PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clydell Dexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dusan Kikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dexler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thats not what your momma said, oh snap!- Dr. House. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dusan Kikovic enters the cage!

Dexler
vs
Kikovic

172 cm
20
139 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

168 cm
20
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clydell Dexler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dusan Kikovic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dexler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kikovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dexler lands a hook that snaps the head of Kikovic backwards.
Dexler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kikovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kikovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kikovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Kikovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dexler scores with a jab. Kikovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dexler misses with a body shot.
Kikovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kikovic connects with a looping right hand.
Kikovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kikovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dexler.
Dexler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dexler moves out of range of the body kick from Kikovic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic lands a really nice looking cross but Dexler seems unphased.
Kikovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kikovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dexler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid body kick from Kikovic.
Dexler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kikovic has time to react.
Dexler throws a lazy right hand but Kikovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Dexler there.
Dexler lands a head shot.
Dexler throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dexler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kikovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kikovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dexler moves out of range as Kikovic throws a body kick.
Kikovic scores with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kikovic blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexler swings for the body but Kikovic moves out of range.
Dexler thumps Kikovic with a low kick.
Kikovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Kikovic scores with a head kick.
Kikovic jabs Dexler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kikovic takes one on the button.
Kikovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dexler lands a nice shot that snaps Kikovic's head back.
Donk. Kikovic catches Dexler right on the button with a cross.
Dexler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kikovic throws a shot to the body.
Dexler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dexler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kikovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dexler's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kikovic, right into the meat.
Dexler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dexler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kikovic can pounce on him.
Kikovic throws a combination. Dexler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dexler throws a big shot that misses.
Kikovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dexler. That did some damage!
Kikovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kikovic lands a nice hook to Dexler's body. Dexler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kikovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dexler moves away.
Dexler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kikovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dexler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kikovic counter with a right hand.
Dexler throws a leg kick but Kikovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kikovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kikovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Dexler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kikovic circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dexler misses with a low kick.
Kikovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dexler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kikovic checks a low kick from Dexler.
Kikovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dexler momentarily.
Dusan Kikovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kikovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Kikovic throws a body punch but Dexler moves out of range.
Dexler just misses with a punch to the body.
Dexler swings widly with a right hand
and Kikovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dexler's knee momentarily.
Kikovic lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kikovic.
Kikovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dexler rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dexler throws out the jab.
Kikovic connects with a high kick.
Kikovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dexler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Kikovic dominated that round.
That's time! Dexler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice straight punches there by Kikovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kikovic.
Kikovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dexler if he has to take too many more of those.
Dexler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dexler tries to work over Kikovic's front leg with a kick but Kikovic checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kikovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kikovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dexler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kikovic.
Kikovic scores with a leg kick.
Dexler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kikovic jabs at Dexler's body.
Kikovic swings for the body but Dexler moves out of range.
Kikovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Dexler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kikovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Kikovic looks to throw the jab but Dexler is out of range.
Dexler throws the left hand but Kikovic avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic with a nice cross.
Dexler throws a front kick aimed at Kikovic's knee but Kikovic avoids it well.
Dexler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kikovic. Kikovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Kikovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dexler manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dexler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kikovic lands with a nice body punch.
Dexler throws a leg kick but Kikovic moved away.
Kikovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Dexler.
Kikovic scores with a three punch combo!
Kikovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dexler at a distance.
Dexler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kikovic looks for the body kick but Dexler saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Kikovic.
That kick from Dexler tenderised Kikovic's leg. Kikovic is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexler wants to clinch up but Kikovic keeps it at a distance.
Dexler moves out of range as Kikovic throws a body kick.
Kikovic throws an off balance right hand
and Dexler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kikovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dexler.
Kikovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dexler avoids the body shot from Kikovic.
Kikovic thows a body kick. Dexler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kikovic throws a shot to the body.
Kikovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kikovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kikovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kikovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Kikovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dexler eats them both and turns towards Kikovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kikovic throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dexler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dexler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kikovic.
Kikovic lands with a kick to the temple. Dexler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kikovic misses the body punch
and Dexler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dexler missing with a left hand there. Kikovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kikovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dexler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kikovic jabs at Dexler's body.
Kikovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kikovic thows a body shot but no joy.
Dexler throws a low kick, looking for Kikovic's leg but Kikovic calmly moves out of range.
Kikovic throws a nice head kick!
Kikovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kikovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Dexler lands a nice hook to Kikovic's body. Kikovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic blocks a jab.
Kikovic swings for the body but Dexler moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kikovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dexler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dexler throws out a powerful jab.
Kikovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dexler at a distance.
Dexler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kikovic punishes Dexler's body with a nice straight punch.
Dexler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Dexler - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dexler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kikovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dexler throws a front kick aimed at Kikovic's knee but Kikovic avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dusan Kikovic 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! This is the final round!

Dexler lands a nice looking body shot.
Kikovic cracks Dexler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dexler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kikovic defending well as Dexler loads up on a big left hand.
Dexler avoids the head kick by Kikovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kikovic!
Dusan Kikovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kikovic lands with a shot to the body.
Kikovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kikovic throws a sloppy head kick and Dexler moves out of range easily.
Kikovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kikovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dexler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dexler slips a jab from Kikovic.
Kikovic throws an overhand right that lands on Dexler's shoulder, as Dexler tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kikovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dexler throws a looping overhand right but Kikovic ducks down to avoid it.

Dexler drives through and clinches with Kikovic against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kikovic.
Kikovic tries a body shot but Dexler blocks it.
Kikovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Kikovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dexler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kikovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kikovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kikovic cracks Dexler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kikovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dexler's sensitive parts.
Dexler lands with a right hand.
Dexler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clydell Dexler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kikovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dexler.
Dexler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kikovic can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dexler tries a low kick but Kikovic avoids it.
The fighters circling - Dexler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kikovic slips under a jab from Dexler.
Dexler scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Dexler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dexler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kikovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Kikovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dexler to score with a decent uppercut.
Kikovic throws out a loose jab but Dexler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kikovic.
Dexler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kikovic.
Dexler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic ducks under a wild hook from Dexler.
Dexler misses with a low kick.
Kikovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kikovic cracks the inside of Dexler's front leg.
Dexler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kikovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dexler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kikovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kikovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kikovic avoids the body shot from Dexler.
Dexler is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kikovic, as that shot connected.
Kikovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dexler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kikovic delivers a nice body kick.
Kikovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dexler's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikovic throws a nice head kick!
Dexler throws a shot from downtown. Kikovic moves away and avoids it.
Kikovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dexler throws a leg kick but Kikovic moved away.
Dexler looks to land a combination but Kikovic avoids it well.
Kikovic throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dexler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kikovic slowing the pace effectively.

Kikovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kikovic scores with a nice head shot.
Dexler cracks Kikovic with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kikovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Kikovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kikovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dexler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Kikovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dexler doesn't seem phased though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dusan Kikovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kikovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusan Kikovic!
An intense looking Dusan Kikovic took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i will kill you zyd'.