PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmppa Kaataja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarmppa Kaataja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Dixon's chin.

Dixon
vs
Kaataja

186 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

184 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarmppa Kaataja!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaataja is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.

Dixon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaataja pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Kaataja dodges it nicely.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaataja's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
Kaataja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dixon prevents Kaataja from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kaataja is looking to escape.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaataja is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
Dixon lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaataja defending well though.
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dixon throwing shots but Kaataja is blocking nicely.
Dixon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaataja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dixon prevents Kaataja from standing back up.
Kaataja looks gassed!
Dixon is nestled in close to Kaataja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kaataja won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Kaataja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dixon stops Kaataja from getting back to his feet.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dixon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dixon winds up and cracks Kaataja with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kaataja is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
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. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Kaataja's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon stops Kaataja from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon throwing shots but Kaataja is blocking nicely.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaataja defending well though.
Dixon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaataja is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dixon landing shots from mount.
Kaataja is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kaataja taking shots to the head.
Dixon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dixon lands a big shot there that rocks Kaataja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dixon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dixon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja is trying to stand up.
Dixon lands with some strikes.
Dixon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kaataja is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dixon scoring with strikes but Kaataja is staying in there.
Kaataja is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kaataja in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dixon lands a big elbow.
Kaataja is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kaataja is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
A nice elbow there by Dixon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
Dixon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kaataja tries to buck Dixon off but he can't manage it.
Dixon is landing with some decent strikes but Kaataja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dixon raining down shots from the mount!
Kaataja wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Kaataja really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dixon raining down shots from the mount!
Kaataja wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dixon 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.

Ryan Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaataja tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaataja tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.

Kaataja rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Kaataja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dixon's face.
Kaataja looking to throw knees to the head but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Kaataja tries to land a knee to the head but Dixon blocks with his arms.

Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaataja.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaataja tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.

Dixon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaataja sprawls well initially but Dixon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dixon 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dixon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dixon is nestled in close to Kaataja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dixon working Kaataja over with strikes.
Dixon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaataja taking some punishment here, with Dixon in his half guard.
Kaataja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaataja is trying to stand up here but Dixon is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaataja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaataja tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Kaataja wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Kaataja avoids them all with ease.

Dixon shoots in and bounces Kaataja off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaataja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon stands up over Kaataja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon works over Kaataja with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaataja wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon works over Kaataja with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaataja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Kaataja's shoulder, as Kaataja tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaataja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kaataja tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon lands a two punch combo.
Kaataja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jarmppa Kaataja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaataja doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Kaataja closes the distance and clinches.
Kaataja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dixon blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaataja throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dixon blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaataja looking to throw knees to the head but Dixon is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaataja prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Kaataja tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Kaataja has him pressed against the cage.
Dixon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dixon is trying to drag Kaataja to the mat but Kaataja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Dixon dominated that second round.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kaataja wants to clinch.
Kaataja tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaataja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon throws a low kick, looking for Kaataja's leg but Kaataja calmly moves out of range.

Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaataja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dixon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dixon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaataja's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon distracts Kaataja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaataja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon thows a big elbow that misses.
Dixon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dixon working the ground and pound.
Dixon prevents Kaataja from escaping the position.
Dixon lands a nice forearm strike.
Kaataja is trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon tries to score with some ground and pound. Kaataja controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kaataja is trying to buck Dixon off.
Dixon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kaataja to see if he's OK.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Kaataja on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Kaataja avoids it well.
Kaataja ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Kaataja is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Kaataja feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dixon's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaataja looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon lands an overhand right.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Kaataja's ribs.

Dixon scores with a takedown into Kaataja's guard.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaataja has wrist control.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Kaataja wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaataja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaataja has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kaataja tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Kaataja takes one to the chin there.
Ryan Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaataja moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaataja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaataja tries to clinch up.
Kaataja takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kaataja has his takedown stuffed
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.

Dixon scores with a takedown into Kaataja's guard.
Dixon distracts Kaataja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dixon won't allow Kaataja to get back to his feet.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.
Dixon stops Kaataja from standing up.
Jarmppa Kaataja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaataja throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon thuds his right hand into Kaataja's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaataja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dixon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Dixon!