PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Big Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Big Bull had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Big Bull
vs
Dickerson

210 cm
23
204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Big Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Dickerson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Big Bull is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dickerson's half guard.
Big Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Big Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Big Bull is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Big Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickerson keeping hold of Big Bull's head, controlling as best he can.
Dickerson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Big Bull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dickerson is looking to improve his position.
Big Bull is trying to control. Dickerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson tries to roll over but Big Bull keeps him under control.
Big Bull lands with a punch from half guard.
Big Bull working the head and body with strikes.
Big Bull landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Big Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Big Bull thows a huge punch but Dickerson dodges it nicely.
Dickerson is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Bull trying to mount his opponent but Dickerson defends it.
Big Bull stops Dickerson from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Big Bull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Big Bull is looking to advance position but Dickerson won't allow it.
Big Bull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dickerson defending well though.
Big Bull slips a nice elbow through Dickerson's hands, connecting with Dickerson's forehead.
Dickerson trying to hold on to Big Bull's head to control him but Big Bull postures up.

Big Bull decides to return to a standing position.
Dickerson looks gassed!
Big Bull will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dickerson throws a right hand that Big Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Bull also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dickerson swivels and escapes.

Dickerson has Big Bull up against the cage in a clinch.

Dickerson breaks from the clinch.

Dickerson closes the distance and clinches.
Dickerson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Big Bull backwards.
Dickerson blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Dickerson.

Dickerson manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big Bull is defended easily by Dickerson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Big Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dickerson clinches with his opponent.

Dickerson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickerson misses with a head kick.
Dickerson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickerson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dickerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull is looking to improve his position.
Dickerson wants to pass the guard but Big Bull is defending well.
Big Bull is staying active underneath Dickerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dickerson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dickerson lands a nice short elbow.
Big Bull blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickerson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickerson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Dickerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Billy Big Bull will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Big Bull tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dickerson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Big Bull's guard now.
Big Bull is looking to stand up but Dickerson isn't so interested in that idea.
Dickerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Big Bull controls Dickerson momentarily but Dickerson frees himself.
Dickerson wants to control from the top but Big Bull keeps moving.
Dickerson working some strikes from top position.
Dickerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickerson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Big Bull kicks Dickerson off and gets to his feet.
Dickerson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Big Bull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickerson throws a right hand that Big Bull ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Bull also avoids with ease.
Big Bull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Big Bull closes the distance and clinches up with Dickerson, looking for a takedown. Big Bull pushes Dickerson against the cage but Dickerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Dickerson.
Dickerson throws a nice looking combination but Big Bull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Bull avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dickerson takes the fight into the clinch.

Dickerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickerson misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big Bull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Big Bull is looking to clinch.
Big Bull wants to clinch.
Dickerson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Big Bull tries for a takedown but Dickerson circles away easily
and Dickerson counters with a nice uppercut.

Dickerson drives through and clinches with Big Bull against the cage.
Big Bull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Big Bull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Big Bull tries to keep at a distance but Dickerson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dickerson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Big Bull goes for a takedown attempt but Dickerson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Big Bull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Dickerson does it's job there.
Big Bull misses with a head kick.
Dickerson stuffs the takedown.

Dickerson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Big Bull is trying to defend but Dickerson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dickerson stalling away here and it's allowed Big Bull to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Big Bull controls Dickerson momentarily but Dickerson frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull keeping full guard, as Dickerson tries to pass.
Big Bull preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Big Bull has a closed guard, preventing Dickerson from standing up.
Big Bull pulls Dickerson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Big Bull pushes Dickerson off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dickerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Big Bull tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Big Bull.
Dickerson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickerson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dickerson.
Big Bull closes the distance but Dickerson moves to the side

and Dickerson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dickerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dickerson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Big Bull has one foot on Dickerson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dickerson lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickerson connects with a crisp jab.
Big Bull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billy Big Bull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big Bull.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Bull shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickerson as he jumps to the side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dickerson!
Dickerson throws a one two combo.
Dickerson lands with a slapping head kick.

Dickerson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dickerson lands strikes from half guard.

Big Bull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickerson pulls his head out easily.
Dickerson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dickerson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Big Bull is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dickerson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dickerson's back!
Big Bull misses with punches from the back.
Big Bull thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Big Bull is not going to allow Dickerson to sit and survive in this position.
Dick Dickerson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickerson has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Big Bull.
Dickerson covers up after that shot from Big Bull.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dickerson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Big Bull's arms.

Big Bull looking for the choke but no joy.
Big Bull throwing sloppy strikes.
Dickerson trying to control the position but Big Bull manages to sink in the hooks.
Big Bull lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Bull avoiding Dickerson 's attempts to control his hands.
Big Bull scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dickerson is looking for a way out.
Big Bull punches the canvas rather than the man.

Big Bull looking to break Dickerson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dickerson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Big Bull will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Big Bull throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dickerson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Bull is punishing Dickerson with strikes - can he finish him?!
Big Bull connects with a big shot to the side of Dickerson's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Dickerson.
I think Dickerson 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dick Dickerson!