PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Husky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Konrad Husky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dick
vs
Husky

167 cm
27
132 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

150 cm
29
153 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Husky!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Husky misses
enabling Dick to counter with a crisp jab.

Dick gets tackled into the cage by Husky. Husky maintains the clinch.
Dick can't get the takedown.
Husky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dick connects with a nice looking jab.
Husky misses with a low kick.
Dick staying out of range there.
Husky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Husky has managed to clinch.
Dick goes for a takedown in the clinch but Husky prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick works on Husky's body with a couple of short punches.
Husky digs a right hand into Dick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dick's gas tank.
Dick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Husky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Husky.

It looks like Editiny Dick has been cut.

Dick breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Husky scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Husky misses.
Dick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dick slips under a jab.
Husky misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dick.
Husky is looking to clinch but Dick is avoiding it.
Dick lands the left hand.
Husky tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Husky throws a body shot but no joy.
Dick misses with a wild body shot.
Dick cracks a nice hook into Husky's ribs.
Husky lands an overhand right.
Husky thuds his right hand into Dick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Husky takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick keeps the fight on the outside.

Dick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick is looking to advance position but Husky won't allow it.
Dick wants to control but Husky is keeping him busy.

Husky is defending against the submission attempts here by Dick.
Dick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dick is thwarting Husky's attempts to control the position.
Husky is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Husky looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dick passes into side control!
Husky tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky can't do much from the bottom here.

Dick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Husky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dick is looking to take a break and control but Husky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Husky tries to bench press Dick off him but Dick keeps the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Husky is right now.
Husky is trying to control Dick's posture but Dick avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Husky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Husky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Husky can't do much from the bottom here.
Husky is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Husky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Editiny Dick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dick moves out of range of the leg kick from Husky.
A leg kick checked by Dick.
Husky throws a series of punches but Dick avoids them all with ease.
Dick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Husky tries to work over Dick's front leg with a kick but Dick checks it.

Husky gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Husky is keeping the position.
Husky controls Dick momentarily but Dick frees himself.
Dick wants to pass the guard but Husky is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Our spies down at at Wade's Gym inform us that Husky has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Husky is trying to control the position but Dick postures up.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Husky can do to turn this around?
Dick tries to free his leg and advance position but Husky is retaining full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Husky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Husky looking for submissions off his back.
Husky is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Husky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Husky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick.

Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Husky defends the submission attempt.
Dick trying to control the action but Husky is working from the bottom.

Dick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Husky sees it coming and defends easily.

Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
Husky is looking to improve his position.
Dick trying to mount his opponent but Husky defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Husky wants to get back to full guard.
Dick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Husky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Editiny Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dick seems to be working for a kimura but Husky defends the submission attempt.

Husky looking for submissions off his back.
Husky is refusing to be controlled, as Dick sits in half guard.

Husky actively working from the bottom here.

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

Husky actively working from the bottom here.

Husky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Husky looking for submissions off his back.

Husky actively working from the bottom here.

Dick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Husky is just riding it out for now. Dick eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Husky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Editiny Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Editiny Dick's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Husky misses with a left hand
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Husky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Husky coming out on top.
Husky scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Husky. Those never looked like landing.
Husky missing with a left hand there. Dick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Konrad Husky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Husky tries to clinch up but Dick circles away and keeps his distance.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Husky as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Husky moves in looking to clinch but Dick pushes him off.
Husky swinging wildly here.
Husky misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dick with a nice cross.
Dick checks a low kick from Husky.
Husky fails to land with a series of punches.
Husky avoids the body shot from Dick.
Konrad Husky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick dodges the punch combination from Husky.
Husky misses with a lunging right hand
and Dick counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Husky is looking for a triangle but Dick pushes his legs off easily.
Dick preventing the sweep.
Dick advances to half guard.

Husky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Husky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Konrad Husky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Editiny Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick avoids the attempt from Husky to control.
Dick controlling the position easily from mount.
Husky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Husky sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.
Husky wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Husky is trying to maintain the position but Dick is very close to passing his half guard.

Husky is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dick pulls his head out easily.

Husky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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.
Dick is pressing down on Husky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Husky is holding on for now.
Dick keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Husky wants to get back to full guard.
Dick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Husky is controlling Dick's trapped leg to prevent Dick from advancing to side control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dick throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Husky's waist but Husky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dick off to one side.
Dick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dick slips under a jab.
Husky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Editiny Dick.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dick, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Editiny Dick!
A very excited looking Editiny Dick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.