PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winston Blau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil 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.

Blau
vs
Dixon

183 cm
22
176 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

180 cm
20
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

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Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Winston Blau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Dixon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Blau changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dixon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here as Blau stalls from top position.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dixon gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dixon is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Blau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blau looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blau controlling the pace for now.
Blau looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blau is working for a guillotine from mount but Dixon frees his head quite easily.

Blau is working for a guillotine from mount but Dixon frees his head quite easily.
Blau wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Dixon tries to buck Blau off so he can stand up but Blau has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Dixon falls backwards, slamming Blau to the mat but Blau holds on tight! Dixon is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Winston Blau!