PBP Commentary

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

Noble
vs
Dixon

176 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
149 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reggie Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Noble tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Noble is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Noble!
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Dixon connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Noble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Noble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Dixon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Noble is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.
Noble is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dixon looking to ground and pound but Noble is blocking nicely.

Dixon has control of Noble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Noble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dixon is landing with some decent strikes but Noble is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Noble is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dixon with shots to the head and body - Noble looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dixon controlling his opponent.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Noble to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble taking shots to the head.
Dixon with a couple of short strikes.
Dixon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Noble is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noble is trying to stand.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Noble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Noble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Noble pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dixon's waist but Dixon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noble off to one side.
A punch combination from Noble misses.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Noble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Noble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Noble keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Greg Dixon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Noble circles away.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dixon tries to clinch but Noble is having none of it.
Noble lands a right hook to the body.
Noble closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Noble didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Dixon passes Noble's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dixon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon lands a nice shot to the head.
Greg Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Noble is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon with shots to the head and body - Noble looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dixon tries to control but Noble wriggling away.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Noble tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dixon raining down shots from the mount!
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noble tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Noble's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Noble on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reggie Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noble is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Noble circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon lands a jab-cross combination.

Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Noble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Noble trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon stalling away here and it's allowed Noble to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Noble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noble avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Noble pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Noble sprawls well.

Noble tries to keep at a distance but Dixon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noble prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reggie Noble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dixon.
Noble wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon goes for a takedown attempt but Noble pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noble is defended easily by Dixon.
A shot to the body from Noble misses

so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon stands and throws Noble's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dixon working away.

Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Noble is not content to let Dixon control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Noble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reggie Noble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Noble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dixon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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