PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ligh Tiramisu (ranked 4410 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksy Dzikowski (ranked 4042 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tiramisu
vs
Dzikowski

167 cm
25
134 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

165 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ligh Tiramisu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksy Dzikowski!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramisu sizes up Dzikowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiramisu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dzikowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Tiramisu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dzikowski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tiramisu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dzikowski controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzikowski won't allow Tiramisu to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzikowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramisu working a defensive guard here.
Tiramisu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dzikowski.
Dzikowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiramisu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiramisu catches Dzikowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Tiramisu clinches up against the cage.

Tiramisu manages to break the clinch.

Tiramisu tries to sprawl but Dzikowski drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Tiramisu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dzikowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Tiramisu darts in looking for a takedown but Dzikowski gets double underhooks and turns Tiramisu into the cage.
Dzikowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dzikowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Tiramisu counters with a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dzikowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiramisu, which made it look bad.
Ligh Tiramisu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dzikowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tiramisu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dzikowski is in Tiramisu's guard.
Dzikowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tiramisu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tiramisu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzikowski is one step ahead there.
Tiramisu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramisu prevents Dzikowski from improving his position.
Dzikowski trying to control but Tiramisu postures up.
Tiramisu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramisu misses with a head shot. Dzikowski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dzikowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tiramisu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ligh Tiramisu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dzikowski leaves Tiramisu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dzikowski.

Tiramisu instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tiramisu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramisu looks to clinch

and Dzikowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tiramisu's guard.
Tiramisu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dzikowski manages to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dzikowski not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been informed that Dzikowski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dzikowski stops Tiramisu from getting back to his feet.
Tiramisu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dzikowski.
Tiramisu has a hand on Dzikowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dzikowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramisu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tiramisu tries to hold on but Dzikowski postures up.
Tiramisu is desperately trying to improve his position but Dzikowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Tiramisu is trying to stand up.
Dzikowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramisu tries to buck Dzikowski off but he can't manage it.
Tiramisu is trying to escape the mount.
Dzikowski working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Tiramisu slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Dzikowski stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Tiramisu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dzikowski pulls his head out easily.
Dzikowski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiramisu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dzikowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dzikowski dives in and scores a takedown into Tiramisu's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dzikowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dzikowski pushes down on Tiramisu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksy Dzikowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Dzikowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramisu manages to avoid it.
Tiramisu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiramisu wants to clinch but Dzikowski slips to the side

and Dzikowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tiramisu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dzikowski 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.
Aleksy Dzikowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzikowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzikowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dzikowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dzikowski stays in close to Tiramisu's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Dzikowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tiramisu is trying to stand back up but Dzikowski is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski is looking to advance position but Tiramisu won't allow it.
Tiramisu is looking for a sweep. Dzikowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tiramisu trying to control here.
Tiramisu is looking to improve his position.

Dzikowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiramisu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramisu wants to get back to his feet.

Dzikowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dzikowski stalling.

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.
Tiramisu is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tiramisu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dzikowski on the ground.
Tiramisu is looking to control Dzikowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tiramisu avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiramisu doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dzikowski counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksy Dzikowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dzikowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksy Dzikowski!