PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Light Diode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dark Tranquillity - Iridium. Diode has chosen Warren G and Nate Dogg - Regulate as his entrance music. Light Diode has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dixon
vs
Diode

187 cm
34
203 lbs
25 - 17 - 2

188 cm
33
201 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joey Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Light Diode!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diode misses with a double jab.
Diode throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Diode defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dixon moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Diode does no damage.
Diode scores with a sloppy right hand. Dixon should have avoided that one.
Diode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diode tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Diode lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diode throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Dixon rushes Diode and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon works on Diode's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Dixon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dixon.
Diode looks winded!
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Diode controls the action.
Dixon lands a left hand.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon misses with the head strike.

Diode breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diode will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diode fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diode throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diode throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diode throws a lazy uppercut
and Diode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diode looks to throw a body kick
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diode pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Diode settles back down.
It looked like Dixon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diode waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.

Dixon rushes Diode and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Diode can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Dixon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diode gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dixon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Dixon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dixon throwing shots but Diode is blocking nicely.
Dixon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dixon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diode is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is keen to just control but Diode is a slippery customer.
Diode trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diode does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diode is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diode tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Diode misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dixon misses its target.
Dixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diode.

Dixon has Diode up against the cage in a clinch.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diode's elbow.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diode prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diode blocks an uppercut.
Diode misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Dixon.
Diode is looking to break free of the clinch but Dixon has double underhooks.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Diode.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diode goes for a takedown attempt but Dixon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Diode circles away and keeps his distance.
Diode dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Diode throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diode looks to throw a body kick
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey Dixon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diode throws a combination that misses

and Dixon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diode backwards.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon lands with a light punch inside.
Diode tries to pull guard but Dixon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dixon pushes Diode back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.

Dixon has hold of one of Diode's legs. Diode is fighting the takedown attempt but Dixon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Diode looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Diode avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diode keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon lands a couple of elbows.
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon is in close to Diode's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diode has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Dixon connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Diode is retaining full guard.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diode can do to turn this around?
Diode lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Diode missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diode looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diode's guard.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Diode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diode throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon slips a jab from Diode.
Joey Dixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Diode throws a right hand that misses
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon tries to clinch up but Diode circles away and keeps his distance.
Light Diode seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Diode misses.
Diode chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diode.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.

Dixon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diode prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Diode trying to land knees to the body.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Diode controls the action.
Diode prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Diode stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon tries to work over Diode's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diode.
Dixon lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Dixon is working Diode over against the cage.
Diode blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diode is trying to maintain a safe position but Dixon gets an underhook and turns Diode into the cage.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diode's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joey Dixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diode prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike from Diode.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Diode is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joey Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Light Diode.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Dixon on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Dixon dominated that second round.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Diode throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Diode misses with a looping left.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diode.
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Diode throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Diode.
Diode misses with a looping left.
Diode looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon works Diode's body with a nice hook.
Diode stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diode wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Diode throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Dixon wants to clinch up but Diode keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Joey Dixon has been cut.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Diode tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dixon throws a series of punches but Diode moves out of range.
Diode walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Diode throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Diode swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon is looking to counter the offense by Diode and move into the clinch.
Diode takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon jabs Diode to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big left from Diode misses.
Diode throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Diode misses.
Dixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Dixon drives through and clinches with Diode against the cage.
Dixon lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diode tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dixon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dixon gets through Diode's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Diode backwards.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dixon.
Diode blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dixon lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Diode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Diode.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diode.
Dixon lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diode is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dixon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diode to the mat. Diode regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dixon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dixon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diode pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Diode has wrist control.
Light Diode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diode utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diode is keeping the position for now.
Diode not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diode controlling the position.
Diode being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diode shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diode lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon connects with a jab.
Diode turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon doesn't manage to clinch there - Diode circles away.
Diode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diode tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diode fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diode throws a series of punches but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Diode.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diode misses with a combination

so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon trying to control but Diode is working from the bottom.

Dixon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diode looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diode looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diode!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Dixon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Dixon!
Our winner, Joey Dixon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.