PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mason Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Slamkovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's A Fight by Three 6 Mafia. Slamkovich is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kid Frost - Low Rider. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dixon
vs
Slamkovich

185 cm
30
176 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Biff Slamkovich!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Dixon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Slamkovich stops Dixon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dixon moves to back control.
Slamkovich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Dixon working for the choke.

Dixon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Slamkovich staying busy and making it hard for Dixon to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slamkovich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dixon looking for the RNC.
Slamkovich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dixon's guard. Nice work there by Slamkovich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamkovich trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slamkovich is one step ahead there.
Slamkovich postures up.
Slamkovich trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Slamkovich tries to pass.

Biff Slamkovich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Slamkovich misses with a takedown attempt
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.

Dixon jumps guard.

Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slamkovich passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Slamkovich is trying to control. Dixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon tries to roll over but Slamkovich keeps him under control.

Slamkovich is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Dixon as he works his way to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamkovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Slamkovich defends it easily.
Slamkovich passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Slamkovich.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon wants to improve his position but Slamkovich is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Dixon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slamkovich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dixon throws a hook but Slamkovich blocks it.
Slamkovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon drives through and clinches with Slamkovich against the cage.
Slamkovich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slamkovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mason Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Slamkovich.

Dixon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Slamkovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon seems to be looking for submissions.

Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Slamkovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Dixon works his way into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamkovich gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slamkovich is not content to let Dixon control the position.

Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Slamkovich is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dixon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slamkovich defends it well.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Slamkovich is defending the position.

Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dixon trying to control the action but Slamkovich is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Slamkovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Slamkovich tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamkovich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slamkovich backs up against the cage.

Dixon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon passes to side control.
Slamkovich prevents Dixon from moving into mount.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Slamkovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dixon swings around for an armbar but Slamkovich sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dixon's guard.

Slamkovich has gone for a leg lock! Dixon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slamkovich's guard.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slamkovich is keeping the position for now.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Slamkovich keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slamkovich has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.

Slamkovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Slamkovich is retaining full guard.
Biff Slamkovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Slamkovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mason Dixon!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mason Dixon!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mason Dixon!

Mason Dixon wins by unanimous decision!