PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rorion Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dixon
vs
Joaquin

175 cm
30
158 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

179 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rorion Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin fails with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dixon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dixon.
Rorion Joaquin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joaquin's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Dixon gets to his feet - Joaquin follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dixon forces Joaquin back against the cage and clinches.
Dixon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Dixon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Joaquin is trying to keep an underhook but Dixon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Joaquin is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dixon is nestled in close to Joaquin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon prevents Joaquin from improving his position.
Joaquin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Joaquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dixon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joaquin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Joaquin trying to control but Dixon postures up.

Dixon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Joaquin defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin missing with punches from the bottom.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Joaquin defends it.
Joaquin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Dixon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joaquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Dixon working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dixon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dixon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joaquin!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Dixon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oooooh!!! Dixon has knocked Joaquin down with a huge combo! Dixon steps away and waves a wobbly Joaquin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Joaquin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.

Joaquin is rocked!

Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joaquin is still in real trouble! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dixon loads up on a big left hand. Joaquin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dixon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Joaquin can't hide his disappointment, as Dixon celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dixon!
A relieved looking Greg Dixon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.