PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Wiley has chosen Mastodon- Sleeping Giant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edwin Wiley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dixon
vs
Wiley

187 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
24
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Wiley!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Wiley's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Wiley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wiley wants to stand but Dixon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon has control of Wiley's left arm, preventing Wiley from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joey Dixon.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiley's guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Wiley keeps moving.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Wiley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wiley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon trying to control but Wiley is working from the bottom.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wiley keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
Dixonis looking to pass into half guard but Wiley pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wiley is in guard.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Joey Dixon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Dixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wiley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiley misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Wiley.

Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dixon stops Wiley from standing up.
Wiley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Wiley blocks nicely.
Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wiley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiley scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiley moves away from the strike by Dixon.

Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Wiley's guard.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Wiley blocks nicely.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon is pushing down on Wiley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wiley is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Wiley dodges it nicely.
Wiley is looking to escape.
Dixon is trying to control. Wiley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiley defending well though.
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.
Wiley is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixon working Wiley over with strikes.
Dixon throwing shots but Wiley is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon is keen to just control but Wiley is a slippery customer.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wiley pushes Dixon off looking to stand but Dixon dives back in and keeps control.
Wiley is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Wiley is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joey Dixon.
Dixon scores with a jab to the head.
Wiley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiley.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Wiley moves away and avoids it.
Dixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wiley throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wiley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiley ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Wiley throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon dives in and grabs Wiley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wiley pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.

Dixon gets a double leg takedown into Wiley's guard.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Wiley's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon landing with the ground and pound.
Wiley is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wiley's head.
Wiley keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon throws a strike but Wiley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wiley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiley can do to turn this around?
Dixon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dixon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiley.
Wiley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Dixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Wiley is working away.
Wiley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wiley defending well though.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon misses with a head shot. Wiley uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wiley has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon throws a strike but Wiley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wiley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dixon's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiley stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joey Dixon just wasn't active enough.

Wiley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Edwin Wiley 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 is stalling in the full guard.
Wiley keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
Our winner, Joey Dixon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.