PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksy Dzikowski (ranked 1992 p4p, 95 weight class) and Aurther Fleck (ranked 3035 p4p, 138 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dzikowski
vs
Fleck

165 cm
26
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

179 cm
27
145 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksy Dzikowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurther Fleck!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fleck or perhaps it was just good defense by Dzikowski, which made it look bad.
Dzikowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fleck throws out a loose jab but Dzikowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleck misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fleck misses with a straight left.
As Fleck looks to move away, Dzikowski throws a big counter combo but Fleck just gets out of the way.
Dzikowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Fleck just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzikowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Fleck counters with a takedown into side control.
Fleck working away.
Fleck works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dzikowski regains half guard, as Fleck was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fleck lands with a punch from half guard.
Fleck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fleck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dzikowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fleck looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dzikowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fleck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fleck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleck stalling away here and it's allowed Dzikowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dzikowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzikowski is keeping the position for now.
Fleck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dzikowski wants to stand and escape but Fleck is having none of it.
Fleck throws an elbow that misses. Dzikowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleck's guard. Nice move by Dzikowski!

Dzikowski trying to control but Fleck is working from the bottom.
Fleck wants to sweep here but Dzikowski controlling him for the moment.
Dzikowski controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dzikowski is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fleck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzikowski manages to get himself to full guard.

Dzikowski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleck throwing strikes from guard but Dzikowski blocks nicely.
Fleck cracks Dzikowski with a solid left hand.
Fleck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dzikowski has momentary wrist control but Fleck slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleck postures up in Dzikowski's guard and throws a big left but Dzikowski blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dzikowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fleck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleck works over Dzikowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Fleck landing some decent shots from guard.
Fleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dzikowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleck preventing the sweep.
Dzikowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fleck manages to get himself to full guard.

Dzikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Fleck.
Fleck keeps trying to improve his position.
Fleck being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aurther Fleck dominated that round.
That's time! Dzikowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fleck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dzikowski did well to prevent Fleck getting side control.
Fleck prevents Dzikowski from standing back up.
Fleck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fleck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dzikowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dzikowski.
Fleck 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.
Fleck throwing strikes from guard but Dzikowski blocks nicely.
Fleck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleck trying to move into half guard but instead Dzikowski has managed to sweep!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck 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.
Fleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fleck throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleck scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fleck postures up in Dzikowski's guard and throws a big left but Dzikowski blocks it.
Dzikowski 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Dzikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dzikowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fleck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fleck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleck stopping the sweep attempt from Dzikowski.
Dzikowski trying to keep a closed guard but Fleck is proving a slippery customer.
Fleck trying to control but Dzikowski is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck postures up and lands a big shot to Dzikowski's brow.
Fleck trying to control but Dzikowski is working from the bottom.
Fleck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dzikowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleck wants to control from the top but Dzikowski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzikowski has momentary wrist control but Fleck slips an elbow through the middle.
Fleck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fleck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dzikowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fleck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fleck stands up over Dzikowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fleck lands a couple of digs.
Fleck wants to control from the top but Dzikowski keeps moving.
Fleck preventing the sweep.
Fleck is in close to Dzikowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dzikowski is trying to keep Fleck in close.
Dzikowski wants to stand up but Fleck is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aurther Fleck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Fleck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dzikowski sprawls well. Dzikowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleck gets slowly back to his feet.
Fleck gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dzikowski counters by clinching up.

Dzikowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fleck regains guard.
Fleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fleck postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aurther Fleck 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleck.
Dzikowski pulls Fleck in close to prevent any damage.
Fleck makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzikowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fleck's guard.

Dzikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Fleck.
Dzikowski wants to control from the top but Fleck keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fleck looking for a sweep. Not yet Fleck, not yet.
Fleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fleck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleck passes into half guard.
Fleck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dzikowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fleck controlling the action here.
Dzikowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleck.
Dzikowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleck wants to pass to mount but Dzikowski is defending the position.
Dzikowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck working over Dzikowski with some ground and pound. Dzikowski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fleck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dzikowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleck.
Fleck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fleck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dzikowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fleck thows a huge punch but Dzikowski dodges it nicely.
Dzikowski has hold of Fleck's hands but Fleck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fleck is thwarting Dzikowski's attempts to control the position.
Fleck is looking to take a break and control but Dzikowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fleck working the head and body with strikes.
Aurther Fleck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck trying to control from half guard but Dzikowski is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dzikowski tries to get to full guard but Fleck has control of the leg.
Fleck not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleck is looking to advance position but Dzikowski won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurther Fleck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fleck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurther Fleck!
A victorious Aurther Fleck thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.