PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saikosis Killzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon has chosen Joker and the Thief, Wolfmother as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Saikosis Killzie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Killzie
vs
Dixon

180 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Sweet-Tooth Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saikosis Killzie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Dixon!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Killzie shows good takedown defense.
Killzie throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killzie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dixon's hands.

Dixon has Killzie up against the cage in a clinch.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.
Killzie with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Dixon gets control of Killzie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dixon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon punching from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Killzie isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon trying to keep a closed guard but Killzie is proving a slippery customer.

Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killzie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Killzie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.

Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dixon is looking for a triangle but Killzie pushes his legs off easily.
Killzie controlling from the top position.
Dixon controlling Killzie's posture.
Killzie looking to pass the guard.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killzie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killzie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killzie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killzie defends it easily.
Dixon looks gassed!

Dixon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four 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.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon looking to control.

Killzie stands up from Dixon's guard - Killzie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Killzie misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killzie lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Dixon 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.

Dixon wants to clinch up but Killzie keeps it at a distance.
Dixon throws a lazy head kick
and Killzie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Killzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses.
Killzie misses with a head kick.
Killzie throws a head kick that Dixon semi-blocks.
Killzie misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Killzie scores with a head kick.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killzie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Dixon shoots in for a double leg but Killzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saikosis Killzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Dixon.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dixon is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killzie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dixon.
Good leg kick by Killzie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Killzie scoring well with a low kick there.

Killzie has managed to clinch.
Dixon takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killzie misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Killzie.

It looks like Ryan Dixon has been cut.
Killzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killzie connects with a knee to the head.

Dixon is rocked!
Killzie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Killzie finish him?
Killzie tries to land a knee to the head but Dixon blocks with his arms.
Dixon seems to have recovered his senses.
Killzie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dixon is looking to control Killzie's arms but Killzie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dixon has his back to the cage.
Killzie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killzie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dixon's defenses.
Dixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killzie gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killzie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Killzie avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Killzie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dixon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killzie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Killzie connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dixon's face.
Killzie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dixon is defending well for now.
Killzie lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye.
Killzie tries a knee to the head but Dixon blocks it.
Killzie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killzie prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killzie jumps into guard, dragging Dixon to the mat.
Dixon trying to control but Killzie is working from the bottom.
Dixon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Killzie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killzie tries to get out of the position.
Killzie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saikosis Killzie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Dixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Killzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Killzie, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Killzie against the cage but Killzie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killzie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dixon is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Killzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killzie tries to clinch up.
Dixon has his takedown stuffed
and Killzie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saikosis Killzie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Dixon.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Killzie.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killzie but Killzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
Killzie throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.

That's two 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Killzie.
Dixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Killzie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Killzie with a hook.
Killzie tries a head kick but it misses.
Killzie throws a head kick that Dixon semi-blocks.
Killzie throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Killzie.
Killzie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killzie avoids it really well and circles away.
Killzie tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killzie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killzie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dixon shoots and misses
and Killzie counters with a nice leg kick.
Killzie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryan Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Killzie has Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killzie.
Killzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dixon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killzie smiles and moves away.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Killzie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saikosis Killzie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killzie 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saikosis Killzie!