PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Dale Arizona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon Cox acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dale Arizona
vs
Cox

180 cm
19
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
28
159 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Glen Dale Arizona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dixon Cox!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arizona moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Arizona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arizona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arizona throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but Arizona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arizona.
Arizona throws a right and a left that Cox avoids nicely.
Arizona scores with a decent looking hook.
Arizona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cox's head.

It looks like Dixon Cox has been cut.
Arizona throws a big shot that misses.
Cox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arizona sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Cox drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arizona has momentary wrist control but Cox slips an elbow through the middle.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Arizona is keeping the position.
Cox postures up in Arizona's guard and throws a big left but Arizona blocks it.
Arizona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arizona tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox wants to control from the top but Arizona keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox landing some decent shots from guard.
Arizona knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Arizona wants to stand up but Cox is controlling him.

Cox 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.
Cox postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cox chips away with some ground and pound.
Cox stands up over Arizona, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arizona has control of Cox's left arm, preventing Cox from doing any damage.
Cox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox throwing strikes from guard but Arizona blocks nicely.
Arizona looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cox is one step ahead there.
Cox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arizona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arizona trying to keep a closed guard but Cox is proving a slippery customer.
Cox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arizona 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.
Arizona has momentary wrist control but Cox slips an elbow through the middle.
Arizona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox is looking to work some ground and pound but Arizona has wrist control.
Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arizona trying to control the position.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Arizona.
Cox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cox thows a big elbow that misses.
Arizona wants to sweep here but Cox controlling him for the moment.
Arizona working a defensive guard here.
Cox postures up in Arizona's guard and throws a big left but Arizona blocks it.
Arizona 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.
Arizona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cox chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cox throwing strikes from guard but Arizona blocks nicely.
Arizona is trying to control the position but Cox postures up.
Cox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arizona is keeping the position for now.
Cox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Arizona.
Cox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arizona's head.
Cox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arizona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox stays in close to Arizona's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cox throwing strikes from guard but Arizona blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Cox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Cox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Arizona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arizona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Arizona misses with an uppercut.
Arizona throws a body punch but Cox moves out of range.
A big right from Arizona misses.
Arizona throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Arizona misses with a two punch combination.
Arizona misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arizona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arizona is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Cox dives in and grabs Arizona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arizona pushes down on Cox's head and hops out.
Cox slips a straight right by Arizona.
Cox avoids the body shot from Arizona.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arizona throws a hook to the side of Cox's head but Cox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arizona throws the left hand but Cox avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Arizona.
Arizona paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arizona looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.

Cox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arizona is looking to improve his position.
Cox is nestled in close to Arizona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arizona tries to roll over but Cox keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cox drops an elbow to the side of Arizona's head.
Arizona wants to get back to full guard.
Cox looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Arizona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cox is keen to just control but Arizona is a slippery customer.
Cox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cox lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arizona has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cox is working away from the top position though.
Cox is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arizona is not content to let Cox control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arizona wants to control but Cox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arizona avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cox.
Nice strikes from Cox there.
Cox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arizona keeps working.
Arizona trying to control but Cox postures up.
Cox seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arizona with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arizona trying to control but Cox postures up.
Cox prevents Arizona from improving his position.
Cox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arizona controlling the position well.
Ground and pound from Cox.
Cox is trying to control the action in half guard but Arizona is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cox trying to mount his opponent but Arizona defends it.
Cox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cox thows a huge punch but Arizona dodges it nicely.
Arizona tries to kick Cox off but Cox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Arizona is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dixon Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cox trying to mount his opponent but Arizona defends it.
Arizona moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Cox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixon Cox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.

Arizona throws a jab but it's blocked by Cox.
Glen Dale Arizona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cox moves away from the strike by Arizona.
Arizona swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cox.
Cox fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arizona connects with a body shot.
Cox slips under a jab.
Cox moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Arizona does no damage.
Arizona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cox slips a straight right by Arizona.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cox.
Cox avoids the body shot from Arizona.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cox or perhaps it was just good defense by Arizona which made him look bad.
Arizona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arizona throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Cox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arizona as he avoids it easily.
Glen Dale Arizona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Cox.
Cox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arizona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cox somewhat.
Arizona looks to land a combination but Cox avoids it well.
Cox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Arizona swivels and escapes.

That's two 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.
Cox takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Arizona throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Arizona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cox fails with the takedown.
Arizona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arizona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cox chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arizona can pounce on him.
Arizona stalks Cox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cox's face. Cox staggers backwards, shaken.

Cox is rocked!
Cox gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Arizona gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cox is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Dale Arizona!