PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moreno
vs
Dixon

185 cm
37
205 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

183 cm
27
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent

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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Emanoel Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Dixon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Moreno, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Moreno against the ropes but Moreno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon has his takedown stuffed

and Moreno counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moreno trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Moreno wants to take a breather but Dixon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Moreno.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moreno looking to control but instead Dixon has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno passes to side control.
Moreno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dixon's legs.
Moreno trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.

Moreno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Moreno taking a break here but Dixon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dixon is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Moreno wants to work for an arm triangle but Dixon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moreno is looking for a kimura here.
Moreno wants to free his trapped foot but Dixon is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard.
Moreno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dixon!
Moreno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
Moreno trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.
Moreno passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dixon tries to hold on but Moreno pushes him away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to take his opponent's back but instead Dixon manages to regain half guard.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Moreno sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moreno is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emanoel Moreno dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dixon tries for a takedown but Moreno circles away easily

and Moreno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moreno.
Dixon is trying to keep Moreno in close.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Moreno pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Dixon trying to control but Moreno postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon makes his way to full guard, as Moreno worked for a kimura.
Dixon is pulling down on Moreno's head. It's preventing any offense from Moreno, at least for the moment.
Moreno forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dixon to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Moreno pushing down on Dixon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno passes to side control.

Moreno tries for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Dixon denies him.
Moreno passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dixon!
Moreno tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Moreno has taken his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to control the position but Dixon frees himself and scrambles - Moreno manages to regain control in side control.
Emanoel Moreno overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Moreno goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dixon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moreno but great work by Dixon.
Moreno manages to get back to half guard.
Moreno is not content to let Dixon control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.

Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moreno is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Dixon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Moreno's thigh. Moreno counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
My spies in EvolutioN MMA Acadamy & Gym ( 12 ELITE Coaches ) inform me that Dixon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon passes Moreno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon is thwarting Moreno's attempts to control the position.
Moreno won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon works his way into side control.
Dixon working away.

Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreno knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dixon tries for a kimura but Moreno is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Dixon swings around for an armbar but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dixon's guard.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg.
Dixon is staying active underneath Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
Moreno wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.

Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno.

Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Moreno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emanoel Moreno dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Moreno passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moreno trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.

Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Moreno 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 one minute gone in the round.
Moreno working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dixon's thigh. Dixon counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Emanoel Moreno just wasn't active enough.
Dixon fails with the takedown

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moreno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Dixon won't allow it.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno wants to take a breather but Dixon is having none of it.

Emanoel Moreno has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Moreno circles away easily

and Moreno counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dixon's guard now.
Emanoel Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Dixon.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.

Moreno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dixon is just riding it out for now. Moreno eventually gives up the hold.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adam Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moreno trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.

Moreno seems to be working for a kimura but Dixon defends the submission attempt.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon is not content to let Moreno control the position.
Dixon trying to control here.
Dixon won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is keen to just control but Dixon is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emanoel Moreno wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon shoots and misses

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dixon's guard.
Moreno trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Moreno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emanoel Moreno showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moreno, 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 William Gold scores the fight for Emanoel Moreno!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Emanoel Moreno!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Emanoel Moreno!

Emanoel Moreno wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Emanoel Moreno 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.