PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 1314 p4p, 1554 weight class) and Atticus Finch (ranked 156 p4p, 182 weight class). Finch has chosen Ghetto Bird- Ice Cube as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dixon
vs
Finch

169 cm
24
145
9 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
156
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Conviction
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Aspire Clothing
Conviction

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atticus Finch!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.

Dixon has managed to clinch.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
Finch blocking some punches.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Dixon working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Finch throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Finch works on Dixon's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.

Dixon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Finch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dixon keeps control of the position as Finch tries to break free.

Finch showing good submission defense here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon trying to control.
Finch is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dixon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Finch trying to get back to his feet but Dixon is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dixon looking for the choke from the back.

Dixon looking for the choke but no joy.
Finch wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon looking for the choke but no joy.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Finch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Dixon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Finch has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Dixon tightening his grip on Finch, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dixon looking for the choke from the back.
Finch is trying to stand back up.

Finch showing good submission defense here.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but Dixon has full control of the position and if anything, Finch has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Finch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dixon gets his way!
Dixon wants to control but Finch is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dixon looking for the choke from the back.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Dixon is persistently looking for the submission but Finch is defending it well.

Dixon looking to break Finch's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Finch remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dixon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch is trying to get back to his feet but Dixon has full control of the position and if anything, Finch has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Finch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Finch throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Finch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finch blocks a jab.
Dixon is looking to clinch but Finch is avoiding it.
Finch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Finch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dixon on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Finch misses the jab.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Finch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Finch cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Finch's head but Finch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finch lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Finch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
Dixon misses with a hook to the body
letting Finch counter with a right hand.
Dixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Finch's head.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.

Dixon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Finch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Finch manages to get underhooks.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
Finch is looking to control Dixon's arms but Dixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finch has his back to the cage.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon lands with a right to the head.
Finch tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Finch back against the cage.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finch can do to turn this around?
Dixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands with a cross.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Finch's ribs.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dixon slips under a jab from Finch.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Finch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dixon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finch lands a really nice looking cross but Dixon seems unphased.
Finch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
A jab lands there for Finch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Finch misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Finch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
It seemed like Finch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finch misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Atticus Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Dixon is rocked!
Dixon circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Finch. Dixon falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Finch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atticus Finch!
Atticus Finch managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Groove Gear, into his post fight interview.