PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Dixon

200 cm
31
278 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

183 cm
33
276 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Red Hand Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson moves out of range as Dixon throws a body kick.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Anderson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dixon is trying to defend but Anderson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anderson throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.

Dixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.

Anderson is working for a kimura but Dixon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dixon wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dixon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like Jack Anderson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon scoring with some ground and pound.
Dixon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson is trying to keep Dixon in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
Anderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Dixon 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.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dixon.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Jack Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.

Dixon takes the fight into the clinch.
Dixon trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson misses with some punches.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Anderson.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from Dixon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon trying to stall but Anderson improves his position.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Dixon.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.

It looks like Vince Dixon has been cut.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Dixon is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Come on Dixon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dixon can't get the takedown.
Anderson presses Dixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon takes an elbow to the temple.
Jack Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson is leaning against Dixon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Dixon.
Anderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Anderson manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to score with low kicks.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dixon.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dixon.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Anderson as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson is working Dixon over against the cage.
Anderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.

Dixon is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a big uppercut that drops Dixon! More strikes from Anderson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dixon lies dazed against the cage as Anderson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Anderson!
A pretty intense looking Jack Anderson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.