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Event:
OFK 32 - Eikmeyer Vs Cuba
Date: Oct 28, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet. Despite the aggression on Dixon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Anjo looks to clinch and Dixon counters with a head kick. Anjo misses with the combination.
Anjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed Anjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dixon only half commits to the counter leg kick. Anjo shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Dixon is pushing Anjo's head away, looking to escape. Anjo manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB# Anjo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Check out the look on Anjo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T1# Anjo trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom. Anjo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dixon! Anjo won't let Dixon get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Dixon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Dixon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB# Anjo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dixon is surviving well by controlling Anjo's body position as best he can. Anjo working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2# Dixon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Anjo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dixon looks a forlorn figure.
Anjo lands a big elbow. Anjo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Anjo 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. This has been an exciting period of action! Anjo scoring with strikes but Dixon is staying in there. Anjo controlling from mount. Dixon is in a horrible position here. Anjo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3##SU# Anjo stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL# Anjo pushes Dixon up against the cage in a clinch. Anjo looking for a takedown. #TD# Anjo has Dixon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anjo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dixon tumbling to the mat - Anjo dives into Dixon's guard. Anjo controlling from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Anjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dixon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anjo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SU# Dixon is working an open guard so Anjo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Anjo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# Anjo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD# Anjo lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Anjo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Anjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Anjo looks to clinch and Anjo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Anjo 's knee. Anjo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Anjo dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out. Dixon is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Dixon. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dixon tries a head kick but it misses.
Anjo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Anjo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Anjo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD# Anjo gets control of Dixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anjo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Anjo controlling the position. Anjo trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anjo is on top in guard.
#REVR# Anjo stops Dixon from standing up. Anjo working some strikes from top position.#SU# Anjo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dixon, up you get! #T2# Anjo tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Dixon is looking for the big counter here. Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Anjo wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance. Dixon wants to counter with a clinch but Anjo pushes him away. Anjo fails with the takedown and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Anjo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dixon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Anjo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dixon sprawls well. He's pushed Anjo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dixon connects with a single shot there. Anjo moves to clinch but Dixon breaks away and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand! An inside leg kick lands from Anjo. #T3# Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Anjo shoots in. Dixon tries to counter by closing the distance. Anjo misses with a takedown attempt and Dixon counters with a left and a right that stings Anjo. Anjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Anjo shoots and misses and Dixon counters with a slapping leg kick. Dixon lands a front kick. Anjo fails with the takedown letting Dixon counter with a right hand. Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4# Anjo looks to clinch and Dixon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Anjo misses with a takedown and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Anjo 's knee. Anjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anjo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily. Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo. Dixon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Dixon scores with a head kick. Anjo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! 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.#R3# Dixon scores with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Dixon. Beautiful body shot. Anjo moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off. Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Anjo on that attempt. Dixon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Good leg kick by Dixon. Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dixon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Anjo. Anjo fails with the takedown and Dixon counters with a thumping low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anjo darts in trying to clinch and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anjo is defended easily by Dixon. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anjo misses with a wild combination.
Dixon wants to counter the offense by Anjo and move into the clinch position. Anjo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dixon counters with a two punch combo. Dixon thumps Anjo with a low kick. Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo.#T2# Anjo fails with a takedown attempt. Dixon flicks out a counter leg kick but Anjo steps away.#CL2# Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Anjo.
#BC# Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Anjo. Dixon is looking for the big counter here. Anjo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Anjo. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anjo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dixon scrambles back to his feet. Anjo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anjo somewhat. Anjo fails with the takedown and Dixon counters with a one-two to the body. #T4# Anjo moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off. Anjo tries to clinch up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anjo. Dixon tries to counter by closing the distance. Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dixon counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL2# Dixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dixon tries to land knees in the clinch but Anjo avoids the damage to the body. Anjo has Dixon pressed against the cage, preventing Dixon from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Anjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away. Dixon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dixon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dixon! A victorious Joe Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK 25 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# Jez moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.#BC2# Jez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jez throws a solid leg kick but Dixon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jez. A solid body kick from Dixon. Jez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jez fails with a takedown attempt. As Jez backs away, Dixon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Jez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T1# Jez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Jez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB# Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Dixon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jez's guard. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jez is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB# Dixon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jez! #REVB# Jez lands some shots froms side control.#T2# Jez lands a nice forearm strike. Jez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dixon keeps working. #SU2# Jez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dixon to his feet. Dixon lands a leg kick that knocks Jez off balance momentarily.#CL2# Jez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Jez gets control of Dixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Jez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jez, not yet. Jez is trying to control the position but Dixon postures up. #T3# Dixon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jez wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it. Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Jez has wrist control. Dixon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Dixon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Jez is pulling down on Dixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dixon, at least for the moment. Dixon stands up over Jez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Dixon throws an elbow that misses. Jez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dixon's guard. Nice move by Jez!#REVB##T4# Jez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Jez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Jez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Dixon wants to sweep here but Jez controlling him for the moment. Jez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2# Jez gets to his feet - Dixon follows without any prompting. Dixon leaves Jez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A low kick lands for Dixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Jez 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.#R2# Jez tries to clinch but Dixon moves away and Dixon counters with a good low kick that Jez was not able to check. Jure Jez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A head kick by Jez misses and Dixon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jez misses with a takedown attempt - Dixon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon is looking to counter the offense by Jez and move into the clinch. A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target. Jez moves to clinch but Dixon breaks away and Dixon counters with a slapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jez with a lazy takedown attempt and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Jez 's knee. Jez throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily. #T1# Dixon connects with a solid leg kick. Jez misses with a body kick. Dixon leaves Jez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Joe Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jure Jez. Dixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jez is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes. Jez shoots in but no luck this time. #T2# Jez goes for a double leg but Dixon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dixon continues to drive forward. Jez throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot. Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jez.
Jez fails with a takedown attempt. Jez is breathing heavily. Jez fails with the takedown. Jez fails with a takedown attempt.#T3# Jez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Dixon throws a nice inside leg kick. Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jez. Dixon tried to counter with a leg kick but Jez avoided it. Jez wants to clinch but Dixon slips to the side and Dixon counters with a thumping low kick. Nice sprawl there from Dixon as Jez shoots in. Jez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes. We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4# Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jez. Joe Dixon is winning the standup battle so far. Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dixon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Jez misses with a takedown and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut. Good leg kick by Dixon. Jez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD# Dixon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jez's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jez keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Jez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dixon. Jez shrugs it off though. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Dixon enables Jez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dixon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jez wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving. #SUB# Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jez cracks Dixon with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jez lands a couple of elbows. Dixon keeping moving, preventing Jez from controlling successfully. Jez postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow. #T1# Dixon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jez distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Jez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Jez works a leg free and moves into half guard. Jez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Dixon is looking for a sweep. Jez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jez controlling the action here. Jez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jez lands a nice short elbow.#T2# Dixon taking some punishment here, with Jez in his half guard. Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Jez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2# Jez is trying for a kimura here. Dixon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jure Jez! Joe Dixon was interviewed post fight and said 'I promise to give you guys a better performance next time'. |
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Event:
OFK 19 - Dall Vs Nah
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD# Barnes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard. Dixon wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Dixon defending well. Barnes is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position. Dixon moves into full guard.
Barnes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dixon has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle. Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dixon's head. Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet. #T1##SUB2# Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Barnes works over Dixon with some ground and pound from guard. Barnes stands up over Dixon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Barnes working some strikes from top position. Barnes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2# Barnes scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard. Barnes is working Dixon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Dixon looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes forces his way into half guard. Nice strikes from Barnes there. Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple. Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Barnes winds up and cracks Dixon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Barnes lands a big elbow - Dixon is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Barnes !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Barnes ! Jumping up and down and very excited, Derrick Barnes waved his t-shirt featuring Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry's logo in front of the cameras. Joe Dixon spoke after the fight, saying 'I promise to give you guys a better performance next time'. |
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Event:
OFK 13 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Two misses with a body kick. Two misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Two is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dixon. Dixon tries to bum rush Two with a series of wild strikes but Two uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Two is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab. Two is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Two misses with a body kick. Dixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Two is just out of range.#T1# Two falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters with a nice leg kick. Two misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Two 's knee. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. A decent looking body kick lands there for Dixon. Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Two throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dixon. Two works over Dixon's head and body with a nice combination. Two misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with a solid body kick. #T2# Two scores with a nice head shot. Two throws a nice inside leg kick. Dixon misses with a leg kick. Two falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Two has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dixon. Test Two is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Two misses with a combination
#TD# and Dixon counters with a shoot takedown. Two fights it but they end up in guard. #T3# Dixon forces his way into half guard. Dixon slips a nice elbow through Two's hands, connecting with Two's forehead. Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dixon controlling the pace. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Two's temple. Dixon slips a nice elbow through Two's hands, connecting with Two's forehead. Dixon scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dixon connects with a nice short shot to Two's temple. Two taking some punishment here, with Dixon in his half guard. Dixon is figuring out what he wants to do next. 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. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Two checks a low kick from Dixon. Two throws a head kick that misses. Two lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively. Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Two tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Two just manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Two feints and then cracks Dixon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dixon down. Two shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Some bone on bone action there as Two checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1# Two looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Two swinging wildly here.
Dixon half committed to a counter leg kick. Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Two.
Test Two seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dixon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Two is able to avoid easily. Dixon throws a leg kick but Two sees it coming and moves out of range. Two rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2# Dixon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Two throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease. Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Two avoids it well and moves away. A head kick misses from Two. Two misses with a double jab.
Dixon half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD# Dixon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Two's guard. Dixon scoring with some ground and pound. Two can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dixon controls the pace. Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around? Dixon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Two's head.#T3# Dixon lands a couple of elbows. Dixon lands a couple of elbows. Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Joe Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dixon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Dixon stops Two from standing up. Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4# Dixon forces his way into half guard. Two is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
Dixon drops an elbow to the side of Two's head. Dixon working Two over with strikes. Dixon working Two over with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dixon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB# Dixon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Two could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dixon has cracked it and Two is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Dixon! A victorious Joe Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Quincy does no damage. #CL2# Dixon has managed to clinch.
Quincy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Dixon keeps control of Quincy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Quincy breaks the clinch.
Quincy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Quincy shoots and misses and Dixon counters with a good low kick that Quincy was not able to check. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quincy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quincy's knee momentarily.#CL# Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Quincy has taken the fight into the clinch. Dixon wants a takedown.
#T1# Dixon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Dixon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Quincy blocks an elbow strike. Dixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Quincy working hard to break the clinch. Dixon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Quincy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Quincy is trying to break free.#BC2# Dixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Quincy misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Quincy misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a slapping leg kick. Quincy throws a combination that misses #TD2# and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3# Dixon trying to control but Quincy is working from the bottom. Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Dixon stops Quincy from standing up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dixon's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Quincy keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Quincy wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him. Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Quincy keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Quincy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES# Quincy pushes Dixon off and gets back to his feet. Quincy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quincy throws a head kick that misses and Dixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Quincy's knee momentarily.#TD2# Dixon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2# Quincy is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Dixon slips a nice elbow through Quincy's hands, connecting with Quincy's forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon 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.#R2##TD2# Dixon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Quincy on his heels. He'll look to pass Quincy's guard now, I'm sure.#ES# Quincy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dixon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC# Quincy breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dixon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet. Quincy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Quincy has his takedown stuffed and Dixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Quincy tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Quincy throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely. Quincy shoots in looking for a takedown but Dixon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quincy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Quincy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Quincy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with an inside leg kick. Dixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Quincy misses with a double jab.
Quincy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Quincy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Good leg kick by Dixon. Dixon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Quincy. That did some damage! Phil Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Dixon. Quincy misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# Quincy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quincy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon counters with a thumping low kick. Quincy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively. Dixon feints a counter leg kick. Quincy misses with a combination
and Dixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Quincy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2# Quincy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dixon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3# Dixon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Quincy wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him. Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quincy is keeping the position for now. Quincy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dixon. Quincy trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Joe Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far. Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quincy throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Quincy misses with a combination
#TD2# and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Quincy's guard. Dixon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quincy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dixon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Quincy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quincy. Quincy backing away here, and Dixon unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Dixon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quincy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quincys head. #T1# Quincy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC# Quincy breaks the clinch.
Quincy moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off. Dixon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dixon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# Dixon clinches up against the cage. Quincy takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Quincy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dixon thumps Quincy with a low kick.#T2# Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quincy tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it. Dixon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Quincy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dixon counters with an outside leg kick.
Quincy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon counters with a nice leg kick. Quincy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Dixon counters with a low kick, right behind Quincy 's knee. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Quincy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a left to the body. Quincy tries to clinch up and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL2# Dixon clinches up against the cage. Dixon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2# Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quincy fails with the takedown#TD2# and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Quincy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#SU2# Dixon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Dixon is looking to slow Quincy down with leg kicks. #T4# Quincy throws a right and a left that both miss. Dixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Quincy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2# and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dixon preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dixon lands a couple of elbows. Joe Dixon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Quincy keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass. Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Quincy has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dixon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Dixon! Joe Dixon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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