PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Baskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baskov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nikolay Baskov - You are far from me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baskov
vs
Dick

189 cm
27
249 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

195 cm
29
285 lbs
12 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bloodsport Nutrition (100% Genuine)

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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolay Baskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jordan Dick!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick stuffs the takedown attempt from Baskov. Baskov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikolay Baskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baskov.
Dick misses with a wild combination.
Dick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baskov shoots for a takedown but Dick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick throws a low kick, looking for Baskov's leg but Baskov calmly moves out of range.
Baskov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dick avoids it really well and circles away.
Baskov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baskov lands with a thumping leg kick.

Dick moves into range and clinches up with Baskov.
Dick prevents the takedown attempt.
Dick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baskov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dick gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is trying to drag Baskov to the mat but Baskov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baskov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dick lands a nice elbow.
Dick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baskov prevents it.
Baskov is trying to drag Dick to the mat but Dick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baskov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Baskov jumps into guard, dragging Dick to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baskov working for submissions but it's allowed Dick to get to half guard.
Baskov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dick's back!
Dick trying to control but not successfully.
Dick holding both Baskov 's hands and preventing any damage.

Baskov looking for the choke from the back.
Dick tries to escape but Baskov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Dick fending off the submission attempt from Baskov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dick preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baskov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Baskov is persistently looking for the submission but Dick is defending it well.

Baskov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dick defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dick is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Baskov off. It looks like it's working - Baskov slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Dick displaying calm under pressure there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baskov misses with a straight left.
Baskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dick.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Baskov slips the punch.
Dick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baskov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Baskov does a little dance to reset his feet.

Baskov drives through and clinches with Dick against the cage.
Dick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baskov pulls his leg out and moves away.

Baskov moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baskov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dick walks away with a smile on his face. Baskov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Baskov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Dick tenderised Baskov's leg. Baskov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baskov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nikolay Baskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dick clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baskov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baskov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Baskov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Baskov.

Dick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Dick decides to stand back up. Dick steps back and let's Baskov get back to his feet.
Baskov stuffs the takedown.

Dick closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Baskov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baskov regains half guard.
Baskov gets back to full guard.

Dick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dick stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dick throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baskov shoots in for a takedown but Dick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Baskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baskov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baskov throws a hook to the side of Dick's head but Dick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baskov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dick.
Dick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baskov tries to avoid it but Dick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baskov to the ground. Baskov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baskov tries to clinch but Dick is having none of it.

Dick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baskov did well to prevent Dick getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Baskov tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Baskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baskov throws an off balance right hand

and Dick counters with a shoot takedown. Baskov fights it but they end up in guard.
Baskov looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baskov is on top in guard.
Baskov wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving.
Baskov is stalling in the full guard.
Baskov wants to pass the guard but Dick is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nikolay Baskov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dick misses with an uppercut.
Dick misses with a series of wild punches.
Baskov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Dick.
Dick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baskov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Dick. No joy for Baskov on that attempt.
Jordan Dick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Baskov. No joy for Dick on that attempt.

Baskov shoots in and gets a takedown into Dick's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baskov stands up and waves to Dick to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dick is defended easily by Baskov.
Nikolay Baskov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Dick.
Dick has a takedown stuffed.
Dick moves away from the strike by Baskov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baskov has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baskov.

Baskov scores with a takedown into Dick's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baskov defends it easily.
Baskov wants to get up but he can't break Dick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolay Baskov.
I think Baskov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nikolay Baskov!

Nikolay Baskov wins by unanimous decision!
Nikolay Baskov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire for their support in the buildup to the fight.