PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teninch Dickson (ranked 2051 p4p, 106 weight class) and Matel Huchkov (ranked 2098 p4p, 109 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dickson
vs
Huchkov

162 cm
29
135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
33
143 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teninch Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matel Huchkov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Huchkov has closed the distance and engaged Dickson in a clinch.
Huchkov misses with a punch to the body.
Huchkov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Huchkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huchkov wants to clinch up but Dickson keeps it at a distance.
Dickson throws a quick counter head kick but Huchkov was just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Huchkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dickson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dickson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Huchkov misses with a two punch combination.
Dickson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Huchkov throws a leg kick
and Dickson counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Dickson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Huchkov tries to clinch up.

Dickson tries to keep at a distance but Huchkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dickson stalling the fight.
Our sources have told us that Dickson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dickson swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Huchkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matel Huchkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huchkov shoots in for a takedown but Dickson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Huchkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickson was well out of range. Poor timing from Huchkov.
Huchkov misses with a double jab
and Dickson counters with an inside leg kick.
Huchkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Huchkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dickson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huchkov thinking.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Dickson counters with a leg kick.
Huchkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dickson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huchkov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Huchkov avoids the body shot from Dickson.
Huchkov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dickson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teninch Dickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.
Dickson loads up on a big right hand but Huchkov slips the punch.
Dickson throws a shot to the body.
Huchkov throws a looping overhand right but Dickson ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huchkov throws a leg kick but Dickson checks it.
Dickson is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson tests Huchkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Huchkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Huchkov has closed the distance and engaged Dickson in a clinch.
Huchkov misses with some punches.
Huchkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dickson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.

Huchkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Huchkov circles away.

Huchkov closes the distance and clinches.

Dickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickson looks to score with a jab to the body but Huchkov is just out of range.
Huchkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Dickson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Huchkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huchkov misses with a body punch
and Dickson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Huchkov shoots in for a double leg but Dickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickson moves away from the strike by Huchkov.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dickson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huchkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickson.
Huchkov misses with a right hand
and Dickson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huchkov thinking.
Huchkov tries for a takedown but Dickson circles away easily
and Dickson counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teninch Dickson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Huchkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Huchkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Huchkov scores with a leg kick.

Huchkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickson tries to work over Huchkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Huchkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickson connects with a right hand. Huchkov shakes it off.
Dickson keeps the fight on the outside.
As Huchkov backs away, Dickson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huchkov closes the distance and clinches up with Dickson, looking for a takedown. Huchkov pushes Dickson against the cage but Dickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickson misses with a hook to the body
and Huchkov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dickson's knee momentarily.
Huchkov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov throws a jab when Dickson was well out of range.
Huchkov throws a shot from downtown. Dickson moves away and avoids it.

Huchkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dickson is looking for a sweep.
Huchkov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Huchkov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dickson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huchkov working away.
Huchkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dickson's head but Dickson avoids it well.
Huchkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dickson is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dickson's legs.
Dickson is looking for a sweep.
Huchkov scores with punches from side control.
Huchkov is looking to take a break and control but Dickson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huchkov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dickson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dickson tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov working the ground and pound.
Huchkov in side control, throwing shots but Dickson defends.
The ground and pound from Huchkov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Huchkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dickson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dickson wants to improve his position but Huchkov is controlling well.
Dickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huchkov wants to control but Dickson is keeping him busy.
Dickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huchkov.
Dickson trying to control here.
Dickson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huchkov.
Huchkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickson has wrist control.
Huchkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huchkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickson wants to sweep here but Huchkov controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov throws an elbow that misses. Dickson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Huchkov's guard. Nice move by Dickson!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huchkov striking off his back but it's not causing Dickson any problems.
Dickson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matel Huchkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Huchkov rushes Dickson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Huchkov misses with a short punch on the inside.

Huchkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huchkov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Huchkov.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huchkov moves away.
Huchkov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huchkov's hands.
Huchkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dickson throwing a counter right hand but Huchkov manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Huchkov.
Dickson throwing a counter right hand but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Huchkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Huchkov circles away.
Huchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickson counters with a nice body shot.
Huchkov tries to clinch up
and Dickson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Dickson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Huchkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teninch Dickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huchkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickson moves away.
Dickson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickson throwing a counter right hand but Huchkov manages to avoid it.
Dickson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teninch Dickson is winning the standup battle so far.
Huchkov takes one to the chin there.
Huchkov shoots in and drives through. Dickson sprawls well.
Teninch Dickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matel Huchkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Huchkov rushes Dickson and presses him up against the cage.
Dickson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Huchkov's defenses.

It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Dickson lands an uppercut.
Huchkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickson avoids the damage to the body.
Dickson keeps control of Huchkov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dickson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Huchkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dickson digs a right hand underneath Huchkov's ribcage. Huchkov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickson.
Dickson lands an elbow inside that Huchkov shrugs off.
Matel Huchkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickson trying to stall but Huchkov improves his position.
Huchkov is working Dickson over against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huchkov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson tries to work over Huchkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickson has Huchkov pressed against the cage, preventing Huchkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Huchkov tries to circle away but Dickson has him pinned against the cage.
Huchkov tries to circle away but Dickson has him pinned against the cage.
Dickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dickson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickson has Huchkov pressed against the cage.
Dickson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dickson fails to land.
Huchkov stalling in the clinch.
Dickson trying to land knees to the body.
Huchkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Huchkov tries to work over Dickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickson misses with a punch on the inside.
Huchkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teninch Dickson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickson 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teninch Dickson!