PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vince Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tero Elo (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.

Dixon
vs
Elo

183 cm
36
276 lbs
28 - 22 - 0

187 cm
27
210 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tero Elo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vince Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elo checks the leg kick.
Dixon thows a body shot but no joy.
Elo dives in and grabs Dixon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes down on Elo's head and hops out.
Elo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dixon slips under a jab from Elo.
Dixon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dixon defends it nicely.
Vince Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tero Elo.
Dixon tries to clinch there but Elo circles away.

Elo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dixon is trying to defend but Elo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Elo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dixon is looking to improve his position.

Elo is trying to work for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dixon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Elo wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon can't escape the position.
Dixon wants to hold on but Elo pushes him away.
Dixon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Elo looking for a guillotine from mount but Dixon is having none of it.
Dixon wants to hold on but Elo pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Elo is looking for the choke from the back position but Dixon is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dixon trying to control the action but Elo just sinks the hooks in.
Dixon is really stuck here.

Dixon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dixon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dixon turns into Elo and is now in his guard.
Elo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dixon works over Elo with some ground and pound from guard.
Dixon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Elo's head.

Elo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon advances to half guard.

Elo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Elo defending well.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dixon uses his free foot to push down on Elo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elo.
Dixon raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elo is looking to escape.
Dixon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dixon lands with some strikes.

It looks like Tero Elo has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Dixon.

Elo is rocked!
A big strike lands for Dixon! That's really hurt Elo and he's turned his back - Dixon keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dixon jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Dixon!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vince Dixon waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.