PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dixon (ranked 4667 p4p, 5978 weight class) and Lord Seshomaru (ranked 165 p4p, 195 weight class). Seshomaru has chosen Slash and dash by- KILLERCROSS as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dixon
vs
Seshomaru

197 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
285
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lord Seshomaru!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seshomaru sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Seshomaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Seshomaru lands with a nice body kick.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seshomaru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Seshomaru bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dixon's head.
Seshomaru scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Richard Dixon has been cut.
Seshomaru lands with a hook. Dixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seshomaru tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dixon clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Seshomaru is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Seshomaru circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Seshomaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seshomaru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lord Seshomaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seshomaru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Seshomaru scores with a jab to the head.
Seshomaru lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seshomaru manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Seshomaru throws a counter combo.
Seshomaru lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Dixon dives in for a single leg takedown but Seshomaru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Lord Seshomaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Seshomaru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seshomaru continues to drive forward.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seshomaru wants to get back to striking at distance but Dixon won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru is trying to break free.

Dixon pulls guard effortlessly.
Dixon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Seshomaru manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon stops Seshomaru from standing up.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Seshomaru uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Seshomaru!

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Seshomaru stands up and waves to Dixon to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Seshomaru avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seshomaru continues to drive forward.
A frustrated look appears on Seshomaru's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dixon jumps guard and drags Seshomaru to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Dixon is working an open guard so Seshomaru takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Seshomaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Seshomaru counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A solid body kick from Seshomaru.
Seshomaru takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seshomaru.
A head kick from Seshomaru lands but Dixon takes it in his stride.
Seshomaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon dives in and grabs Seshomaru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seshomaru pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru connects with a solid leg kick.
Seshomaru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seshomaru looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seshomaru connects with a high kick.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
Seshomaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Seshomaru clobbers Dixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seshomaru unleashes a big counter combination but Dixon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Seshomaru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Seshomaru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Seshomaru tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seshomaru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Seshomaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Dixon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Seshomaru throws a good cross that connects.
Seshomaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seshomaru wants it to stay on the feet.
Seshomaru tests Dixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Seshomaru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seshomaru, pushing him back against the cage.
Seshomaru tries to circle away but Dixon has him pinned against the cage.
Seshomaru has had enough of the clinch but Dixon keeps him there for the moment.
Seshomaru wants to break free but Dixon has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seshomaru gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Seshomaru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seshomaru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dixon's head.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, jab by Seshomaru - just one landing.
Seshomaru punishes Dixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Seshomaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Richard Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seshomaru checks a leg kick.
Seshomaru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seshomaru lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dixon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seshomaru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixon has time to react.
Seshomaru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Seshomaru sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon dives in for a single leg takedown but Seshomaru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Seshomaru connects with a body shot.
Seshomaru thows a body kick. Dixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Seshomaru pushes Dixon away with a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Seshomaru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seshomaru. Dixon shrugs it off though.
Seshomaru scores with a decent looking hook.
Dixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Seshomaru connects with a high kick.
Seshomaru lands a head kick!
Seshomaru connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Seshomaru sprawls well.
Seshomaru throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Seshomaru fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seshomaru lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.

Dixon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seshomaru, pushing him back against the cage.
Dixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Seshomaru manages to get underhooks.
Seshomaru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Seshomaru is trying to break free.
Seshomaru is trying to break the clinch but Dixon has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seshomaru's efforts to push away.
Seshomaru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.

Dixon successfully pulls guard.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but Seshomaru is proving a slippery customer.
Seshomaru wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Seshomaru decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dixon, up you get!

Dixon has Seshomaru up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Seshomaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seshomaru.
Lord Seshomaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seshomaru scores with a jab to the head.
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seshomaru slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seshomaru cracks Dixon with a good jab.
Dixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Seshomaru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Dixon closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seshomaru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dixon has Seshomaru pressed against the cage.

Dixon pulls guard effortlessly.
Dixon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dixon tries to get out of the position.
Seshomaru is looking to stand up but Dixon won't let him.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Seshomaru is looking to stand up but Dixon won't let him.
Lord Seshomaru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Seshomaru isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab by Seshomaru.
Dixon throws a sloppy head kick
and Seshomaru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seshomaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seshomaru finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Seshomaru connects with the punch.
Seshomaru throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru lands a head kick. Dixon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Seshomaru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon tries to clinch but Seshomaru moves out of range.
Seshomaru throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Seshomaru bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seshomaru fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick from Seshomaru, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seshomaru throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from Seshomaru.
Dixon dives in and grabs Seshomaru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seshomaru pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Seshomaru darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seshomaru lands a leg kick that knocks Dixon off balance momentarily.
Seshomaru misses with a body kick.
Seshomaru slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seshomaru throws a head kick that misses

and Dixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dixon wants to take the fight to the mat but Seshomaru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Dixon pulls guard.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seshomaru wants to stand but Dixon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Richard Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Seshomaru gets to his feet. Dixon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lord Seshomaru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seshomaru 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lord Seshomaru!
An out of breath Lord Seshomaru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.