PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmitt Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik De Boer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Boer has chosen PSYCHO as his entrance music. Erik De Boer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dixon
vs
De Boer

162 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmitt Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik De Boer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and De Boer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

De Boer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Boer is in Dixon's guard.

Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dixon wants to hit a switch here but De Boer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dixon there!
De Boer is looking to stand but Dixon has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon gets back to half guard.

De Boer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Boer pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch.

De Boer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from De Boer.
Dixon is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Boer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Boer looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.

De Boer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
De Boer is stalling here. Dixon is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! De Boer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dixon has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon stands up and beckons De Boer to his feet.
De Boer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but De Boer is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from De Boer

so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but De Boer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Dixon stands up and waves to De Boer to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Boer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
De Boer connects with a high kick.
A shot to the liver by De Boer. Beautiful body shot.
Dixon dives in and grabs De Boer's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Boer pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmitt Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Boer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
De Boer misses the shot to the body.
As De Boer tries to get set, Dixon tries to push him back and clinch up but De Boer manages to avoid the attempt.
That kick from De Boer tenderised Dixon's leg. Dixon is trying to keep his angry face on.

De Boer gets a double leg takedown into Dixon's guard.

Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Boer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dixon working for a triangle but De Boer defends it easily.

Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Boer defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik De Boer dominated that 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.

Dixon shoots in for a takedown but De Boer shows good takedown defense.
De Boer is looking for the big counter here.
De Boer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Boer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Erik De Boer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Boer lands an overhand right.
De Boer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dixon.

De Boer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dixon pulls guard.
Dixon striking off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dixon keeping full guard, as De Boer tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon has his foot on De Boer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Boer works his way back into a safe position though.

Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Boer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon pushing down on De Boer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Boer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Boer is trying to get back to full guard.
De Boer is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Boer wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.

Dixon is working for a kimura but De Boer is defending it quite comfortably.
De Boer wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to take a breather but De Boer is having none of it.

Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but De Boer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Boer is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
De Boer wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but De Boer is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Boer swinging wildly here.
As De Boer backs away, Dixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Boer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Erik De Boer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Boer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon throws a push kick but De Boer slaps the foot to one side.
De Boer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Boer.
Nice sprawl there from De Boer as Dixon shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik De Boer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

De Boer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

De Boer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than De Boer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Boer wants to stand but Dixon has his arm trapped.
Dixon parries the strikes from De Boer easily there. De Boer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dixon to escape.
Dixon regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Boer tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom.

De Boer stands up from Dixon's guard - De Boer perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boer lands with a nice combination. Dixon backs away looking to recover.
De Boer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

De Boer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Emmitt Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dixon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Boer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dixon's guard.
Dixon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dixon 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 working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Boer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dixon is tightening it up a little... De Boer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! De Boer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! De Boer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dixon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Emmitt Dixon!
In defeat, Erik De Boer stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn those tranquilizers last night....'.