PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vern Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alyssa Gano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dickerson
vs
Gano

192 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vern Dickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alyssa Gano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gano shoots in and drives through. Dickerson sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Dickerson misses the target.

Gano has managed to clinch.
Dickerson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right from Dickerson.
Dickerson looking to stall.

Gano tightens his grip and picks Dickerson up, before dumping him to the ground. Dickerson manages to land in guard.
Gano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickerson is keeping the position for now.
Gano wants to control from the top but Dickerson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gano postures up in Dickerson's guard and throws a big left but Dickerson blocks it.
Gano is working Dickerson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dickerson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gano trying to control but Dickerson is working from the bottom.
Dickerson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gano is controlling him.
Gano wants to control from the top but Dickerson keeps moving.
Gano prevents Dickerson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gano looking to pass the guard.
Gano advances to half guard.
Gano not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Gano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dickerson defending well though.
Dickerson wants to improve his position but Gano is controlling well.
Gano wants to get back to his feet.
Dickerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gano on the ground.

Gano is working for a submission of some sort.
Gano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dickerson sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gano working the head and body with strikes.
Gano wants to stand up but Dickerson is controlling the position.
Gano looks winded!
Dickerson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dickerson kicks Gano off and gets back to his feet.

Gano shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gano was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Dickerson sneaks out the side door and pushes Gano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gano.
It looked like Dickerson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickerson gets caught napping as Gano dives in and scores a takedown. Dickerson manages to retain guard.
Gano won't allow Dickerson to get back to his feet.
Gano wants to control from the top but Dickerson keeps moving.
Gano is looking to stand up but Dickerson won't let him.
Gano trying to control but Dickerson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gano stops Dickerson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alyssa Gano will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gano slips a jab and a cross from Dickerson.

Dickerson moves into range and clinches up with Gano.

Dickerson manages to break the clinch.
Gano shoots and misses
and Dickerson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Dickerson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gano is trying to defend but Dickerson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dickerson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gano's head.
Gano pushes Dickerson off looking to stand but Dickerson dives back in and keeps control.
Gano is breathing heavily.
Dickerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dickerson manages to get himself to full guard.

Dickerson managing to control the position.
Dickerson looking to control.
Dickerson is looking to stand up but Gano isn't so interested in that idea.
Gano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dickerson's head.
Gano throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gano passes Dickerson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dickerson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Gano.
Gano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dickerson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gano wants to control but Dickerson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickerson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickerson pushes Gano off looking to stand but Gano dives back in and keeps control.

Dickerson pushes Gano off and gets back to his feet.
Gano looks for a takedown but Dickerson sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickerson has closed the distance and engaged Gano in a clinch.
Dickerson tries to break free but Gano pushes him back against the cage.

Dickerson tightens his grip and picks Gano up, before dumping him to the ground. Gano manages to land in guard.

Gano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Dickerson gets to his feet. Gano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Dickerson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gano's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson is looking to take a break and control but Gano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vern Dickerson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Gano shoots in for a takedown but Dickerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dickerson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gano closes the distance and clinches up with Dickerson, looking for a takedown. Gano pushes Dickerson against the cage but Dickerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vern Dickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alyssa Gano.
Dickerson throws a right and a left that Gano avoids nicely.

Gano clinches up with Dickerson and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson can't break the clinch.
Gano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dickerson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dickerson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gano.
Gano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson taking a breather.
Dickerson tries to break the clinch but Gano is controlling the position.
Dickerson is trying to break the clinch but Gano is controlling him.
Gano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Gano successfully pulls guard.
Dickerson wants to control from the top but Gano keeps moving.
Alyssa Gano has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two 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.
Dickerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Dickerson drops back looking for a leg! Gano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gano manages to kick Dickerson off! Dickerson jumps back into Gano's guard.
Dickerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickerson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dickerson wants to stand but Gano is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Dickerson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gano is working for takedown but Dickerson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dickerson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dickerson with a hook.

Dickerson rushes Gano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dickerson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson is trying to break the clinch but Gano is controlling him.

Dickerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dickerson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickerson gets underhooks to prevent Gano's takedown attempt.
Dickerson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dickerson wants to get back to striking at distance but Gano won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Dickerson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gano sprawls well initially but Dickerson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dickerson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vern Dickerson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickerson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vern Dickerson!