Post by xx - Camp Cannon on Mar 6, 2014 17:27:09 GMT -5
Merle Dixon shifts back and forth nervously.
Shane Walsh looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Merle Dixon and Shane Walsh touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from The Deputy
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Merle Dixon looks to counter!
Shane Walsh throws a combo
Merle Dixon ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Deputy swings again, only to get countered once more! The Deputy is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Shane Walsh's Left eye
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Deputy looks to be in very good shape.
Tremendous strikes from The Deputy!
Some big punches are landing!
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Shane Walsh
that forces Merle to try and defend better.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle Dixon circles around The Deputy
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle Dixon throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Deputy's chin! That stops The Deputy in his tracks!
Merle feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Deputy steps backwards away from Merle Dixon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Merle Dixon was tooling Shane Walsh for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shane Walsh lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shane Walsh takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Deputy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Merle Dixon's punches
The Deputy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Merle.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Merle, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Deputy is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Shane Walsh jabs at Merle
to no visible effect.
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
A punch from Shane Walsh
grazes Merle's left cheek.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
Merle Dixon moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Merle Dixon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shane Walsh moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The Deputy cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Merle can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Deputy pushes Merle Dixon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Deputy pushes Merle Dixon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Merle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy launches a hook to the body
Merle Dixon moves aside looking for a counter...
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Shane Walsh
gets blocked by Merle.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The Deputy decides to launch some tentative punches
Merle Dixon takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from Shane Walsh
Merle is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shane Walsh gets sloppy and Merle Dixon tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Merle Dixon.
The Deputy staggers backwards. Merle wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Deputy launches a flurry of punches
Merle slips out of danger.
Superb haymaker by Merle
The Deputy manages to move aside
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle Dixon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Merle Dixon is fading quickly.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Merle Dixon moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Deputy steps backwards away from Merle Dixon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Merle should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Shane Walsh to the body.
Merle blocks in time.
Shane Walsh burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Merle.
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Round 4
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The Deputy decides to launch some tentative punches
Merle launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Deputy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Merle's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shane Walsh jabs at Merle
to no visible effect.
Merle Dixon looks rather shattered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh fires an unorthodox punch to Merle's torso
that goes wide.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shane Walsh!
Merle ducks under...
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shane Walsh is measuring Merle with his jab.
Merle isn't fazed.
The Deputy misses a step and Merle Dixon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Merle Dixon jabs at The Deputy
to no visible effect.
Shane Walsh takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Merle Dixon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh goes with a looping right hand while Merle Dixon jumps back and jabs
The Deputy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shane Walsh!
Merle ducks under...
Merle is trying to counter now!
Merle grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Deputy struggles... Merle Dixon is unable to take him down
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shane Walsh, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh jabs at Merle
to no visible effect.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tremendous strikes from The Deputy!
Merle blocks with confidence
The Deputy misses a step and Merle Dixon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Merle Dixon swings...
...no good.
Shane Walsh fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Merle blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shane Walsh goes with a looping right hand while Merle Dixon jumps back and jabs
The Deputy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Deputy pushes Merle Dixon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Deputy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Merle Dixon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shane Walsh circles around Merle
The Deputy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Merle Dixon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shane Walsh is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shane Walsh circles around Merle
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Merle Dixon and The Deputy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shane Walsh circles around Merle
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Shane Walsh to the body.
Merle blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Merle Dixon looks to counter!
A right hand from Merle Dixon
misses its target.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
The Deputy has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Judge: Merle Dixon 10 9 10 9 9: 47
Judge: Shane Walsh 9 10 9 10 10: 48
Judge: Merle Dixon 10 9 10 9 10: 48
Judge: Shane Walsh 9 10 9 10 9: 47
Judge: Merle Dixon 10 9 10 9 10: 48
Judge: Shane Walsh 9 10 9 10 9: 47
Winner is Merle Dixon by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Merle Dixon
Punches 32/48 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 197,92
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Shane Walsh
Punches 21/60 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 90,67
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Close Fight by each fighter fight could have gone either way..
Shane Walsh looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Merle Dixon and Shane Walsh touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from The Deputy
who is bobbing and weaving.
Poorly executed technique. Merle Dixon looks to counter!
Shane Walsh throws a combo
Merle Dixon ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Deputy swings again, only to get countered once more! The Deputy is looking bad here!
There is a small laceration on Shane Walsh's Left eye
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Deputy looks to be in very good shape.
Tremendous strikes from The Deputy!
Some big punches are landing!
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Shane Walsh
that forces Merle to try and defend better.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle Dixon circles around The Deputy
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle Dixon throws a looping right hand...
That lands on The Deputy's chin! That stops The Deputy in his tracks!
Merle feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Deputy steps backwards away from Merle Dixon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Merle Dixon was tooling Shane Walsh for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shane Walsh lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shane Walsh takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Deputy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Merle Dixon's punches
The Deputy is on the receiving end of a great combo by Merle.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Merle, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The Deputy is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Shane Walsh jabs at Merle
to no visible effect.
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
A punch from Shane Walsh
grazes Merle's left cheek.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
Merle Dixon moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Merle Dixon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shane Walsh moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The Deputy cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Merle can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Deputy pushes Merle Dixon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Deputy pushes Merle Dixon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Merle is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy launches a hook to the body
Merle Dixon moves aside looking for a counter...
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Shane Walsh
gets blocked by Merle.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
The Deputy decides to launch some tentative punches
Merle Dixon takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Brilliant combination from Shane Walsh
Merle is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shane Walsh gets sloppy and Merle Dixon tries to take advantage...
Nice punches from Merle Dixon.
The Deputy staggers backwards. Merle wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Deputy launches a flurry of punches
Merle slips out of danger.
Superb haymaker by Merle
The Deputy manages to move aside
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle Dixon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Merle Dixon is fading quickly.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Merle Dixon moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Deputy steps backwards away from Merle Dixon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Merle should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Solid shot from Shane Walsh to the body.
Merle blocks in time.
Shane Walsh burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Merle.
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Round 4
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The Deputy decides to launch some tentative punches
Merle launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Deputy with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Merle's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Shane Walsh jabs at Merle
to no visible effect.
Merle Dixon looks rather shattered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Deputy and Merle circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh fires an unorthodox punch to Merle's torso
that goes wide.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shane Walsh!
Merle ducks under...
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shane Walsh is measuring Merle with his jab.
Merle isn't fazed.
The Deputy misses a step and Merle Dixon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Merle Dixon jabs at The Deputy
to no visible effect.
Shane Walsh takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Merle Dixon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shane Walsh fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh goes with a looping right hand while Merle Dixon jumps back and jabs
The Deputy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Shane Walsh!
Merle ducks under...
Merle is trying to counter now!
Merle grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Deputy struggles... Merle Dixon is unable to take him down
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shane Walsh, but it's close.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh jabs at Merle
to no visible effect.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Merle and The Deputy circle around the center of the cage.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shane Walsh moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Merle studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Tremendous strikes from The Deputy!
Merle blocks with confidence
The Deputy misses a step and Merle Dixon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Merle Dixon swings...
...no good.
Shane Walsh fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Merle blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shane Walsh goes with a looping right hand while Merle Dixon jumps back and jabs
The Deputy only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Deputy pushes Merle Dixon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Deputy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Merle Dixon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shane Walsh circles around Merle
The Deputy looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Merle Dixon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Shane Walsh is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Shane Walsh is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shane Walsh circles around Merle
The Deputy moves backwards and Merle Dixon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Merle Dixon and The Deputy engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shane Walsh circles around Merle
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid shot from Shane Walsh to the body.
Merle blocks in time.
Poorly executed technique. Merle Dixon looks to counter!
A right hand from Merle Dixon
misses its target.
The Deputy studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
The Deputy has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Merle moves backwards and Shane Walsh is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Merle Dixon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
Judge: Merle Dixon 10 9 10 9 9: 47
Judge: Shane Walsh 9 10 9 10 10: 48
Judge: Merle Dixon 10 9 10 9 10: 48
Judge: Shane Walsh 9 10 9 10 9: 47
Judge: Merle Dixon 10 9 10 9 10: 48
Judge: Shane Walsh 9 10 9 10 9: 47
Winner is Merle Dixon by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Merle Dixon
Punches 32/48 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 197,92
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Shane Walsh
Punches 21/60 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 90,67
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Close Fight by each fighter fight could have gone either way..
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