PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon has chosen The Clash - I Fought The Law as his entrance music. Peter Dixon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr Funktastic's chin.

Funktastic
vs
Dixon

180 cm
27
180 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

183 cm
28
184 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and Funktastic counters with a nice body shot.
Dixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Funktastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Dixon moves to clinch but Funktastic breaks away
and Funktastic counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Funktastic to acknowledge the strikes.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Dixon drops his hands momentarily and Funktastic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Funktastic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon misses the jab.
Funktastic with a jab.
Dixon tries to clinch but Funktastic is having none of it.
Funktastic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dixon jabs at Funktastic's body.
Dixon misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Funktastic.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Funktastic.
Peter Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dixon clinches with his opponent.
Dixon gets underhooks to prevent Funktastic's takedown attempt.

Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Funktastic saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dixon checks a leg kick.
Funktastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Funktastic.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funktastic scores with a nice right hand.
Funktastic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dixon breaks the clinch.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Funktastic off the cage and back into range.

Dixon rushes Funktastic and presses him up against the cage.

Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Funktastic clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon is pressed up against the cage. Funktastic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dixon down to the mat. Dixon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Funktastic is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Funktastic is out of range.
Funktastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Funktastic ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
A swing and a miss from Funktastic.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Funktastic.
Dixon misses with a body shot.

Dixon moves into the clinch.
Funktastic tries for a takedown. No joy.

Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peter Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funktastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Dixon.
Dixon lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funktastic gets tackled into the cage by Dixon. Dixon maintains the clinch.

Funktastic lands a takedown into guard.

Funktastic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funktastic has Dixon in his guard.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dixon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Funktastic pushes him off.
Dixon tries to clinch
and Funktastic counters with a nice uppercut.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funktastic.
Funktastic throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funktastic ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funktastic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Funktastic circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic lands a head shot.
Dixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense.
Funktastic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dixon circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon ducks right into an uppercut from Funktastic.
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Funktastic misses with a wild body shot.
Funktastic throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Funktastic.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funktastic keeps the fight on the outside.
Funktastic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Funktastic circles away quickly and effectively.
Funktastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Funktastic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funktastic throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Funktastic.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Funktastic swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dixon.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peter Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
Funktastic stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Funktastic moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Funktastic's head but Funktastic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
Funktastic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Funktastic shoots in and bounces Dixon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dixon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funktastic tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Funktastic prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funktastic postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.

Funktastic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funktastic has Dixon in his guard.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but instead Funktastic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Funktastic is aware though and is defending well.
Funktastic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Funktastic is having none of it.

Funktastic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Funktastic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Funktastic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funktastic looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funktastic defends well.

Funktastic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Funktastic isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funktastic trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Funktastic from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mr Funktastic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Funktastic slips under a jab.
Funktastic cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Funktastic paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Funktastic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dixon did well to prevent Funktastic getting side control.
Funktastic prevents Dixon from standing back up.

Funktastic is working for a kimura but Dixon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funktastic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dixon defends it well.
Dixon is trying to stand.
Funktastic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dixon!
Dixon is looking to improve his position but Funktastic isn't that keen on the idea.

Funktastic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dixon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
BOOM! Funktastic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dixon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Funktastic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dixon is now in Funktastic's guard. A big mistake from Funktastic there, giving up the dominant position!
Dixon wants to stand but Funktastic is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic has his hands on Dixon's head, controlling the position.
Dixon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Funktastic's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funktastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Mr Funktastic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Funktastic circles away.
Funktastic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Funktastic moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Dixon tries to clinch but Funktastic is having none of it.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Funktastic jabs Dixon right on the nose. Dixon blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Funktastic. Funktastic gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Funktastic had his way with Peter Dixon in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dixon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Funktastic.
Dixon moves forwards but Funktastic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.

Funktastic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Funktastic drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Funktastic off! Funktastic jumps back into Dixon's guard.

Funktastic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dixon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Funktastic has Dixon in his guard.
Funktastic trying to control the position.
Dixon pushing down on Funktastic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon is looking for a kimura but Funktastic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.

Dixon wants to stand up. He gets to his feet but Funktastic has locked on to a leg, he rolls the pair back to the ground and cranks on Dixon's ankle. The pair roll once more but Funktastic really cranks it and Dixon is forced to tap! Great counter grappling from Funktastic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Mr Funktastic!
Mr Funktastic retains his welterweight title!
Mr Funktastic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.