PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ury Dikunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryszard Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dikunov
vs
Nowak

180 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
251 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ury Dikunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryszard Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dikunov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dikunov wants it to stay on the feet.

Nowak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dikunov, pushing him back against the cage.
Nowak has Dikunov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dikunov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Dikunov is trying to trip Nowak. He has hold of a leg but Nowak is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dikunov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dikunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dikunov postures up in Nowak's guard and throws a big left but Nowak blocks it.
Dikunov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dikunov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dikunov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikunov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nowak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dikunov.
Dikunov throws an elbow that misses. Nowak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dikunov's guard. Nice move by Nowak!

Dikunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak stands up over Dikunov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nowak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nowak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nowak wants to control from the top but Dikunov keeps moving.

Dikunov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nowak defends well.
Nowak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dikunov is controlling Nowak's posture.
Dikunov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two 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.
Nowak is looking to work some ground and pound but Dikunov has wrist control.
Dikunov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dikunov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dikunov tries to get out of the position.
Nowak chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dikunov is on top in guard.

Dikunov landing some decent shots from guard.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
Dikunov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Dikunov from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikunov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dikunov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nowak keeping moving, preventing Dikunov from controlling successfully.
Dikunov distracts Nowak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nowak being controlled here, momentarily.
Dikunov wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Nowak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dikunov or perhaps it was just good defense by Nowak, which made it look bad.

Dikunov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nowak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nowak dodges the ground and pound from Dikunov.
Dikunov working the ground and pound from side control.
Dikunov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dikunov tries to score with some ground and pound. Nowak controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dikunov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nowak keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ury Dikunov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dikunov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nowak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dikunov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nowak somewhat.

Dikunov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dikunov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowak can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes there by Dikunov.
Dikunov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak trying to remain calm as Dikunov controls from the top position.
Dikunov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nowak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dikunov passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikunov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dikunov looking to ground and pound but Nowak is blocking nicely.
Nowak is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowak trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dikunov unloading with bombs!
Dikunov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikunov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nowak is looking to escape.
Dikunov with good strikes from the mount here!
Nowak is in a horrible position here. Dikunov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dikunov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Nowak is rocked!
Dikunov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Nowak wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dikunov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ury Dikunov!
Ury Dikunov thanked the fans post fight for their support.