 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
47 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
47 definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Small has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed 47 clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Small gets his hands free as 47 looks to control.
Small lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Small scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I really don't envy 47 right now. #T1#
Small wants to control but 47 manages to buck him off and is now in Small's guard! Nice work there by 47!
47 looking to pass the guard.
47 preventing the sweep.
47 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small keeping moving, preventing 47 from controlling successfully.
Small wants to sweep but no luck.
Small pulls 47 in close to prevent any damage.
47 looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Small being controlled here, momentarily.
47 will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
47 stopping the sweep attempt from Small.
47 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
47 tries to advance to mount but can't.
47 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.
47 wants to control but Small is keeping him busy.
Small is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Small manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
47 not doing much here.
47 is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Small is not content to let 47 control the position.
Small trying to control here.
47 is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
47 is working for a kimura but Small is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
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.
47 passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
47 goes for an armbar but Small turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Small.
47 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
47 is trying to control the position but Small postures up.
47 avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Small - just one landing.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
47 misses with a looping left.
Small takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
47 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
47 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Small throws a hook but 47 avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from 47 - that will leave a mark!
Small jabs at 47's body.
47 looks to land a left hand but Small moved out of range nicely.
47 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Small moves out of range as 47 strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
47 misses with a low kick.
Small misses with a hook. 47 ducked under it nicely.
Small lands with a good body shot.
Agent 47 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
47 misses with a low kick.
Small looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
47 throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
so Small counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Small connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
47 has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Small has passed into side control.
Small trying to control the action but 47 is working from the bottom.
47 is trying to improve his position.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
47 is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Small off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB#
Small defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of 47's arms. #SUB#
Small is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if 47 gets his way!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small wants to escape the position.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
47 connects with a big shot to the side of Small's head. #SUB#
47 looking for the choke from the back.
47 trying to control.#T3#
Small wants to control his opponent's hands but 47 gets his hands free.
Small breaks 47's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
47 keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
47 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but 47 is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform me that Small has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
47 is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Small defends well.
47 trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Small distracts 47 with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Small with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
47 has an active guard here but Small has managed to pass into half guard.
47 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to 47's brow.
Small stands up over 47, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of 47's head.
47 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Small working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small throws a shot from downtown. 47 moves away and avoids it.
47 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
47 lets loose with a powerful body kick. Small will feel that in the morning.
47 throws a lazy uppercut
and 47 takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
47 just misses with a punch to the body.
47 throws a jab but it's blocked by Small.
Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
47 swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Small.
47 lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
47 thuds his shin into the meat of Small's side.
47 throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small throws out a loose jab but 47 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from 47.
Small now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from 47.
47 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from 47.
Small is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Agent 47 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
47 cracks Small with a good jab.
47 slips under a jab.
Small swings and misses with a hook to the body.
47 throws a nice looking combination but Small bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
47 slips a jab from Small.
47 is looking to counter punch.
Small punishes 47's body with a nice straight punch.
47 throws a predictable looking body shot
and Small counters with a straight right hand.
Small fails to land the takedown.
Small tries to clinch up but 47 circles away and keeps his distance.
47 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from 47.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 47.
Small misses with a body shot.
47 throws a leg kick which misses Small's front leg but catches the back leg as Small tries to avoid it.
Agent 47 has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
47 plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Small throws a left and a right that both miss
and 47 counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from 47 does it's job there.
47 is looking to score with low kicks.
47 scores with a hook to the body. Small takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small dodges the punch combination from 47.
47 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Small misses the target.
Good exchange - Small coming out on top.
Small getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Small is looking to clinch.
Small misses with an uppercut.
47 goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Small throws a hook to the side of 47's head but 47 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
47 throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
A left and a right from 47 both land. Nice combination.
47 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
47 lands the left hand.
A lazy body kick from 47 #TD2#
and Small counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Small.
Small postures up in 47's guard and throws a big left but 47 blocks it.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small stays in close to 47's body and controls the position. #SUB#
47 is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Small frees his head nicely. Oh but 47 has switched to an armbar! Small is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Agent 47!
After the fight, Agent 47 was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Dixie Small stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#590 Lewis v Williams     
Date:   Oct 22, 2016
#R1#
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Miyata, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyata throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kira Miyata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miyata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Miyata catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miyata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Miyata.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miyata slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Small scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyata. #T1#
Miyata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyata lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miyata throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small tries to bum rush Miyata with a series of wild strikes but Miyata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miyata lands an overhand right.
Miyata swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Small counters with a right hand to the body.
Small scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyata should have avoided that one.
Small takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miyata fails with the takedown
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Small.
Miyata is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kira Miyata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown but Small shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Small has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Small displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miyata.
Miyata takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miyata blocks a jab.
Miyata misses with a few strikes there.
Small is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Small clinches up with Miyata and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Small tightens his grip and picks Miyata up, before dumping him to the ground. Miyata manages to land in guard.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Miyata looking for a guillotine here but Small defends easily.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.#T3#
Small with a flurry of punches that miss.
Small engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Miyata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miyata wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Miyata seems keen to control Small's posture.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Miyata has wrist control.
Small trying to control but Miyata is working from the bottom.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Miyata's brow.
Miyata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miyata manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miyata won't allow Small to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Small has his foot on Miyata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyata works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Miyata misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Small was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyata misses with a left hand
letting Small counter with a right hand.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Small throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata darts in trying to clinch
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyata.
Kira Miyata is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miyata fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Miyata counters with a series of strikes. Small will be more careful next time no doubt.
Miyata tries to clinch #TD2#
and Small counters with a takedown into side control.
Small working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miyata is trying to control Small's posture but Small avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Small postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Small connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miyata some visible discomfort.
Miyata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Small off and has taken his back!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Small tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyata keeps control of the position easily here as Small tries to buck him off. #T2#
Small tries to break free.
Small is still trying to improve position.
Miyata is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Small up.
Small trying to control the hands but Miyata won't let him.
Small tries to break free. #T3##SUB#
Miyata is persistently looking for the submission but Small is defending it well.
Small tries to roll but Miyata sticks to his back.
Miyata lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Small.
Miyata is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Small's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Miyata has got his arm under Small's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Small has spun round into Miyata's guard beautifully! Well done that man! #T4##SUB#
Miyata is looking to cinch up a triangle. Small throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Miyata's body to avoid the submission. Miyata has instead reached around Small's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Miyata arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kira Miyata!
A very excited looking Kira Miyata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: GAMMA#585 McTearson v Lewis 3     
Date:   Oct 01, 2016
#R1#
Small throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton attempts a counter takedown but Small avoids it well and moves away.
Small throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burton.
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Burton scores with a takedown into Small's guard.
Small is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Burton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burton forces his way into half guard.
Burton not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Small tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Burton has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
Small can't escape the position.
Burton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Burton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Small is on top in guard. #T3#
Small postures up.
My spies in LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform me that Small has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Small works over Burton with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burton wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
Burton looking for a sweep. Not yet Burton, not yet.
Small postures up in Burton's guard and throws a big left but Burton blocks it.
Small postures up.
Burton is really struggling to control Small but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Burton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Small scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Burton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Small avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Burton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Small postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burton's hands.#TD2#
Small looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burton tries to roll over but Small keeps him under control.
Small lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Burton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Small pulls his head out easily.
Burton manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Burton.
Burton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Small looking to pass the guard.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Burton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Small is aware though and is defending well.
Burton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Small cracks Burton with a solid left hand.#T2#
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Burton has wrist control.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Small lands a couple of elbows.
Small trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom.
Burton controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Small forces his way into half guard.
Small is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Burton is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Small there.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Small seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burton is trying to control but Small passes into side control!
Burton parries the strikes from Small easily there. Small is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burton to escape.
Small cracks Burton with a big right hand but Burton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Small scores with a couple of short elbows.
Small is chipping away with strikes.
Burton is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Small is working Burton over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burton wants to control but Small postures up.
Burton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Small cracks Burton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Small cracks Burton with a big right hand but Burton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small working the ground and pound from side control.
Burton trying his best to control but Small has mounted him.
Small punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Small unloading with bombs!
Small is landing with some decent strikes but Burton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Small unloading with bombs!
Small scoring with strikes but Burton is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Small or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Small is trying to drag Burton to the mat but Burton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Small blocks a body shot from Burton.
Small looking for a takedown.
Jack Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Burton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Burton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small tries for a takedown. No joy.
Small blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Burton breaks the clinch. #T1#
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
Small takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot.
Burton tries to counter with a takedown but Small is quick to defend against it.
Burton moves away from the strike by Small.
Burton tried to counter with a leg kick but Small avoided it.
Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Burton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Burton misses with a kick to the body.
Burton throws a head kick that misses.
Small swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Small takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burton darts in looking for a takedown but Small gets double underhooks and turns Burton into the cage.
Jack Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
Small blocks a head kick by Burton.
Small moves out of range of the body kick from Burton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Small throws out a loose jab but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donk. Small catches Burton right on the button with a cross.
Burton thows a leg kick but Small checks it
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Small sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Burton throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it.
Small 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.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Small lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burton moves forwards but Small connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Small works Burton's body with a nice hook.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small slaps away a takedown attempt from Burton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Small throws a series of punches but Burton moves out of range.
Donk. Small catches Burton right on the button with a cross.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Small.
Burton throws a head kick that misses.
Small lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Burton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small scores with a punch to the head.
Small connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Small connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Small scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burton in his tracks.
Burton throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Small counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burton won't be happy with that.
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Small winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

During a confident post fight interview, Dixie Small thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#578 Gunnar v Jordan 3     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Small does it's job there.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Castro staying out of range there.
Castro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arlan Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Castro manages to avoid it.
Small shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Castro sprawls well. Castro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Small gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro scores with the left hand. Small knows he should have avoided that one.
Castro just misses with a punch to the body.
Small appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Small wants to clinch.#T1#
Castro scores with a body shot.
Small misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Small uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Small dives in for a single leg takedown but Castro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Castro misses.
Castro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Castro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Castro slips under a jab from Small.
Small steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Small avoids the head kick by Castro.
Small missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Small shoots in looking for a takedown. Castro tries to sprawl out of it but Small keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Small throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Arlan Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castro swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Castro walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small wants to clinch.
Small moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastro.
Castro takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses.
Castro throws a right hand that misses
and Small counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castro wants to clinch.
Castro scores with a head kick. Small tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Castro is looking to clinch.
Small works the jab nicely.
Castro is looking to clinch but Small is avoiding it.
Small throwing a counter right hand but Castro manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Castro rushes Small and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Small is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Castro is defending well.
Castro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Castro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Small is trying to drag Castro to the mat but Castro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Castro is stalling here. #T4#
Castro scores with a hook to the body.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Small has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Castro lands a shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Small tries for a takedown but Castro manages to get underhooks.
Castro lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castro is pressed up against the cage. Small has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castro down to the mat. Castro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Small dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Small's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arlan Castro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Small throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Small manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castro lands a head kick. Small smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Castro moves out of range of the strikes.
Castro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small slips under a jab.
Castro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Castro closes the distance and pushes Small back into the cage.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small being controlled against the cage.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Castro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Small takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arlan Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Small throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.
Castro slips under a jab.
Castro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
A little feinted left hand from Small on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Castro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Small's head.
Castro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small misses with a hook.
Castro lands a jab to Small's midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Small 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Small shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castro! But no joy.#T2#
Small lands a nice shot that snaps Castro's head back. #CL#
Small moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castro pushes Small back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castro gets underhooks to prevent Small's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro lands with a nice body punch.
Small throws the left hand but Castro avoids the punch easily.
Small tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Castro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Small. Small gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Castro throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Small is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castro scores with a head kick. Small tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Small scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
Castro tries to clinch but Small moves out of range.
Castro scores with a hook to the body. Small takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Small cracks Castro with a good jab.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Small misses with a few strikes there.
Small blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Castro.#CL2#
Small tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Small blocking some punches.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Small wants to break free but Castro has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Castro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castro lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Small tightens his grip and picks Castro up, before dumping him to the ground. Castro manages to land in guard.
Small is looking to pass into half guard but Castro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Castro is in guard.#REVB#
Small looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castro is one step ahead there.
Small wants to control but Castro passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arlan Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Small throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castro staying out of range there.
Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Small looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
Castro slips a jab from Small.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castro misses with a straight left.
Castro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Small slips a straight right by Castro.
As Castro looks to move away, Small throws a big counter combo but Castro just gets out of the way.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Small stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Castro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Small counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Castro lands the left hand.
Small keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.
Small looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Small misses with an uppercut.
Small takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Castro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Small.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Castro walks into a straight right hand from Small.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Small does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Small misses. #T2#
Jab by Castro.
Small misses with a lunging right hand
and Castro counters with a good low kick that Small was not able to check.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Small blocks a head kick by Castro.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro scores with a jab.
Castro cracks Small with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Castro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Small.
Small throws a jab when Castro was well out of range.#TD#
Castro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Small to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arlan Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Small in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro has his hands on Small's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Castro rushes Small and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Arlan Castro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small tries a body shot but Castro blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arlan Castro.
I've got Castro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlan Castro!

Arlan Castro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Dixie Small spoke after the fight, saying 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: gc107     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
Lennox looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Small tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lennox moves away from the strike by Small. #TD2#
Lennox gets caught flat footed, as Small shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Small being controlled here momentarily.
Lennox's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Small working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
My spies in LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform me that Small has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lennox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small stopping the sweep attempt from Lennox.
Small postures up and lands a big shot to Lennox's brow. #T1#
Lennox keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Small throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lennox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Small wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lennox trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Small.#T2#
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.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Lennox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
A little jabbing left from Small on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lennox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Lennox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Small takes a step back to recover.
Lennox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennox is just out of range.
Small throws out a loose jab but Lennox uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lennox misses the target.
Lennox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lennox throws a counter high kick but Small was just alert enough to avoid it.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Small on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Lennox catches Small right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Small throws a looping overhand right but Lennox ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Small moves into range and clinches up with Lennox.
Small wants to take the fight to the mat but Lennox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Small drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Small has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lennox is trying to keep an underhook but Small manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Small is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Small looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lennox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Small is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Small thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Small there. #T4#
Lennox is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Small is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lennox is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Lennox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Small looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Small wants to pass the guard but Lennox is defending well.
Small seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lennox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
That's time! Lennox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lennox lands a leg kick that knocks Small off balance momentarily.
Small throws a right and a left that Lennox avoids nicely.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Small.
Lennox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Small moves out of range of the body kick.
Small throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lennox throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Lennox misses.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Lennox counters with a nice leg kick.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennox is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lennox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Small throws out a counter right but Lennox avoids it with no problem.
Small looks to land a right hand but Lennox moved out of range.
Small shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lennox eats them both and turns towards Small to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Small misses with a straight right.
Lennox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Lennox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lennox.
Small tries to clinch there but Lennox circles away.
Small has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Small checks a leg kick.
Lennox misses with a head kick.
Lennox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lennox takes a swing at Small's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Lennox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lennox has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small blocks a body shot from Lennox.
Lennox working aggressively here.
Lennox throws a head punch that misses.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lennox.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lennox gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Small has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lennox is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lennox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smalls head.
Lennox has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Good body shot from Lennox.
Lennox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Lennox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small looking for a takedown.
Ray Lennox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Lennox throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Lennox gets underhooks to prevent Small's takedown attempt.
Small has Lennox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lennox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Lennox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lennox struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands. #T3#
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small is looking for a takedown.
Lennox prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Small breaks from the clinch.
Small takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennox keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Lennox.
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Lennox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Small lands a slapping body shot.
Lennox throws an overhand right that lands on Small's shoulder, as Small tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Small misses.
Lennox throws a lazy body kick
and Small counters with a nice uppercut.
Small lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
A head kick misses from Lennox.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lennox tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Lennox moves away from the strike by Small.
Lennox blocks a jab.
Lennox throws a nice head kick!
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lennox counters with a nice leg kick.
Small moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Small gets tackled into the cage by Lennox. Lennox maintains the clinch.
Small blocking some punches.
Lennox stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Small is working for takedown but Lennox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Small wants a takedown.
Lennox working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Lennox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lennox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Small misses with a two punch combination.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lennox counters with a solid body kick.
Lennox slips under a jab from Small.
Nice defenses there by Lennox.
Lennox swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lennox connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Lennox gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Lennox looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lennox seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lennox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Small is in close to Lennox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Small pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennox is keeping the position for now.
Lennox preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Small looking to sit in guard and control but Lennox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lennox cracks Small with a solid left hand.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Lennox with a nice head shot there.
Small manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lennox manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lennox looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Small has picked Lennox up and slammed him! Lennox can't keep hold of the triangle and Small manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Small wants to control but Lennox is keeping him busy.
Small wants to take a breather but Lennox manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Small.
Small lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Small passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lennox tries to improve position but can't.
Small wants to control for a moment but Lennox uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB#
Lennox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Small is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Small thows a huge punch but Lennox dodges it nicely.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Small misses with a head shot. Lennox uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lennox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
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.
Lennox trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lennox looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lennox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Small doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Small manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dixie Small.
I think Small 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dixie Small!

Our winner, Dixie Small, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: gc101     
Date:   Jun 11, 2016
#R1#
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Chisholm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Small gets the takedown into side control.
Chisholm is looking to regain half guard here but Small keeps moving and retains side control.
Check out the look on Small's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chisholm defending against the ground and pound.
Chisholm is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Small wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chisholm, who protects the arm well.
Small scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chisholm to see if he's OK.
Chisholm tries to buck Small off but Small is having none of it.
Small postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've been hearing that Small has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chisholm is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Small is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chisholm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chisholm tries to buck Small off but Small is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Chisholm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Chisholm stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Small working away.
Chisholm is looking for a sweep.
Chisholm trying to remain calm as Small controls from the top position.
Small 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.
Small is working Chisholm over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chisholm struggling a bit here.
Small fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chisholm struggling a bit here.
Small scoring with punches from side control.
Small trying to control the position but Chisholm is working away.
Chisholm wants to control but Small postures up.
Small is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chisholm's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Small working the ground and pound.
Small in side control, throwing shots but Chisholm defends.
Chisholm can't do much from the bottom here.
Chisholm is holding Small down, trying to stall.
Small lands an elbow.
Chisholm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Small's best efforts.
Small throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chisholm keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chisholm moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Small chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chisholm has Small pulled in close to control his posture.
Small throws a big elbow that misses.
Small content to stall in guard here.
Chisholm has Small pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Chisholm 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.
Small scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chisholm keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully. #T4#
Small landing some decent shots from guard.
Small slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chisholm is trying to control the position but Small postures up.
Small scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small landing with the ground and pound.
Small working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chisholm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Chisholm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chisholm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chisholm thumps Small with a low kick.
Jab by Small.
Chisholm jabs Small right on the nose. Small blinks but takes it well.
Small slips under a jab.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Small wants to clinch up but Chisholm keeps it at a distance.
Chisholm throws a leg kick but Small moved away.
Small scores with a nice strike.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Chisholm throws a fast counter high kick but Small manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Small is out of range.
Chisholm throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Chisholm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chisholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Small misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Small fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chisholm tries to land a leg kick but Small saw it coming and moves away.
Chisholm misses with a low kick.
Small misses with an uppercut. Chisholm saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Chisholm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Small counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chisholm thinking.
Chisholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Small feinted with a counter takedown.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chisholm.
Ambrose Chisholm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Small uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chisholm.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chisholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Small counter with a right hand. #T2#
Small looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chisholm swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Chisholm misses with a looping left.
Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Small 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small misses the shot to the body.
Chisholm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Small is putting a hurting on Chisholm here, landing some big shots from side control.
Small throws an elbow but Chisholm slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Small trying to control the action but Chisholm is working from the bottom.
Small creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Small postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chisholm tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Small looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chisholm is avoiding damage well.
Chisholm is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Chisholm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chisholm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Small's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Small's back!
Small rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Small regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chisholm trying to control but Small is working from the bottom.
Chisholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Small is trying to keep Chisholm in close.
Small might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Chisholm looking to sit in guard and control but Small gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Small wants to control from the top but Chisholm keeps moving.
Chisholm pulls Small in close to his closed guard and prevents Small from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chisholm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Small throwing strikes from guard but Chisholm blocks nicely.
Chisholm has his hands on Small's head, controlling the position.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Small is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chisholm blocks a jab.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small moves away from the strike by Chisholm.
Small tries to move into range but Chisholm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Small showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a looping right.
Small is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chisholm motions for Small to come forward. Chisholm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chisholm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small blocks a leg kick.
Chisholm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Small lands a head shot.#CL#
Small pushes Chisholm up against the cage in a clinch.
Small is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chisholm can do to turn this around?#T1#
Chisholm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Small can't get the takedown.
Small is trying to break free.
Small is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Chisholm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chisholm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chisholm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chisholm gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Small wants to take the fight to the mat but Chisholm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chisholm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
Small prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small is trying to drag Chisholm to the mat but Chisholm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chisholm trying to stall but Small improves his position. #T2#
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Small.
Small drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chisholm pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Small.
Small takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chisholm throws a lazy right hand but Small sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chisholm, right into the meat.
Chisholm throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Small decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chisholm's guard.#ES2#
Chisholm kicks Small off and gets to his feet.
Dixie Small is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Small connects with a right hand. Chisholm shakes it off.
Chisholm scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Chisholm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chisholm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Small is out of range and Chisholm settles back down.
Small tries to clinch up.
Small blocks a low kick nicely.
Chisholm lands a jab to the nose.
Chisholm throws a low kick but Small avoids it.
Small takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Small misses with a two punch combination.
Small works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick from Chisholm.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisholm wants to clinch up but Small keeps it at a distance.
Small swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Small checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Chisholm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chisholm tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chisholm looks to throw the jab but Small is out of range.
Chisholm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chisholm throws a body punch but Small moves out of range.
Small blocks a leg kick.
Small misses with a wild body shot.
Chisholm missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chisholm throws a front kick aimed at Small's knee but Small avoids it well.
Ambrose Chisholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chisholm lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambrose Chisholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Small has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Small!

An out of breath Dixie Small thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: gc98     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Small throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castrello sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Small instigates a clinch.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
Castrello lands a nice knee to the body.
Small has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Castrello after a bit of a struggle.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Castrello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Castrello missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castrello.
Castrello swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Small has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Castrello regains guard immediately.
Castrello wants to get back to his feet but Small is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castrello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Castrello is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him.
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castrello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Small controls from within his opponent's guard.
Small wants to control from the top but Castrello keeps moving.
Small stops Castrello from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Castrello circles away from the clinch attempt
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Small throws a hook but Castrello blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Castrello misses the target.
Small misses with a double jab.
Small fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Small has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Small lands a glancing blow to the side of Castrello's head.
Castrello swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small misses with a straight left.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Small tries to clinch up but Castrello circles away and keeps his distance.
Small throws the left hand but Castrello avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Castrello finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Castrello regains half guard there - taking advantage of Small's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Castrello pushes Small off looking to stand but Small dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Small tries to pass to full mount but Castrello defends it.
Castrello is not content to let Small control the position.#ES#
Castrello manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Small keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Castrello is fighting off a takedown attempt but Small is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Castrello to the mat. Castrello regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Castrello wants to stand up but Small is controlling him.
Castrello trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Castrello keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Castrello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castrello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Small tries to free his leg and advance position but Castrello is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Castrello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small avoids the body shot from Castrello. #TD2#
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Small lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dixie Small will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Small swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
Castrello lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Small tries to keep at a distance but Castrello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castrello throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Small goes for a takedown attempt but Castrello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Castrello closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castrello scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.#T1##BC2#
Small breaks from the clinch.
Castrello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.#CL#
Castrello clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Castrello.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Small blocks an elbow strike.
Castrello misses with the head strike.
Castrello prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Small goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castrello prevents it.
Small prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castrello throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Small goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castrello prevents it.
Small is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Small blocks an elbow strike.
Small looking for a takedown.
Castrello lands an elbow just above Small 's eye.
Small on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Small shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castrello throws an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castrello is struggling to control the position.
Small is looking for a takedown.#T3#
Castrello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Small changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castrello fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Small feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Castrello wants to stand and escape but Small is having none of it.
Small trying to control the position from guard on top but Castrello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Small throws a strike but Castrello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T4#
Castrello would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cullen Castrello dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dixie Small's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Castrello throws a shot to the body.
Small misses with a looping left.
Castrello on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castrello scores with a kick to the body.
Castrello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castrello tries to bum rush Small with a series of wild strikes but Small uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Castrello ducks down to avoid it.
Small throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Castrello scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small lands a head shot.
Small connects with a nice looking jab.
Small displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castrello throws out the jab.
Castrello misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castrello with a nice cross.
Castrello is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Castrello misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castrello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castrello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Castrello thows a leg kick but Small checks it #TD2#
and Small counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Small has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still in half guard, Small seems content to control.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castrello's head.
Small throwing shots but Castrello is blocking nicely.
Small landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castrello wants to get back to his feet.
Small looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castrello is trying to stand.
Small lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Castrello pushes Small off looking to stand but Small dives back in and keeps control.
Castrello avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Castrello blocking the ground and pound attempt from Small.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castrello defending well though.
Small sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castrello defending well though.
Castrello is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Small on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Castrello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Small momentarily.
Small 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.
Small misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castrello.
Small throws a hook but Castrello avoids it easily.#T3#
Small stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castrello.
Castrello lands with a kick to the ribs.
Castrello throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
A nice side step and Small releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Castrello is looking to wear down Small with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Small defending well as Castrello loads up on a big left hand.
Small throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castrello's waist but Castrello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Small off to one side. #TD2#
Small shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Castrello manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Castrello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Small with a nice head shot there.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castrello wants to stand up but Small is controlling him. #ES#
Castrello manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Small has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castrello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Castrello misses with an elbow strike.
Castrello tries to land knees in the clinch but Small avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Castrello landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castrello lands an uppercut.
A short right from Castrello on the inside.
Castrello lands a good knee to the midsection. Small won't want to take too many of those.
Small takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castrello lands an elbow inside.
Small takes an elbow to the temple.
Small tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cullen Castrello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but Castrello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Castrello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Small.
Castrello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cullen Castrello showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castrello has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cullen Castrello!

A very excited looking Cullen Castrello made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 

Event: gc93     
Date:   Apr 16, 2016
#R1#
Small drops his hands momentarily and Calirante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Calirante!
Small connects with a looping right hand.
Small lands a jab to Calirante's midsection.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Calirante counters with a shoot takedown. Small fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Calirante engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Small trying to control the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is looking to sweep but instead, Calirante has passed into half guard.
Small wants to control but Calirante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Small wants to improve his position but Calirante is controlling well.
Calirante trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom.
Small gets back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Small is adopting a defensive guard.
Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Small keeping full guard, as Calirante tries to pass.
Calirante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calirante keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Small's head.#T3#
Small looking to control but Calirante passes into half guard.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Small is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Small is trying to control but can't.
Calirante not doing much here.
Calirante throwing shots but Small is blocking nicely.
Calirante throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Small to regain full guard.
Small has his hands on Calirante's head, controlling the position.
Small looking to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calirante throwing strikes but missing.
Calirante throws a strike but Small rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Calirante keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Calirante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Small not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante works over Small with some ground and pound from guard.
Calirante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calirante throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calirante's guard. Nice move by Small!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Calirante dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Small working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calirante taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calirante managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Small.
Calirante wants to control but Small postures up.
Calirante is trying to improve his position.
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small. #T1#
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
Small cracks Calirante with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calirante is trying to improve his position.
Small landing a few strikes.
Calirante is looking for a sweep.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
You can see the frustration on Calirante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Small working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Calirante tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calirante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calirante is trying to get back to half guard.
Small lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calirante is looking for a sweep.
Calirante wants to control but Small postures up.
Small throwing strikes but Calirante manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T3#
Small gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Small regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calirante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calirante scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calirante lands a couple of elbows.
Calirante pushing down on Small's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Calirante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Small manages to get to full guard.
Calirante throwing strikes from guard but Small blocks nicely. #T4#
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Small working a defensive guard here.
Calirante won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself. #SUB2#
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Calirante.
Small digs a good hook to Calirante's body.
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small lands a jab-cross combination.
Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Small forces Calirante back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calirante takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Calirante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.#T1#
Calirante is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calirante being controlled against the cage.
Small is looking for a takedown.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calirante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action. #TD2#
Small has Calirante pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Small pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Calirante tumbling to the mat - Small dives into Calirante's guard.
Calirante controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Calirante is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calirante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calirante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Calirante has wrist control.
Small is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Calirante has control of Small's left arm, preventing Small from doing any damage. #T3#
Calirante keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calirante trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
Calirante controlling Small's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Small takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Calirante throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Calirante misses its intended target. #T4#
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Calirante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calirante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calirante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small cracks Calirante with an open hand slap.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Calirante off the cage and back into range.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Calirante counters with a head kick that drops Small to the mat! Small scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Small is rocked!
Calirante walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Small drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Calirante swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Small's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Dixie Small had this to say: 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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