PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the ring accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dixon
vs
Swain

207 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

201 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Swain!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dixon.

It looks like Nathaniel Swain has been cut.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.

Swain rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Swain goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dixon throws a wild body kick that Swain sees coming a mile off.

Swain 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.
Swain is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Swain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon is trying to stand.
Dixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Swain is working away from the top position though.
Swain is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dixon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swain scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Swain connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain prevents Dixon from standing back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swain.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain works his foot free and advances to mount.

Swain working for a submission but Dixon is keeping him at bay.
Swain working Dixon over with strikes here.
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain landing punches.

Swain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dixon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Swain lands with some strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Swain goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Dixon postures up.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Swain.

Swain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Swain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to get up but he can't break Swain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Swain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.

Dixon gets to his feet - Swain follows without any prompting.
Swain has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Swain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mason Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Swain.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dixon wants to clinch but Swain slips to the side

and Swain counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dixon!
Swain looks gassed!
Dixon regains half guard.
Swain wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dixon wants to control but Swain is keeping busy.
Swain sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dixon defending well though.
Swain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swain wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
Dixon is staying active underneath Swain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swain might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Swain blocks the strikes from Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Swain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Swain'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.

Dixon misses with the combination.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Swain fails with the takedown.
Swain shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swain tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Swain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon wants to clinch but Swain slips to the side

and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Swain passes to full mount!

Swain looking for a guillotine from mount but Dixon is having none of it.
Swain is breathing heavily.
Dixon really wants to buck Swain off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Swain landing punches.
Swain with the ground and pound from mount.
Dixon is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Dixon really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Swain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Swain in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Swain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swain working the ground and pound effectively.
Swain connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Swain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dixon?
Swain avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
Swain landing punches.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swain raining down shots from the mount!
Swain wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swain lands a big shot there that rocks Dixon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dixon wants to hold on but Swain pushes him away.
Swain controlling his opponent.
Swain landing strikes, looking to finish!
Swain pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dixon is bucking up trying to escape but Swain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Swain looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Swain cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Swain.
Swain lands a heavy elbow.
Swain unloading with bombs!
Swain pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Swain is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swain scoring with strikes but Dixon is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Swain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swain landing strikes from the mount and Dixon is in trouble!
Swain landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Dixon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Swain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Swain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dixon wants to control but Swain passes into side.
Check out the look on Swain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Swain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Swain working away.
Swain scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Swain wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Swain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon throws Swain to one side and escapes!

Swain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Swain lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Swain works his way into side control.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet.

Swain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dixon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Swain fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dixon is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Swain working the ground and pound from side control.
Swain working the ground and pound from side control.
Swain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Swain scoring with punches and elbows.
Nathaniel Swain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dixon down.
Swain trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Swain controlling the position from side mount.
Dixon is trying to buck Swain off.
Swain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dixon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swain trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.

Despite being in the dominant position, Nathaniel Swain just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swain doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon tries to clinch up

and Swain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Swain 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Nathaniel Swain!

Nathaniel Swain wins by unanimous decision!