PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dixon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Joey Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dixon
vs
Lucas

187 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
32
212 lbs
26 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 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 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Lucas which made him look bad.
Lucas works the jab nicely.

It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon lands a head shot.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Lucas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Lucas. No joy for Dixon on that attempt.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lucas swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lucas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joey Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dixon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lucas's half guard.
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 wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nice strikes from Dixon there.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dixon prevents Lucas from improving his position.
Dixon wants to take a breather but Lucas is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon controlling the action here.
Lucas wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ground and pound from Dixon.
Dixon throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
Lucas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Dixon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.
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 Lucas's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon is thwarting Lucas's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.
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.
Dixon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dixon is working away from the top position though.
Dixon working over Lucas with some ground and pound. Lucas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lucas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Lucas dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Lucas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lucas to regain full guard.
Lucas lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Dixon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lucas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lucas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dixon postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dixon stands up over Lucas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Lucas 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.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Lucas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dixon trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucas can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dixon misses with a left hand

and Lucas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dixon won't be happy with that.
Dixon is trying to control Lucas's posture but Lucas avoids it.
Lucas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working.
Dixon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lucas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lucas is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Travis Lucas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucas.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.

Dixon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dixon postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas looking to control.
Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dixon postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
Dixon landing with the ground and pound.
Lucas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow.
Dixon preventing the sweep.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Lucas has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Joey Dixon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dixon throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon throwing shots but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Lucas is working away.
Dixon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Dixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
Lucas leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon throws a good cross that connects.
Lucas connects with an inside leg kick.

Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lucas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Lucas blocks nicely.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Travis Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Dixon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucas looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Joey Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon controlling from the top position.
Dixon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joey Dixon.
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Lucas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucas enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
A very excited looking Joey Dixon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.