PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dixon
vs
Kowalski

220 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kai Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Achilles Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a combination. Kowalski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Achilles Kowalski has been cut.

A jab-cross combination lands for Dixon and sends Kowalski crashing to the mat! Dixon follows him down to the mat - Kowalski regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalski gets back to full guard.
Kowalski pulls Dixon in close to his closed guard and prevents Dixon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working some strikes from top position.
Dixon landing with the ground and pound.
Kowalski has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kowalski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kowalski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands a couple of digs.
Dixon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dixon landing some decent shots from guard.
Kowalski looks gassed!
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalski has wrist control.
Dixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon lands a couple of digs.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalski has wrist control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dixon pinned against the cage. Dixon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Dixon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon thows a huge punch but Kowalski dodges it nicely.
Dixon throws a strike but Kowalski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dixon throws and elbow that misses. Kowalski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Kowalski!
Kowalski trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.

Kowalski gets to his feet - Dixon follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice body punch from Dixon.

Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dixon chips away with some ground and pound.
Kowalski is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Dixon throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kowalski is controlling Dixon's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achilles Kowalski'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.

Left hook, right uppercut from Dixon.
Kowalski has his takedown stuffed
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalski doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dixon counter with a right hand.
Dixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Dixon scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dixon lands a jab to Kowalski's midsection.
A nice combination there by Dixon.
Kai Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon scores with a nice head shot.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kowalski shoots and misses

so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kai Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles Kowalski.
Dixon thows a big elbow that misses.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalski has wrist control.
Kowalski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalski controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kowalski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Dixon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalski defending well though.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kowalski defending well though.
Dixon with the ground and pound but Kowalski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowalski prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kowalski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kowalski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dixon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dixon has escaped and now he's on top!
Dixon is in close to Kowalski's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Kowalski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalski controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Dixon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Achilles Kowalski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dixon cracks a nice hook into Kowalski's ribs.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dixon lands with a nice combination. Kowalski backs away looking to recover.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kowalski with a poor takedown
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Kowalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kai Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles Kowalski.
Dixon digs a good hook to Kowalski's body.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Kowalski with that takedown attempt.
Dixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kai Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Dixon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two 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 misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon lands with a cross.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon throws a right hand that Kowalski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kowalski also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kowalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Kowalski on that attempt.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Dixon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dixon drops an elbow to the side of Kowalski's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dixon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kowalski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dixon.
Achilles Kowalski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kowalski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Dixon throwing shots but Kowalski is blocking nicely.
Dixon with the ground and pound but Kowalski uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Kowalski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Dixon!