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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dix (ranked 25029 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Malone (ranked 5588 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bob Malone was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Dix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Malone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone shoots for a double leg takedown but Dix sprawls well. He's pushed Malone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Malone instigates a clinch.
Dix working hard to break the clinch.
Malone manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dix trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dix is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dix after a bit of a struggle.
Malone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dix uses from the top position.
Malone controls Dix momentarily but Dix frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Malone is proving hard to escape from.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Dix from controlling successfully.
Malone is looking to stand up but Dix isn't so interested in that idea.
Dix wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Dix postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Malone as he checks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dix.
Dix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dix.
Dix is breathing heavily.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dix sprawls well. Dix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Dix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Malone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dix misses with a head kick.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dix scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dix as he jumps to the side.
Dix throws a combination that misses
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Dix with that takedown attempt.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dix is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Dix circles away and we're back to standing.
Dix is looking to score with low kicks.
Malone instigates a clinch.
Malone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dix pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dix uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone pulls Dix in close to prevent any damage.
Malone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dix manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Malone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Malone in side control, throwing shots but Dix defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dix tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Malone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Malone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Malone 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.
A punch combination from Malone misses.
Dix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Malone.
Dix tries to counter with a takedown but Malone is quick to defend against it.
Malone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dix counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dix slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Dix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Malone.
Dix instigates a clinch.
Dix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dix has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malone after a bit of a struggle.
Malone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
I was talking to Dix's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dix working aggressively here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Malone has Dix pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dix is keeping busy.
Dix wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone won't allow it.
Dix tries to circle away but Malone has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dix as Malone tries to tie him up.
Malone breaks the clinch.
Malone should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone lands with a kick to the temple. Dix shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dix tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dix rushes Malone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dix blocks an elbow strike from Malone.
Malone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dix prevents it.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dix but Dix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dix struggles to land a body shot inside as Malone controls his hands.
Dix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Malone tries to pull guard but Dix holds him up against the cage and eventually Malone drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dix is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Dix has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dix goes for a takedown attempt but Malone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malone wants to counter the offense by Dix and move into the clinch position.
Dix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Malone.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dix as he avoids it easily.
Dix just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dix's efforts to push away.
Malone jumps guard.
Dix tries to stand but Malone is controlling from the bottom.
Malone pulls Dix in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dix dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dix leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dix tries to avoid it but Malone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dix to the ground. Dix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Dix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dix misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dix throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
Malone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Malone somewhat.
Jack Dix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Malone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries to clinch up.
Dix throwing a counter right hand but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dix but Dix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Dix.
Dix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dix misses with a wild combination.
Dix throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dix is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Malone moves in looking to clinch but Dix pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Dix. Those never looked like landing.
Malone shoots in but no luck this time.
Dix throws a big counter combination but Malone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown. Dix tries to sprawl out of it but Malone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone gets tackled into the cage by Dix. Dix maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dix wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malone jumps guard.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dix wants to stand and escape but instead Malone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Malone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dix lands a nice shot that snaps Malone's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dix stuffs the takedown attempt from Malone. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Dix throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malone avoids it.
Dix slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dix misses with a low kick as Malone jumps back.
As Dix backs off Malone throws a huge counter combo but Dix manages to avoid it all.
Dix misses with a few strikes there.
Jack Dix is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Dix tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malone smiles and moves away.
Dix misses with a wild combination.
Dix keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dix postures up in Malone's guard and throws a big left but Malone blocks it.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dix wants to stand and escape but instead Malone has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Malone content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Malone is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Dix showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dix 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Dix!
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