PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filiberto Dickerson (ranked 24516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Slevin (ranked 5154 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Slevin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dickerson
vs
Slevin

216 cm
19
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Filiberto Dickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Slevin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slevin closes the distance and pushes Dickerson back into the cage.
Dickerson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dickerson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dickerson tries to pull guard but Slevin holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickerson drops back down to his feet.

Slevin has Dickerson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Slevin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dickerson tumbling to the mat - Slevin dives into Dickerson's guard.
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slevin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dickerson, up you get!

Slevin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dickerson's guard.
Slevin pushes down on Dickerson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin trying to control the action but Dickerson is working from the bottom.
Slevin is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Dickerson manages to get to full guard.
Dickerson keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.

Slevin stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Slevin gets the takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson regains half guard, as Slevin was trying to land strikes.
Slevin trying to control from Dickerson's half guard. Dickerson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Slevin 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.
Dickerson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slevin stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Dickerson gets caught flat footed, as Slevin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slevin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slevin looking to sit in guard and control but Dickerson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slevin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dickerson has passed into half guard!
Dickerson thows a huge punch but Slevin dodges it nicely.
Dickerson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dickerson seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slevin lands a body shot.

Oooooh!!! Slevin has knocked Dickerson down with a huge combo! Slevin steps away and waves a wobbly Dickerson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Filiberto Dickerson has been cut.

Slevin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickerson keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
Slevin throws an elbow that misses. Dickerson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slevin's guard. Nice move by Dickerson!

Slevin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dickerson has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Dickerson is controlling well.
Dickerson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two 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.

Slevin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Slevin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jordan Slevin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slevin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Slevin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dickerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Slevin is in Dickerson's guard.
Dickerson keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
Dickerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slevin trying to move into half guard but instead Dickerson has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin pulls Dickerson in to control the position.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Dickerson from controlling successfully.
Slevin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickerson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slevin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Slevin is adopting a defensive guard.
Slevin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dickerson is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Slevin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Slevin coming out on top.
Dickerson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Slevin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Filiberto Dickerson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Slevin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickerson moves away.

Dickerson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dickerson is looking to control Slevin's arms but Slevin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dickerson has his back to the cage.

Dickerson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Slevin uses from the top position.
Slevin throws a strike but Dickerson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Slevin trying to keep a closed guard but Dickerson is proving a slippery customer.
Slevin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Dickerson from controlling successfully.
Dickerson preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slevin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickerson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Slevin pulls Dickerson in close to prevent any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Slevin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dickerson wants to control but Slevin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickerson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Slevin.
Slevin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dickerson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Slevin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickerson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Dickerson postures up.
Slevin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickerson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dickerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dickerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Slevin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dickerson postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Slevin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slevin showed some decent athleticism there.
Filiberto Dickerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Slevin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickerson is refusing to be controlled, as Slevin sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filiberto Dickerson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Slevin 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Slevin!