PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by Aint No Sunshine. Roberto De Leon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dickinson
vs
De Leon

165 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leon connects with a body shot that sends Dickinson's belly button to the back.

De Leon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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

Dickinson shoots in and bounces De Leon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Leon keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson is really struggling to control De Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Leon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dickinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

De Leon has his feet on Dickinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
Dickinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
De Leon slows down the pace here.
De Leon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.
De Leon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from De Leon. Those never looked like landing.
Dickinson tries to counter with a takedown but De Leon is quick to defend against it.

De Leon has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Leon's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Leon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by De Leon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.

Dickinson successfully pulls guard.

De Leon stands up from guard. Let's bang!

De Leon forces Dickinson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leon.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away.

Dickinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Leon did well to prevent Dickinson getting side control.

De Leon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dickinson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

De Leon clinches.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
De Leon lands a nice shot to the body.

De Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

De Leon moves into the clinch.
De Leon throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto De Leon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

De Leon moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
De Leon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Leon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon avoiding damage.

De Leon breaks from the clinch.
Dickinson shoots for a takedown but De Leon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

De Leon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberto De Leon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Leon lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dickinson has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Leon just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Leon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Leon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
De Leon scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leon scores with a shoulder strike.

Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away.

De Leon clinches with his opponent.
De Leon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
De Leon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dickinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Leon moves into the clinch.
Dickinson seems to have got his legs back now.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
Dickinson prevents a body shot from De Leon.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

De Leon moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Leon lands an uppercut.

De Leon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

De Leon has closed the distance and engaged Dickinson in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon trying to land knees to the body.
De Leon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Leon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Leon wants to counter the offense by Dickinson and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto De Leon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

De Leon rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.

De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Leon but De Leon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from De Leon. Those never looked like landing.

De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
De Leon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Leon lands with a light punch inside.
De Leon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dickinson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
A short right from De Leon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on De Leon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dickinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Leon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickinson or not.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Leon.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from De Leon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Leon pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from De Leon on the inside.
De Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Leon is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.

De Leon breaks the clinch.
Dickinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Leon swivels and escapes.
De Leon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

De Leon moves into the clinch.
De Leon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
David Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.

De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

De Leon pushes Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Leon lands with a short shot to the head.
De Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from De Leon.

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

De Leon pushes Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Leon controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto De Leon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Leon 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto De Leon!