PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Von Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon comes to the ring accompanied by Seek & Destroy. Anthony Dixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dixon
vs
Von Foster

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

184 cm
26
205 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Von Foster!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
Von Foster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Von Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Von Foster somewhat.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Foster.
Anthony Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Von Foster.
Von Foster looks gassed!
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Foster is able to avoid easily.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.

Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dixon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dixon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Von Foster for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Dixon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Dixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Von Foster tumbling to the canvas!

Von Foster is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Von Foster is still in real trouble! Can Dixon finish him?
Von Foster seems to have recovered his senses.

Anthony Dixon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Von Foster which made him look bad.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Dixon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Foster on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Von Foster defending well though.
Dixon is pressing down on Von Foster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Foster is holding on for now.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Dixon.

Dixon drops Von Foster with a left and a right! Oh, Von Foster is hurt - Dixon dives into side control looking to finish!
Dixon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anthony Dixon.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Von Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Dixon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dixon cracks Von Foster with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Von Foster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Foster's waist but Von Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Foster throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Foster.
Good standup being displayed there by Dixon as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing.
Von Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dixon as he jumps to the side.

Dixon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon controlling from side mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon scores with punches from side control.
Von Foster is letting Dixon control him for a moment.
Dixon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dixon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anthony Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Anthony Dixon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Von Foster sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Foster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dixon shoots in and drives through. Von Foster sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Dixon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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 decides to stand up.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dixon duly obliges.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Von Foster.

Dixon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Von Foster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Foster is on top in guard.
Von Foster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dixon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Anthony Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Von Foster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stays in close to Von Foster's body and controls the position.
Von Foster is trying to keep Dixon in close.
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.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Foster is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Von Foster as Dixon shoots in.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.

Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Von Foster's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Dixon dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A head kick from Von Foster lands but Dixon takes it in his stride.
Von Foster shoots for a takedown but Dixon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dixon throws a front kick aimed at Von Foster's knee but Von Foster avoids it well.
Anthony Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Von Foster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dixon is pushing down on Von Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon content to control rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Dixon just wasn't active enough.
Von Foster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon has a takedown stuffed.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dixon in particular looking to stall.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Dixon just wasn't active enough.
Dixon shoots in for a double leg but Von Foster sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Foster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Von Foster throws a series of punches but Dixon avoids them all with ease.

Dixon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Foster on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Foster's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Von Foster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von Foster is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sean Von Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Von Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Von Foster enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Von Foster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Foster is retaining full guard.
Dixon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Von Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anthony Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Dixon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Von Foster falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Von Foster didn't expect that.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26

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