PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deke Dickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somjit Boonjumnong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boonjumnong's choice of entrance music: The Ecstasy of Gold (remix) - Ennio Morricone. Boonjumnong has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Somjit Boonjumnong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dickleson
vs
Boonjumnong

175 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
27
186 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deke Dickleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Somjit Boonjumnong!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dickleson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boonjumnong looks gassed!
Check out the look on Dickleson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Dickleson stands up.
Dickleson throws a solid leg kick but Boonjumnong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dickleson.

Dickleson moves into the clinch successfully.

Dickleson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dickleson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dickleson drags the fight down to the ground.
Dickleson has Boonjumnong pulled in close to control his posture.
Dickleson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boonjumnong on the ground.
Dickleson wants to sweep here but Boonjumnong controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickleson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dickleson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dickleson pulls Boonjumnong in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Deke Dickleson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dickleson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dickleson jumps into guard, dragging Boonjumnong to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickleson trying to control the position here.
Dickleson wants to sweep here but Boonjumnong controlling him for the moment.
Boonjumnong is fighting to break Dickleson's control of his arms but Dickleson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Boonjumnong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dickleson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boonjumnong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Boonjumnong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dickleson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dickleson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dickleson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dickleson is trying to get an arm triangle but Boonjumnong is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickleson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Dickleson is trying to get an arm triangle but Boonjumnong is defending well.
Boonjumnong is trying to escape the position but Dickleson is controlling the position.
Dickleson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boonjumnong some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickleson decides to stand back up. Dickleson steps back and let's Boonjumnong get back to his feet.

Dickleson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Boonjumnong looking for a guillotine here but Dickleson defends easily.
Dickleson controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickleson wants to control from the top but Boonjumnong keeps moving.
Dickleson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Boonjumnong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickleson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deke Dickleson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Somjit Boonjumnong's cut.
That's time! Dickleson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dickleson takes the fight into the clinch.

Dickleson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Deke Dickleson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickleson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickleson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dickleson is nestled in close to Boonjumnong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boonjumnong is breathing heavily.
Dickleson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Dickleson decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickleson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dickleson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boonjumnong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickleson.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Boonjumnong looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickleson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickleson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dickleson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Dickleson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boonjumnong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickleson.
Dickleson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickleson is taking a breather. Boonjumnong says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Deke Dickleson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Boonjumnong gets caught flat footed, as Dickleson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickleson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dickleson stands up over Boonjumnong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Boonjumnong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dickleson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dickleson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boonjumnong is looking for a sweep.
Dickleson controlling the position from side mount.
Dickleson working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deke Dickleson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Somjit Boonjumnong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dickleson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dickleson manages to pull guard.
Dickleson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boonjumnong being controlled here momentarily.
Dickleson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickleson seems keen to control Boonjumnong's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Deke Dickleson just wasn't active enough.

Dickleson gets a double leg takedown into Boonjumnong's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickleson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dickleson pushing down on Boonjumnong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dickleson slows the pace down in half guard.
Dickleson wants to pass the guard but Boonjumnong is defending well.

Boonjumnong looking for submissions off his back.
Somjit Boonjumnong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boonjumnong actively working from the bottom here.
Dickleson controlling the action here.

Boonjumnong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickleson pulls his head out easily.
Dickleson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Boonjumnong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boonjumnong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dickleson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Dickleson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boonjumnong regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dickleson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boonjumnong shoots in for a takedown but Dickleson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickleson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boonjumnong, pushing him back against the cage.

Dickleson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boonjumnong is trying to keep an underhook but Dickleson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Boonjumnong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickleson pulls his head out easily.

Boonjumnong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickleson pulls his head out easily.
Dickleson controlling the action here.

Boonjumnong actively working from the bottom here.
Deke Dickleson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dickleson decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deke Dickleson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dickleson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deke Dickleson!
A less than humble Deke Dickleson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.