|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 339 p4p, 289 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 43 p4p, 37 weight class). Darren Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
34
150
27 - 16 - 2 |
|
169 cm
30
145
17 - 8 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
|
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon swings widly with a right hand
and De Andrade moves into the clinch.
Dixon prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
A short right from De Andrade.
Still in the clinch, De Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Andrade misses with some punches.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.
De Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
De Andrade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Dixon.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on De Andrade's shoulder, as De Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
De Andrade is looking to counter the offense by Dixon and move into the clinch.
De Andrade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! De Andrade has knocked Dixon down with a huge combo! De Andrade steps away and waves a wobbly Dixon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dixon is rocked!
It looks like Darren Dixon has been cut.
Dixon avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Andrade's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon stops De Andrade from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Andrade trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
De Andrade pushes Dixon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Andrade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Andrade!
De Andrade tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon is persistently looking for the submission but De Andrade is defending it well.
Dixon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dixon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Dixon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before De Andrade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
De Andrade defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dixon's arms.
Dixon biding his time, controlling De Andrade.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
De Andrade is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can De Andrade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
De Andrade is trying to stand back up.
Dixon wants to control but De Andrade is keeping busy.
Dixon looking for the RNC.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Dixon misses.
De Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Andrade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
De Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon moves away from the strike by De Andrade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Andrade wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Andrade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Andrade walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Andrade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dixon finds it's way round the side to connect with De Andrade's head.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of De Andrade's head but De Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
De Andrade misses with a double jab.
Dixon with the counter takedown but De Andrade avoids it easily.
Dixon lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon throws out a loose jab but De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Andrade scores with a leg kick.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Andrade.
Dixon lands a slapping body shot.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into De Andrade's ribs.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Andrade's guard.
Dixon trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
Dixon won't allow De Andrade to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De Andrade looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
De Andrade wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but De Andrade defends it.
Dixon prevents De Andrade from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Dixon feints the counter takedown.
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Andrade's hands.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dixon looking to score a takedown here. De Andrade is defending well but Dixon drives through and ends up in De Andrade's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Andrade wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Dixon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Andrade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Andrade is not content to let Dixon control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Dixon scores with a nice right hand.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling De Andrade to counter with a crisp jab.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Dixon.
Darren Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from De Andrade.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
De Andrade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon shoots and misses
and De Andrade counters by moving into the clinch.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon is looking for a takedown.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dixon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Andrade, who protects the arm well.
De Andrade wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dixon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Andrade explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice defenses there by De Andrade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
De Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon throws the left hand but De Andrade avoids the punch easily.
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 misses with a straight left.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. De Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. De Andrade does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Andrade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Andrade at a distance.
Dixon throws out a powerful jab.
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like De Andrade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but De Andrade is just out of range.
Dixon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Andrade under the eye.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Andrade throws out the jab.
Dixon scores with a takedown into De Andrade's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon stops De Andrade from standing up.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but De Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon prevents De Andrade from getting back to his feet.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Andrade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon trying to control but De Andrade is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dixon with a jab.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but De Andrade is out of range.
De Andrade slips a jab from Dixon.
Dixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Andrade defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
De Andrade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dixon slips a straight right by De Andrade.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. De Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon scores with a punch to the head.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dixon dives in and grabs De Andrade's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Andrade pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from De Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Andrade misses the jab.
Dixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Andrade slips under a jab from Dixon.
Dixon misses the jab.
De Andrade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dixon manages to circle out of the way.
Dixon clobbers De Andrade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Dixon misses.
De Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
De Andrade scores with a nice strike.
Dixon swings for the body but De Andrade moves out of range.
As Dixon tries to get set, De Andrade tries to push him back and clinch up but Dixon manages to avoid the attempt.
De Andrade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from De Andrade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade takes one on the button.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon with a poor takedown
and De Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon lands a right hook to the body.
De Andrade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from De Andrade.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Andrade tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade manages to break the clinch.
De Andrade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon shoots in but De Andrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. De Andrade saw that one coming.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Andrade moves away.
De Andrade instigates a clinch.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
De Andrade lands a right hand.
Dixon has De Andrade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dixon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Andrade tumbling to the mat - Dixon dives into De Andrade's guard.
De Andrade scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Dixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
De Andrade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dixon is trying to drag De Andrade to the mat but De Andrade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dixon wants to take the fight to the mat but De Andrade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
De Andrade tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Andrade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Andrade loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
De Andrade is looking to chop away at Dixon's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Darren Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darren Dixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Andrade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
Dixon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Andrade looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
De Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
De Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
De Andrade digs a right hand underneath Dixon's ribcage. Dixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of De Andrade backwards.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Andrade stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon lands with a short shot to the head.
Dixon prevents a body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Dixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Andrade or not.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Dixon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dixon trying to control the position but De Andrade is working away.
Dixon prevents De Andrade from escaping the position.
Dixon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
De Andrade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dixon tries for a kimura but De Andrade is defending well.
De Andrade being controlled for a moment.
De Andrade is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade prevents Dixon from moving into mount.
De Andrade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dixon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Dixon.
De Andrade tries to counter by clinching up but Dixon breaks away and moves out of range.
De Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
De Andrade takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Andrade!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Andrade haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Marcelo Costa De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Andrade is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dixon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Andrade keeps working.
De Andrade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon avoids the strikes from the bottom by De Andrade.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Andrade is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dixon is controlling him well.
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
De Andrade throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Andrade misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Darren Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but De Andrade is defending well.
Dixon wants to control but De Andrade is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dixon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
