PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bubba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes into the arena with Saturday Nights All Right For Fighting blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Dixon
vs
Bubba

185 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Venom Combat Sports
Aspire Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buddy Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Bubba!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Bubba misses.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bubba at a distance.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
A shot to the body from Bubba misses
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Bubba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bubba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bubba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bubba misses with a body shot.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Bubba avoids nicely.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon really is a fat lump.
Bubba throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bubba swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Bubba lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Bubba is just out of range.
A nice side step and Bubba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bubba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dixon rather than just go for the knockout.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Buddy Dixon has been cut.
Bubba throws a good cross that connects.
Bubba lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
Bubba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
Bubba cracks a nice hook into Dixon's ribs.
Bubba jabs at Dixon's body.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bubba or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon, which made it look bad.
Bubba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bubba.
Bubba swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dixon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bubba looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bubba punishes Dixon's body with a nice straight punch.
Bubba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dixon thuds a left hand into Bubba's body.
Dixon takes a swing at Bubba's ribcage but misses.
Bubba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Bubba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dixon with a body shot.
Bubba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bubba.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bubba circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bubba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bubba lands a nice hook to Dixon's body. Dixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bubba scores with a jab to the body.
Bubba throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bubba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bubba misses the shot to the body.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Bubba pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Bubba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Dixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Bubba breaks from the clinch.
Bubba scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bubba lands with a good body shot.
Bubba cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Bubba 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bubba with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bubba throws a big elbow that misses.
Bubba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bubba with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bubba.

Bubba gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Buddy Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bubba.
Bubba digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bubba slips a jab from Dixon.
Bubba lands a nice shot to the body.
Bubba lands with a shot to the body.
Bubba wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bubba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Bubba persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bubba stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bubba throws a combination. Dixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bubba lands with a good body shot.

Bubba darts in and clinches Dixon up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bubba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Dixon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bubba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bubba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bubba! But no joy.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bubba.
Bubba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bubba lands with an uppercut that bounces Dixon off the cage and back into range.
Bubba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bubba.
Big Bubba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bubba swinging wildly here.
Bubba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubba throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bubba misses the shot to the body.
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buddy Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bubba was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.

Bubba pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.

Bubba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bubba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bubba connects with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bubba.
Buddy Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bubba.
Bubba's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dixon under the eye.
Bubba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Bubba.
Bubba has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bubba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubba moves out of range of the strikes.
Bubba moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Bubba has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bubba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bubba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buddy Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bubba counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Bubba to acknowledge the strikes.

Buddy Dixon's cut is getting worse.
Big Bubba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bubba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubba scores with a shot to the body.
Dixon walks into a left hand.
Bubba digs a good hook to Dixon's body.
Bubba lands a right hook to the body.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bubba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bubba lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
Bubba works over Dixon's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bubba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Bubba connects with a body shot.
A jab from Bubba does it's job there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bubba catches Dixon right on the button with a cross.
Bubba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bubba lands a right hook to the body.
Bubba throws a shot to the body.
Bubba shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bubba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bubba lands a head shot.
Bubba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bubba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bubba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bubba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bubba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bubba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buddy Dixon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Bubba throws a body shot but no joy.
Bubba shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Dixon throws a right hand that Bubba ducks under and follows up with a left that Bubba also avoids with ease.
Bubba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
Dixon throws a series of strikes that have Bubba backpedaling.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Bubba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dixon tries to bum rush Bubba with a series of wild strikes but Bubba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bubba needs to keep his hands up - Dixon had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubba lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon misses with the combination.

Bubba moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bubba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Bubba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubba fails to land the takedown.
Buddy Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bubba.
Bubba looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Bubba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dixon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bubba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bubba moves away.
Bubba stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Bubba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Bubba misses the shot to the body.
Bubba misses the shot to the body.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Bubba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
Dixon takes a swing at Bubba's ribcage but misses.
Dixon throws a body punch but Bubba moves out of range.
Bubba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bubba. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Bubba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Bubba persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bubba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bubba.
Dixon misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubba fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dixon throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Bubba throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bubba works Dixon's body with a nice hook.
Bubba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dixon defends well and Bubba ends up having to push Dixon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bubba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bubba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bubba.
Bubba scores with a body shot.
Dixon stuffs the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bubba. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bubba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddy Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Bubba's head but Bubba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bubba slips under a jab from Dixon.
Big Bubba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bubba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Bubba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bubba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bubba.
Bubba connects with a right hand. Dixon shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Dixon misses the target.
Bubba is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dixon with a body shot.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bubba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Bubba avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bubba 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bubba!