PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Oregon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clyde Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Oregon
vs
Dixon

185 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eugene Oregon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oregon circles away quickly and effectively.
Dixon lands with an uppercut that bounces Oregon off the cage and back into range.
Clyde Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oregon tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Oregon is just out of range.

Oregon closes the distance and pushes Dixon back into the cage.

Oregon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Oregon moved out of range.
A slow jab from Dixon misses its intended target.

Oregon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dixon prevents Oregon from breaking the clinch.

Oregon manages to break the clinch.
Dixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Oregon.
Dixon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon throws a nice looking combination but Oregon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oregon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Dixon misses.

Oregon moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oregon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oregon is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Oregon saw that one coming.

Oregon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oregon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Oregon from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Oregon is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has momentary wrist control but Oregon slips an elbow through the middle.
Oregon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oregon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oregon.
Dixon wants to stand up but Oregon is controlling him.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregon throws a big elbow that misses.
Dixon wants to get back to his feet but Oregon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oregon.
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oregon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oregon is looking to work some ground and pound but Dixon has wrist control.
Oregon throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Oregon with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oregon trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oregon prevents Dixon from getting back to his feet.
Oregon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Oregon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oregon fails with the takedown.

Oregon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dixon is trying to defend but Oregon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oregon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oregon wants to take a breather but Dixon is having none of it.
Oregon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon is trying to stand back up but Oregon is controlling him
Oregon thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.

Oregon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dixon defends it well.
Dixon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregon tries to pass to full mount but Dixon defends it.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oregon.
Dixon is not content to let Oregon control the position.
Oregon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oregon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oregon thows a huge punch but Dixon dodges it nicely.
Oregon misses with a head shot. Dixon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Eugene Oregon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oregon throws a big right hand that misses.
Oregon throwing strikes from guard but Dixon blocks nicely.
Oregon throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oregon has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Oregon pushes Dixon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oregon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Oregon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
Oregon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Oregon 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oregon with the ground and pound but Dixon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oregon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Oregon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oregon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon wants to stand and escape but Oregon is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oregon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dixon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oregon throws a strike but Dixon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Oregon dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Oregon dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
Oregon wants to clinch up but Dixon keeps it at a distance.
Oregon looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.

Oregon closes the distance and clinches.

Oregon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oregon is looking to clinch but Dixon is avoiding it.
Dixon misses with the combination.

Oregon closes the distance and clinches.
Oregon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dixon's efforts to push away.
Dixon stops a takedown attempt from Oregon.
Dixon is trying to break the clinch but Oregon is controlling him.

Oregon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oregon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oregon dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Oregon's head and hops out.
Dixon misses with an uppercut. Oregon saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oregon tries to clinch up.
Oregon tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.

Oregon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dixon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dixon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oregon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Oregon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dixon manages to break the clinch.
Oregon wants to clinch.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Oregon.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oregon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dixon pinned against the cage. Dixon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oregon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Clyde Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon takes a swing at Oregon's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oregon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oregon shoots in for a takedown but Dixon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oregon tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oregon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon tries to bum rush Oregon with a series of wild strikes but Oregon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oregon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dixon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dixon duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Oregon's shoulder, as Oregon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Oregon on that attempt.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Dixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oregon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oregon moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Oregon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon throws a body punch but Oregon moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oregon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Oregon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clyde Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dixon looks to land a combination but Oregon avoids it well.

Oregon closes the distance and clinches.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.

Oregon breaks the clinch.
Dixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oregon.
Oregon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oregon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Dixon does no damage.
Eugene Oregon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oregon fails with an attempt to clinch.

Oregon moves into range and clinches up with Dixon.

Oregon breaks the clinch.
Clyde Dixon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oregon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eugene Oregon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oregon.
Oregon slips a jab from Dixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon misses with a wild combination.
Oregon tries to close the distance and clinch but Dixon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oregon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oregon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Oregon slips a straight right by Dixon.
Oregon tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.

Oregon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oregon wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oregon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clyde Dixon.
I think Oregon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Oregon!
Eugene Oregon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.