PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Dicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mstislav Volkov
vs
Dicko

171 cm
24
157 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
165 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Dicko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Dicko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chico Dicko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dicko loads up on a big right hand but Volkov slips the punch.
Dicko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dicko duly obliges.
Dicko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dicko tries to move into range but Volkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dicko checks a low kick from Volkov.
Dicko tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dicko connects with a nice looking jab.
Volkov misses with a straight left.
Volkov tries to bum rush Dicko with a series of wild strikes but Dicko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dicko blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Volkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Volkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov tries to pass to full mount but Dicko defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dicko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dicko is in trouble now - Volkov has advanced to mount!
Dicko wants to control but Volkov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov controlling the position easily from mount.
Dicko is squirming around, avoiding Volkov's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Volkov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dicko is now in Volkov's guard. A big mistake from Volkov there, giving up the dominant position!
Volkov controls Dicko momentarily but Dicko frees himself.

Volkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dicko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dicko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dicko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.

Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Dicko defends easily.
Volkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Dicko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Volkov working a defensive guard but Dicko passes into half guard.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Dicko is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dicko is taking a breather. Volkov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Volkov. Dicko shrugs it off though.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Volkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov checks the leg kick.
Dicko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dicko tries to avoid it but Volkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dicko to the ground. Dicko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dicko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dicko.
Volkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dicko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko connects with a nice looking jab.
Dicko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Dicko thumps Volkov with a low kick.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Dicko checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov throws a hook but Dicko avoids it easily.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dicko throws a head kick that Volkov semi-blocks.
Dicko throws an off balance right hand
and Volkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkov misses with a hook
enabling Dicko to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Dicko jumps back.
Dicko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkov misses with an uppercut. Dicko saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Dicko.
A big right from Dicko misses.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Dicko clinches up against the cage.
Dicko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Volkov blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dicko as Volkov tries to tie him up.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Dicko tries to break the clinch but Volkov is controlling the position.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Mstislav Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Dicko avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Dicko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dicko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dicko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Volkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Dicko won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dicko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Dicko lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Dicko manages to break the clinch.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Volkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Volkov is looking to advance position but Dicko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Dicko tries to control but Volkov wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov regains half guard.
Volkov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Volkov looking for a guillotine here but Dicko defends easily.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Dicko from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Volkov has his foot on Dicko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dicko works his way back into a safe position though.
Volkov seems keen to control Dicko's posture.
Volkov looking to control.

Dicko stands up from Volkov's guard - Dicko perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Volkov motions for Dicko to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov walks into a straight right hand from Dicko.
Dicko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volkov can pounce on him.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Dicko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dicko lands with a good body shot.
Volkov takes a swing at Dicko's ribcage but misses.
Dicko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dicko delivers a nice body kick.
Dicko moves forwards but Volkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dicko throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov lands a front kick.
Dicko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dicko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Volkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dicko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Dicko tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Dicko misses.
Nice defenses there by Dicko.
Volkov tries to clinch up.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dicko.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Dicko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dicko blocks the leg kick.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dicko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Dicko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov tries to land a front kick but Dicko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dicko motions for Volkov to come forward. Dicko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Dicko throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chico Dicko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dicko momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Dicko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Volkov looks to land a left hand but Dicko moved out of range nicely.
Dicko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
A swing and a miss from Dicko.
Volkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dicko takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov drops his hands momentarily and Dicko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dicko.
Dicko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dicko works Volkov's body with a nice hook.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dicko.
Dicko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dicko lands a jab to the head.
Dicko throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Dicko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dicko misses with a body punch
and Volkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Dicko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dicko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Volkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dicko is keeping the position for now.
Dicko being controlled here, momentarily.
Dicko pulls Volkov in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dicko is keeping the position for now.
Dicko wants to sweep here but Volkov controlling him for the moment.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dicko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chico Dicko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dicko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
It seemed like Dicko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chico Dicko.
I think Volkov 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!