PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dicktion comes to the cage accompanied by Kalinka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dicktion
vs
Thompson

180 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuris Dicktion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicktion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
A jab from Thompson finds it's way through Dicktion's defenses.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Thompson as he checks the leg kick.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Dicktion avoids it well.
Dicktion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson controlling the pace.
Dicktion tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicktion is looking to escape.
Thompson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dicktion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dicktion tries to get out of the position.
Dicktion won't allow Thompson to pass to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dicktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicktion wants to slow Thompson down by chopping away at his legs.
Dicktion pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yuris Dicktion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Thompson.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dicktion throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dicktion avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Dicktion sprawls well.
Yuris Dicktion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicktion lands with a nice body kick.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dicktion throws a body punch but Thompson moves out of range.
Yuris Dicktion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dicktion lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dicktion is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Dicktion circles away and we're back to standing.
Dicktion slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dicktion throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dicktion throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Dicktion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dicktion falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Thompson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thompson is looking for a kimura here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson uses his free foot to push down on Dicktion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dicktion.
Dicktion is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.

That's six 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.
Thompson punching from mount but Dicktion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Thompson scoring with strikes but Dicktion is staying in there.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thompson breaks from Dicktion's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Dicktion tries to hold on but Thompson postures up.
Thompson controlling his opponent.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
Dicktion wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Thompson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A head kick misses from Dicktion.
Dicktion throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Dicktion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dicktion.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dicktion is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Dicktion circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Dicktion.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dicktion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Dicktion.
Dicktion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yuris Dicktion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dicktion's waist but Dicktion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Yuris Dicktion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Thompson.
Dicktion leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dicktion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicktion lands a leg kick that knocks Thompson off balance momentarily.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dicktion tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Dicktion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Dicktion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dicktion throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dicktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Dicktion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Dicktion blocks the low kick.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Dicktion.
Dicktion throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dicktion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dicktion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Dicktion.
Dicktion tries to work over Thompson's front leg with a kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson scores with a nice strike.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dicktion is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Dicktion circles away and we're back to standing.
Dicktion throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Dicktion leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dicktion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dicktion misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Dicktion backing up. Dicktion nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dicktion swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Dicktion.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses.
Yuris Dicktion is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Dicktion.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson lands with a nice combination. Dicktion backs away looking to recover.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Dicktion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dicktion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Dicktion avoids nicely.
Thompson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dicktion checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dicktion lands a high kick!
Dicktion misses with a combination

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Dicktion fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dicktion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thompson stays in close to Dicktion's body and controls the position.
Dicktion wants to stand but Thompson is controlling the position.
Dicktion trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dicktion pinned against the cage. Dicktion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Dicktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A head kick by Dicktion misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Dicktion backing up. Dicktion nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dicktion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Dicktion settles back down.
Dicktion throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Dicktion.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab.
Dicktion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dicktion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Dicktion misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Dicktion backing up. Dicktion nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicktion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dicktion wants it to stay on the feet.
Dicktion misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thompson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dicktion sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Thompson looks for a takedown but Dicktion sprawls well.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Dicktion.
Dicktion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Dicktion.
A head kick misses from Dicktion.
Dicktion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dicktion misses with the combination.
A clash of legs there as Dicktion blocks the low kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dicktion leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dicktion lands a head kick!
Dicktion scores with a leg kick.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dicktion throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Dicktion dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Dicktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicktion throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dicktion swivels and escapes.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicktion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Dicktion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Dicktion.
Dicktion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
The fighters circling - Dicktion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dicktion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Dicktion stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dicktion looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Dicktion connects with a high kick.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuris Dicktion dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Dicktion.
Dicktion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Dicktion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Dicktion looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson cracks Dicktion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Dicktion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yuris Dicktion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Thompson.
Dicktion swinging wildly here.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dicktion as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicktion throws a head kick that Thompson semi-blocks.
Dicktion throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Dicktion misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range as Dicktion throws a body kick.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Dicktion.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dicktion as he avoids it easily.
Thompson misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thompson tests Dicktion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dicktion throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown. Dicktion fights it but they end up in guard.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson prevents Dicktion from getting back to his feet.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mickey Thompson.
Dicktion tries a head kick but it misses.
Dicktion tries a head kick but it misses.
Dicktion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dicktion misses with a wild combination.
Dicktion has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Dicktion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Dicktion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dicktion.
Dicktion falls off balance throwing a combination

and Thompson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thompson.
Dicktion working a defensive guard here.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dicktion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dicktion.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Dicktion.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Dicktion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson catches Dicktion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dicktion throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Dicktion throws a combination that misses

and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Dicktion's temple.
Dicktion tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thompson winds up and cracks Dicktion with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thompson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mickey Thompson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dicktion stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicktion throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Dicktion throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dicktion sprawls well. He's pushed Thompson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dicktion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dicktion avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dicktion throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dicktion circles away.
Dicktion thumps Thompson with a low kick.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Thompson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dicktion which made him look bad.
Dicktion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicktion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicktion misses with a head kick.
Thompson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dicktion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thompson's knee momentarily.
Dicktion misses with a two punch combination.
Dicktion connects with a high kick.
Dicktion stuffs the takedown.
Dicktion tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dicktion.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Dicktion throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Thompson!
Mickey Thompson is the new middleweight champion!