PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Bernados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky theme. 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.

Dickinson
vs
Bernados

190 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

197 cm
20
201 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

KAISER

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Bernados!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bernados decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickinson's guard.

Bernados stands and steps away. Dickinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dickinson tries to clinch up

and Bernados counters by moving into the clinch.
Bernados is trying to drag Dickinson to the mat but Dickinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernados fails to pull guard.
Bernados's coach down at Ivan's house of pain [300$] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bernados's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernados has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bernados is defending well for now.
Bernados tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richard Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Bernados.
Dickinson scores a nice knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Dickinson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bernados looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Ivan Bernados has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson landing knees to the head.
Dickinson landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Dickinson.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but Bernados blocks with his arms.
Dickinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bernados is blocking nicely.
Bernados is working for takedown but Dickinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bernados is blocking nicely.
Dickinson lands an elbow just above Bernados 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson scores with a knee to the head.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson with a knee to the head.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Bernados changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dickinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Dickinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dickinson lands a knee to the head.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but Bernados blocks with his arms.
Dickinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernados blocks it with crossed arms.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Bernados drags the fight down to the ground.
Bernados has his hands on Dickinson's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to stand but Bernados is controlling from the bottom.

Bernados had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickinson defends it easily.
Dickinson won't allow Bernados to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson being controlled here momentarily.
Bernados has a closed guard, preventing Dickinson from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bernados keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bernados's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernados swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dickinson tries to clinch up but Bernados circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickinson tries to clinch up
letting Bernados counter with a right hand.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Bernados is having none of it.
Dickinson closes the distance but Bernados moves to the side
and Bernados finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bernados goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dickinson moves to clinch but Bernados breaks away

and Bernados holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernados tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dickinson smiles and moves away.
Bernados keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernados shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dickinson defends it nicely.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dickinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bernados counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dickinson closes the distance but Bernados moves to the side
and Bernados counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickinson thinking.

Dickinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Bernados avoids the elbow strike from Dickinson, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernados jumps guard but Dickinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Bernados.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dickinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Bernados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bernados's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan Bernados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernados swats away the attempt to clinch by Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking to clinch but Bernados is avoiding it.
Dickinson darts in trying to clinch
and Bernados counters with a head kick. That will keep Dickinson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dickinson closes the distance but Bernados moves to the side
and Bernados counters with a left to the body.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Bernados keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson moves in looking to clinch but Bernados pushes him off.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Dickinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernados, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernados is trying to break the clinch but Dickinson has him pressed against the cage.
Bernados has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dickinson after a bit of a struggle.
Dickinson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dickinson lands an elbow just above Bernados 's eye.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Dickinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bernados is breathing heavily.
Bernados is trying to pull guard but Dickinson has him pressed against the cage.
Bernados jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dickinson walks away with a smile on his face. Bernados gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dickinson tries to clinch up but Bernados circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Bernados keeps it at a distance.
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernados circles away.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernados swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bernados paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bernados keeps the fight on the outside.
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernados circles away.
Dickinson wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson closes the distance but Bernados moves to the side
and Bernados connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dickinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bernados paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richard Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernados circles away.
Dickinson is looking to clinch but Bernados is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernados circles away from the clinch attempt

and Bernados counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dickinson's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Dickinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Bernados's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bernados gets tackled into the cage by Dickinson. Dickinson maintains the clinch.
Dickinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bernados goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dickinson prevents it.
Dickinson throws an elbow that misses.
Dickinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bernados blocks it with crossed arms.
Dickinson is pressed up against the cage. Bernados has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dickinson down to the mat. Dickinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dickinson tries to clinch but Bernados moves out of range.
Dickinson is looking to clinch.
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernados circles away.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dickinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bernados.
Richard Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Bernados.
Bernados circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bernados counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bernados counters by clinching up.
Bernados jumps guard but Dickinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bernados takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bernados is blocking nicely.
Dickinson with a knee to the head.
Dickinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bernados jumps guard but Dickinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bernados jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dickinson walks away with a smile on his face. Bernados gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dickinson darts in trying to clinch
and Bernados connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Dickinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bernados is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dickinson to keep the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Dickinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but Bernados blocks with his arms.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but Bernados blocks with his arms.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but Bernados blocks it.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bernados is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bernados goes for a takedown attempt but Dickinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickinson looks to clinch

and Bernados counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bernados is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dickinson is defending well.
Dickinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bernados is blocking nicely.
Bernados fails to pull guard.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bernados.
Bernados takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dickinson connects with a knee to the head.
Dickinson taking a breather.
Bernados has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dickinson after a bit of a struggle.
Ivan Bernados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickinson lands a knee to the head.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bernados is blocking nicely.
Dickinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bernados up against the cage.
Dickinson misses with a knee strike.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dickinson prevents Bernados from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dickinson throws an elbow but misses.
Bernados is trying to pull guard but Dickinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernados has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dickinson lands a knee to the body.
Dickinson landing knees to the head.
Dickinson looking to throw knees to the head but Bernados is blocking nicely.
Dickinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernados is trying to pull guard but Dickinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bernados won't want to take too many of those.
Dickinson scores with a knee to the head.
Richard Dickinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dickinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Richard Dickinson!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Richard Dickinson!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Richard Dickinson!

Richard Dickinson wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Richard Dickinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.