PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Nadeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Nadeau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nadeau
vs
Dixon

150 cm
26
135 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

165 cm
24
141 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Nadeau!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nadeau.
Dixon misses with a kick to the body.
Dixon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Nadeau, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Nadeau against the cage but Nadeau circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nadeau throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nadeau moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Nadeau sprawls well.
Nadeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dixon.
Dixon throws a jab when Nadeau was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dixon.

It looks like Brian Nadeau has been cut.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nadeau tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nadeau somewhat.
Nadeau misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon throws a body punch but Nadeau moves out of range.
Dixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Nadeau closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nadeau lands in his opponent's guard.
Nadeau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nadeau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nadeau stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Nadeau missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Dixon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau postures up.
Dixon striking off his back but it's not causing Nadeau any problems.
Nadeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Nadeau is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nadeau has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nadeau works his way into full mount!
Nadeau cracks Dixon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Nadeau looking to secure an arm triangle but Dixon defends it well.
Nadeau is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nadeau raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadeau is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Nadeau looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nadeau takes Dixon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dixon is in trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dixon tries to roll but Nadeau sticks to his back.

Nadeau looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadeau has the hooks in. Dixon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nadeau is not going to allow Dixon to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nadeau looking for the choke but no joy.
Dixon just trying to survive but Nadeau is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Nadeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
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.

Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Nadeau avoids it well.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon looks for the body kick but Nadeau saw that one coming.

Nadeau gets a takedown into half guard.
Nadeau lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nadeau uses his free foot to push down on Dixon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dixon.

Nadeau goes for an armbar but Dixon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dixon.
Dixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nadeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nadeau lands a heavy elbow.
Dixon wants to hold on but Nadeau pushes him away.
Brian Nadeau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nadeau is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dixon is surviving well by controlling Nadeau's body position as best he can.
Dixon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dixon working to try and regain half guard.
Dixon tries to hold on but Nadeau pushes him away.
Nadeau blocks Dixon's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dixon stops Nadeau from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nadeau is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dixon hang on?
Nadeau is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Dixon is in real trouble.
Dixon is in bad spot here.

Nadeau is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dixon is defending well though. Nadeau let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nadeau is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dixon is defending well though. Nadeau let's go of the attempt for now.
Dixon is trying to break free.
Nadeau struggling to land strikes to the head as Dixon covers up.

Nadeau is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dixon trying to control the action but Nadeau just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau controlling well, preventing Dixon from escaping the position.
Nadeau is trying to stick to Dixon's back but Dixon is turning into Nadeau. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nadeau's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dixon.
Nadeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Nadeau, not yet.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Nadeau blocks nicely.
Dixon won't allow Nadeau to sweep him here.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nadeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nadeau 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nadeau lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dixon!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Nadeau moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dixon has worked his arm free - good work by Dixon!

Nadeau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dixon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dixon is looking to regain half guard here but Nadeau keeps moving and retains side control.

Nadeau is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
Nadeau tries to move to mount but Dixon blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadeau cracks Dixon with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Nadeau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dixon misses with a shot to the body

and Nadeau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nadeau.
Nadeau wants to pass the guard but Dixon is keeping the position.
Nadeau postures up.

Nadeau has gone for a leg lock! Dixon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nadeau's guard.
Nadeau lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dixon!
Dixon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dixon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nadeau working the head and body with strikes.

Nadeau seems to be looking for submissions.
Dixon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nadeau.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nadeau defends well.
Dixon is looking to stand up but Nadeau isn't so interested in that idea.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon controls Nadeau momentarily but Nadeau frees himself.
Nadeau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nadeau cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.

Nadeau drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nadeau jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dixon being controlled here, momentarily.
Nadeau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Nadeau tries to pass.
Nadeau prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Nadeau passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nadeau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Nadeau.
Nadeau moves into full mount! Dixon won't be happy about that!
Nadeau lands with some strikes.
Nadeau lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadeau tries to control but Dixon wriggling away.
Dixon is controlling an arm, preventing Nadeau from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nadeau landing shots from mount.
Nadeau landing strikes, looking to finish!

Nadeau is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dixon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nadeau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dixon is looking to improve his position but Nadeau isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Nadeau.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Nadeau's attempts to control the action.
Nadeau fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nadeau is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dixon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dixon!

Nadeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dixon is in close to Nadeau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nadeau has momentary wrist control but Dixon slips an elbow through the middle.
Nadeau keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon trying to control but Nadeau is working from the bottom.
Nadeau wants to sweep but no luck.

Nadeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Nadeau clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Nadeau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dixon throws a sloppy head kick and Nadeau moves out of range easily.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Nadeau.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nadeau.
A shot to the body from Dixon misses

and Nadeau counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nadeau.
Nadeau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nadeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nadeau sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
Nadeau wants to pass the guard but Dixon is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dixon wants to control but Nadeau is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?

Nadeau is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dixon is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Nadeau!
Brian Nadeau retains his bantamweight title!