PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeeJay Dickson (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.

Deathgrip
vs
Dickson

185 cm
23
205 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

200 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blink Deathgrip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeeJay Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip shoots and misses
and Dickson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deathgrip throws an overhand right that lands on Dickson's shoulder, as Dickson tries to avoid the shot.
Deathgrip fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deathgrip looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dickson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blink Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickson is looking to clinch.
Deathgrip circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deathgrip lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deathgrip shoots in for a double leg but Dickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but Deathgrip shows good takedown defense.
Dickson lands a lovely overhand right.

Deathgrip closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson wants to improve his position but Deathgrip is controlling well.
Deathgrip trying to control the action but Dickson is working from the bottom.

Dickson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson won't allow Deathgrip to pass to mount.
Deathgrip thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Deathgrip is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickson trying to control here.
Deathgrip prevents Dickson from improving his position.

Dickson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deathgrip trying to pass the guard but Dickson defending well.
Dickson gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deathgrip with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dickson working a defensive guard here.
Dickson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Deathgrip passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Deathgrip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deathgrip in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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!
Deathgrip lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickson gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Deathgrip seems to be looking for submissions.
Dickson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Deathgrip stopping the sweep attempt from Dickson.
Dickson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Deathgrip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dickson wants to work for an arm triangle but Deathgrip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deathgrip might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deathgrip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickson pulls his head out easily.
Deathgrip tries to roll over but Dickson keeps him under control.
Dickson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deathgrip defending well though.
Dickson throws a strike but Deathgrip avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dickson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson cracks Deathgrip with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickson won't allow Deathgrip to get back to his feet.
Dickson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deathgrip is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeeJay Dickson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Deathgrip changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dickson tries to avoid it but Deathgrip manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dickson to the ground. Dickson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dickson is looking to clinch but Deathgrip is avoiding it.
Deathgrip changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dickson tries to avoid it but Deathgrip manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dickson to the ground. Dickson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deathgrip throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blink Deathgrip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathgrip misses with a hook

and Dickson counters with a shoot takedown. Deathgrip fights it but they end up in guard.
Deathgrip working a defensive guard but Dickson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Deathgrip is trying to control Dickson's posture but Dickson avoids it.
Dickson landing strikes.
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!
Deathgrip tries to buck Dickson off but Dickson is having none of it.
Dickson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dickson working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathgrip takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Deathgrip is rocked!
Dickson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Deathgrip is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Dickson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dickson!
A relieved looking DeeJay Dickson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.