Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 29 LIBERTY
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches.
Dickinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dickinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hollywood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hollywood blocks a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Dickinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hollywood uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hollywood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Hollywood postures up. #SUB2#
Hollywood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollywood tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollywood trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dickinson has his foot on Hollywood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hollywood works his way back into a safe position though.
Hollywood lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1##SUB2#
Dickinson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hollywood should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dickinson has tightened it up now! Hollywood should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017

#R1#
Temirov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temirov misses with a looping right.
Dickinson slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a looping left.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Dickinson is out of range.
Dickinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Dickinson misses. #TD2#
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Temirov wants to stand up but Dickinson is controlling him. #ES#
Temirov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dickinson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Temirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Temirov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temirov throws a combination. Dickinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Dickinson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Temirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickinson goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Temirov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Temirov looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
As Temirov backs off Dickinson throws a huge counter combo but Temirov manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Dickinson.
Temirov is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Dickinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Temirov controls his hands. #BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temirov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dickinson throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Dickinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Temirov. #CL2#
Dickinson rushes Temirov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Temirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Temirov scores with a four punch combination!
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Temirov.#TD2#
Dickinson scores with a takedown into Temirov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson wants to pass the guard but Temirov is keeping the position.
Dickinson is pushing down on Temirov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Temirov is fighting to maintain full guard but Dickinson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Dickinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Temirov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dickinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Dickinson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dickinson wants to free his trapped foot but Temirov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Dickinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Temirov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Dickinson tries to clinch up.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target. #CL2#
Dickinson takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Temirov breaks from the clinch.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Dickinson moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Dickinson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dickinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Temirov is wise to it.#T1#
Dickinson misses with the combination. #CL2#
Temirov gets tackled into the cage by Dickinson. Dickinson maintains the clinch. #BC#
Temirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Temirov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dickinson wants to clinch.
Temirov throws a hook but Dickinson blocks it.#T2#
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Dickinson with the counter takedown but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov cracks Dickinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dickinson tries to clinch up but Temirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Temirov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#
Dickinson is rocked!
Temirov throws a monster overhand right that drops Dickinson! Temirov follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE ALOHA
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson slips under a jab from Manuel.
Manuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Manuel moves out of range.
Dickinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dickinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manuel under the eye.#TD2#
Dickinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Manuel!
Manuel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dickinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manuel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dickinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Manuel is looking for a sweep. Dickinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Manuel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Manuel is looking to improve his position.
Dickinson trying to control from half guard but Manuel is working away.
Dickinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manuel defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson working over Manuel with some ground and pound. Manuel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manuel tries to kick Dickinson off but Dickinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manuel wants to get back to full guard.
Manuel controlling the position well. #SUB#
Manuel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dickinson pulls his head out easily.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but Manuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but Manuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickinson to get the leverage. #T3#
Dickinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Dickinson is trying to work for a kimura but Manuel is defending well.
Dickinson is stalling here. Manuel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dickinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Manuel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manuel tries to stand but Dickinson is controlling his head.
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickinson tries to bench press Manuel off him but Manuel keeps the position.
Dickinson is trying to control Manuel's posture but Manuel avoids it.
Manuel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickinson regains half guard.
Dickinson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Dickinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice jab there from Manuel.
Dickinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manuel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manuel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Manuel blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dickinson there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Dickinson is rocked!
David Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dickinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Manuel finish him?
Dickinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Manuel circles away.
Dickinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely. #KD#
Manuel drops Dickinson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dickinson looks back up at him and smiles so Manuel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Manuel steps in with a hook that catches Dickinson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Manuel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dickinson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
Our winner, Peter Manuel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Slajos scores with a jab.
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slajos fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Slajos.
Slajos misses with a wild combination.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dickinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slajos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dickinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Slajos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dickinson's head backwards.
Dickinson wants to clinch.
Slajos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Slajos throws a right hand that Dickinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dickinson also avoids with ease.
Slajos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oddis Slajos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dickinson moves into range and clinches up with Slajos.
A short right from Dickinson.
Slajos wants to get back to striking at distance but Dickinson won't allow it. #TD2#
Slajos lands a takedown into guard.
Slajos is fighting to break Dickinson's control of his arms but Dickinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Dickinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickinson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dickinson throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Slajos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slajos can't keep his opponent in guard - Dickinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dickinson is keen to just control but Slajos is a slippery customer.
Dickinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dickinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Slajos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Slajos makes his way to full guard, as Dickinson worked for a kimura.
Dickinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slajos is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dickinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Slajos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Slajos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Slajos! #REVB##T3#
Dickinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dickinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slajos seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU2#
Slajos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Slajos falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Dickinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dickinson is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dickinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slajos has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Dickinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Dickinson. #SUB#
Dickinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Slajos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Slajos is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oddis Slajos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Slajos misses.
Dickinson tries to counter by clinching up but Slajos breaks away and moves out of range.
Dickinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slajos connects with a body shot.
Dickinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slajos cracks Dickinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slajos works the jab nicely.
Slajos throws a one two combo.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slajos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slajos throws a good cross that connects.
Slajos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dickinson counters with a big head kick but Slajos shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slajos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dickinson slips under a jab from Slajos.
Slajos throws out a powerful jab.
Oddis Slajos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Slajos connects with a looping right hand.
Slajos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dickinson throws a head kick but Slajos moves out of range.
Slajos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dickinson on the side of the head.
Slajos lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slajos just misses with a punch to the body.
Slajos keeps the fight on the outside.
Slajos takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson takes one on the button.
Slajos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dickinson moves in looking to clinch but Slajos pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Slajos misses.
Slajos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slajos lands a right hook to the body.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
David Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slajos takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Slajos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Oddis Slajos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Dickinson has closed the distance and engaged Slajos in a clinch.
Dickinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Slajos is trying to trip Dickinson. He has hold of a leg but Dickinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Slajos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dickinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slajos's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Dickinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Slajos is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dickinson, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson has a closed guard, preventing Slajos from standing up. #T3##SUB#
Dickinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Slajos has passed into half guard!
Dickinson gets full guard.
Slajos won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Slajos tries to stand but Dickinson is controlling from the bottom.
Slajos postures up. #SUB#
Dickinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Slajos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Slajos connects with a body shot.
Dickinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slajos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Slajos.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Slajos moves out of range.
Dickinson misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Slajos counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dickinson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slajos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dickinson to the mat. Dickinson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dickinson wants to hit a switch here but Slajos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dickinson there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickinson tries to reverse the position but Slajos maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oddis Slajos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Slajos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slajos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slajos scores with a jab to the head.
Slajos connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slajos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dickinson moves in looking to clinch but Slajos pushes him off.
Slajos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body. Slajos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dickinson throws a head kick that half lands.
Sloppy strikes from Slajos. Those never looked like landing.
Dickinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Dickinson rushes Slajos and presses him up against the cage.
Dickinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Slajos prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
A head punch on the inside from Dickinson fails to land.
Dickinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slajos gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##TD2#
Slajos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Slajos working away.#SU2#
Slajos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Slajos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Slajos jabs Dickinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dickinson tries to clinch up.
Slajos looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
Dickinson throws a body kick that misses.
Slajos lands with a cross.
A left and a right from Slajos both land. Nice combination. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slajos connects with a jab.#CL#
Dickinson has closed the distance and engaged Slajos in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Dickinson. #TD#
Dickinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dickinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dickinson is trying to keep Slajos in close. #SUB#
Dickinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slajos wants to get up but he can't break Dickinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Dickinson throwing short punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Dickinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slajos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dickinson has his feet on Slajos's thighs here. He's pushed Slajos off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Slajos screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dickinson!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Dickinson thanked Aspire Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Eighteen feints and as Dickinson raises his hands in defense, Eighteen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dickinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eighteen trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Eighteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dickinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickinson pulls Eighteen in close to his closed guard and prevents Eighteen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson looking to control.
Eighteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickinson seems keen to control Eighteen 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickinson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Eighteen keeping full guard, as Dickinson tries to pass.
Dickinson pushing down on Eighteen 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Eighteen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Dickinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dickinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eighteen 's head.
Dickinson slips a nice elbow through Eighteen 's hands, connecting with Eighteen 's forehead.
Eighteen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dickinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eighteen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickinson.
Dickinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eighteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2#
Dickinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB2#
Eighteen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dickinson. #SUB2#
Dickinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eighteen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dickinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Eighteen taking shots to the head.
Dickinson breaks from Eighteen 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dickinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dickinson trying to control but Eighteen is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Dickinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dickinson controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Dickinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Eighteen has worked his arm free - good work by Eighteen !
Check out the look on Dickinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dickinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Dickinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dickinson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dickinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Eighteen is trying to keep an underhook but Dickinson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dickinson works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson lands a few punches from side control.
Dickinson wants to control but Eighteen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Eighteen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dickinson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eighteen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dickinson is trying to move to mount but Eighteen reverses beautifully and ends up in Dickinson's guard.
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Eighteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dickinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine here but Eighteen defends easily.
Dickinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Eighteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickinson has Eighteen pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dickinson has his foot on Eighteen 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eighteen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Eighteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dickinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dickinson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dickinson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Dickinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Dickinson advances to half guard.
Dickinson content to control rather than advance.
Eighteen taking some punishment here, with Dickinson in his half guard.
David Dickinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but Eighteen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickinson to get the leverage.
Eighteen trying to control but Dickinson postures up. #SUB2#
Dickinson is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Dickinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Eighteen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dickinson lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Eighteen is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen is staying active underneath Dickinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Eighteen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Dickinson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Eighteen is defending well. Dickinson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Eighteen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dickinson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dickinson!
A victorious David Dickinson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 60: Soszynski v Okah 2
Date: Jul 07, 2017

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Jostrzebski. That snapped Dickinson's head back.
Jostrzebski blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Jostrzebski looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
A jab from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Jostrzebski avoids them all with ease.
Jostrzebski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jostrzebski misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Dickinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jostrzebski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jostrzebski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dickinson's head.
Jostrzebski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Jostrzebski misses.
Jostrzebski throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski.
Dickinson thuds a left hand into Jostrzebski's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jostrzebski blocks a jab.
Jostrzebski is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Jostrzebski.
Jab by Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski scores with a jab to the head.
Jostrzebski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson counters with a straight right hand.
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Jostrzebski circles away.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook.
Joseph Jostrzebski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jostrzebski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good standup being displayed there by Jostrzebski as he connects with a hook.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski jabs Dickinson right on the nose. Dickinson blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Dickinson is rocked!
Joseph Jostrzebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight right.
Dickinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jostrzebski finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson misses with a combination
and Jostrzebski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jostrzebski blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson slips a jab from Jostrzebski.
Dickinson seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Jostrzebski cracks Dickinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jostrzebski throws a body shot but no joy.
Jostrzebski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dickinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jostrzebski's sensitive parts.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Jostrzebski cracks Dickinson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Dickinson falls backwards against the ropes. Jostrzebski follows up with more strikes that drop Dickinson to his knees. Jostrzebski keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Dickinson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Jostrzebski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joseph Jostrzebski thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Bunker misses with a looping left.
Dickinson lunges at Bunker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bunker's hand.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Bunker misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Dickinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker misses the jab.
Bunker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Bunker misses.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
Good exchange - Bunker coming out on top.
Dickinson shoots and misses
and Bunker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
The fighters circling - Bunker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunker to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Dickinson is rocked!
Bunker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dickinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunker finish him?
Dickinson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bunker gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Dickinson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Bunker!
Tony Bunker thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Daebak misses with a low kick.
We've been informed that Daebak has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Daebak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickinson avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Dickinson clinches.
Daebak prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Daebak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Daebak.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Dickinson has picked Daebak up - he's going for a ride! Dickinson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Daebak is looking for a sweep. Dickinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Daebak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daebak!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daebak wants to hold on but Dickinson pushes him away.
Dickinson takes Daebak's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Daebak is in trouble. #SUB#
Dickinson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daebak is defending well though. Dickinson let's go of the attempt for now.#T1#
Daebak tries to roll but Dickinson sticks to his back.
Daebak trying to control the action but Dickinson just sinks the hooks in.
Dickinson doesn't have the hooks in and Daebak manages to turn into his guard.
Daebak wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dickinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daebak is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dickinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daebak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dickinson is tightening it up a little... Daebak has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Daebak reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Daebak taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dickinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dickinson eats them both and turns towards Kuznetsov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Dickinson blocks it.
Jab from Dickinson.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the body
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a decent looking hook.
Dickinson shoots and misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Dickinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kuznetsov.
Dickinson goes for a double leg but Kuznetsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Kuznetsov continues to drive forward.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.#T1#
Dickinson misses with a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Dickinson pushes Kuznetsov against the ropes but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Dickinson moves into the clinch.
Dickinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dickinson tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Kuznetsov fails to land.
Kuznetsov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov working aggressively here.
Dickinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Kuznetsov lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Kuznetsov.
Dickinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov can't find room to land a body shot as Dickinson controls the action.
Kuznetsov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
Dickinson blocks a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Dickinson tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dickinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head. #T3#
Kuznetsov lands a left hand.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dickinson on the inside.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body.
Dickinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Dickinson.
Dickinson working aggressively here.
Dickinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickinson can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dickinson lands a body shot. #T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
Dickinson prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickinson misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
A combination from Dickinson does no damage.
Kuznetsov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dickinson back to the ropes. Kuznetsov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
David Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Dickinson misses with a takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Dickinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dickinson also avoids with ease.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Dickinson avoids it easily.
Dickinson has been working on his balance at BodyWorx, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Dickinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dickinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov slaps away a takedown attempt from Dickinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
Kuznetsov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Dickinson's head but Dickinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Dickinson is looking for a counter combo.
Kuznetsov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickinson is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
David Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Kuznetsov. That snapped Dickinson's head back. #T1#
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
No luck for Dickinson with that takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Dickinson is looking to counter punch.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Dickinson is looking to land body kicks.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Dickinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dickinson also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Dickinson. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dickinson. Dickinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dickinson in his tracks.
Kuznetsov cracks Dickinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dickinson walks into a jab.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range. #T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dickinson. #ES2#
Kuznetsov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dickinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetsov, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuznetsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Dickinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Dickinson counters with a big head kick but Kuznetsov shrugs it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dickinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov jabs at Dickinson's body.#T3#
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Kuznetsov lands with a cross.
Dickinson throws a shot to the body.
Dickinson fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight right hand.
Dickinson thows a leg kick but Kuznetsov checks it
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickinson.
Dickinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Dickinson with a series of wild strikes but Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dickinson tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dickinson swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Dickinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Dickinson avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Dickinson didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickinson walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a combination but Dickinson avoids it well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
Dickinson shoots for a takedown but Kuznetsov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dickinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kuznetsov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good leg kick by Dickinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dickinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dickinson swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Dickinson moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Dickinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dickinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Dickinson throws a leg kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Dickinson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dickinson is looking to wear down Kuznetsov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dickinson slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Dickinson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dickinson throws a body kick that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dickinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuznetsov! But no joy.
Dickinson fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A slow jab from Kuznetsov misses its intended target.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Dickinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dickinson also avoids with ease.
And Dickinson counters with a quick kick to the body but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Nice defenses there by Dickinson.
Dickinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Dickinson slips the punch.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
No luck for Dickinson with that takedown attempt.
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses.
Dickinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Dickinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dickinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight that turns Dickinson's legs to rubber! Kuznetsov pushes forward with more strikes and Dickinson goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Kuznetsov!
An out of breath Nikolai Kuznetsov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Dickinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Dickinson sprawls well.
Dickinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nurmagomedov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nurmagomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nurmagomedov is being controlled here.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Dickinson control the position.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov struggling a bit here.#T1#
Dickinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov pushes Dickinson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dickinson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickinson trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Nurmagomedov is right now.
Nurmagomedov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dickinson takes a little break here. Nurmagomedov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nurmagomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Dickinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurmagomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Dickinson control the position.
Dickinson controlling from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov regains half guard.
Dickinson moves into full mount! Nurmagomedov won't be happy about that!
Dickinson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dickinson fails to advance to Nurmagomedov's back. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Dickinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nurmagomedov tries to lock up and control but Dickinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dickinson looking to control but Nurmagomedov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Dickinson postures up.
Nurmagomedov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dickinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dickinson is trying to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Dickinson avoids the attempt from Nurmagomedov to control.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurmagomedov is squirming around, avoiding Dickinson's attempts to control the action.
Nurmagomedov tries to hold on but Dickinson postures up.
Dickinson moves to back control.
Nurmagomedov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dickinson trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson keeps control of the position as Nurmagomedov tries to break free.
Nurmagomedov staying busy and making it hard for Dickinson to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dickinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson lands a body shot.
Dickinson lands a nice hook to Nurmagomedov's body. Nurmagomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Dickinson shakes him off and moves away.
Dickinson lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurmagomedov.
Dickinson throws a combination. Nurmagomedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dickinson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nurmagomedov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for subs off his back but Nurmagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy. #T1#
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.
Dickinson gets back to full guard.
Dickinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Nurmagomedov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Dickinson presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nurmagomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dickinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nurmagomedov backwards.
Dickinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown. #T2##TD#
Dickinson is trying to trip Nurmagomedov. He has hold of a leg but Nurmagomedov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dickinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Dickinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nurmagomedov can do to turn this around?
Dickinson trying to move into half guard but instead Nurmagomedov has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Dickinson is controlling the position.
Dickinson stands and throws Nurmagomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Dickinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov gets back to half guard.
Dickinson trying to control from half guard but Nurmagomedov is working away.
Dickinson is really struggling to control Nurmagomedov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dickinson passes to side control.
Dickinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Dickinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dickinson but great work by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Dickinson tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.#T4#
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dickinson tries to bench press Nurmagomedov off him but Nurmagomedov keeps the position.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Dickinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Dickinson is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Dickinson is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Dickinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dickinson manages to get back to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Dickinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Khabib Nurmagomedov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Dickinson.
David Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Dickinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dickinson pinned against the ropes. Dickinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dickinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Dickinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Dickinson is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close. #T1#
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Dickinson blocks nicely. #SUB#
Dickinson is looking for a triangle but Nurmagomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Dickinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickinson has momentary wrist control but Nurmagomedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Nurmagomedov working some strikes from top position.
Nurmagomedov works over Dickinson with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Dickinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickinson, not yet.
Nurmagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov is working Dickinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dickinson looking to control.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up. #SUB#
Dickinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Dickinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Dickinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickinson is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Dickinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurmagomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Dickinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson trying to keep a closed guard but Nurmagomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Dickinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard. #REVR#
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Dickinson trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Bushido 45: Dickinson v Bunker
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson drops his hands momentarily and Bunker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dickinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bunker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bunker tries to land a front kick but Dickinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dickinson stuns Bunker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Dickinson with that takedown attempt.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dickinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Bunker gets a clinch.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Bunker works on Dickinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Dickinson jumps guard but Bunker stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bunker to keep the fight standing.
Bunker lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Bunker pulls guard effortlessly.
Bunker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Dickinson looking to sit in guard and control but Bunker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bunker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bunker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickinson wants to control the position but Bunker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dickinson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dickinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
Dickinson is working hard here to advance position.
Ground and pound from Bunker. #T2#
Bunker is trying to control. Dickinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dickinson manages to get to full guard.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson trying to control the position.
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bunker controls the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dickinson trying to keep a closed guard but Bunker is proving a slippery customer.
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bunker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bunker working some strikes from top position.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bunker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Bunker postures up. #SUB#
Dickinson working for submissions but it's allowed Bunker to get to half guard.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Bunker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bunker trying to control the pace.
Bunker wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is defending well. #T4#
Dickinson trying to control but Bunker postures up.
Dickinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bunker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dickinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BodyWorx, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bunker is keen to just control but Dickinson is a slippery customer.
Dickinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bunker landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
Bunker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bunker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bunker cracks Dickinson with an open hand slap.
Bunker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bunker slips a jab from Dickinson.
Bunker flicks out a counter leg kick but Dickinson steps away.
Bunker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dickinson checks it well.
Bunker cracks Dickinson with an open hand slap.#ROC2#
Dickinson is rocked!
Bunker scores with a leg kick.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Dickinson walks straight into a right hand from Bunker - that's dropped him! Bunker jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Dickinson from any more punishment! Dickinson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Bunker!
Tony Bunker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Keni Susi and David Dickinson. Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Dickinson has chosen Aint No Sunshine as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

175 cm
49 yrs
158 lbs

165 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

Susi

Dickinson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Keni Susi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; David Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Dickinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Susi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Susi (2) vs (0) Dickinson
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Susi postures up.
Dickinson is pulling down on Susi's head. It's preventing any offense from Susi, at least for the moment.
Susi postures up.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Dickinson is pulling down on Susi's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Susi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.

Susi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Dickinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Susi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Susi trying to mount his opponent but Dickinson defends it.

Susi is working for a kimura but Dickinson is defending it quite comfortably.

Susi is working for a submission of some sort.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson trying to control from the bottom.

Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dickinson wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.
Dickinson tries to roll over but Susi keeps him under control.
Dickinson won't allow Susi to pass to mount.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Susi is working away from the top position though.

Susi is working for a kimura but Dickinson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi is thwarting Dickinson's attempts to control the position.

Susi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Susi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Dickinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Susi.

Susi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dickinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Susi.
Dickinson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dickinson is not content to let Susi control the position.
Dickinson is trying to control but can't.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson gets back to full guard.
Susi won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Dickinson has control of Susi's left arm, preventing Susi from doing any damage.
Dickinson working a defensive guard here.
Susi wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson has control of Susi's left arm, preventing Susi from doing any damage.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson controlling Susi's posture.

Susi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Susi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Susi stopping the sweep attempt from Dickinson.
Susi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Susi (5) vs (0) Dickinson
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Susi tries for a kimura but Dickinson is defending well.
Dickinson is trying to control Susi's posture but Susi avoids it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is not content to let Susi control the position.

Susi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson struggling a bit here.
Dickinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to control but Susi is keeping busy.

Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickinson is looking to control Susi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickinson avoid being mounted?

Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Susi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Susi is very close to passing his half guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Susi is trying to control. Dickinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Susi is looking for a kimura but Dickinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Susi to get the leverage.
Dickinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Susi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dickinson is just riding it out for now. Susi eventually gives up the hold.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dickinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Susi is now in half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Susi wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dickinson manages to get to full guard.

Dickinson working for a triangle but Susi defends it easily.
Susi postures up.
Susi wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.
Dickinson working a defensive guard here.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dickinson is controlling Susi's posture.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.

Susi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Susi trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Susi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dickinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dickinson has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Susi (5) vs (2) Dickinson
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.

Susi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dickinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dickinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson content to stall in guard here.
Dickinson trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Dickinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Susi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dickinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Susi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Susi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickinson wants to pass to mount but Susi is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Susi takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Keni Susi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Haislan Garcia and David Dickinson. Dickinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aint No Sunshine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

175 cm
20 yrs
147 lbs

165 cm
21 yrs
155 lbs

Garcia

Dickinson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Haislan Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Garcia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Dickinson
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Dickinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dickinson wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Dickinson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.
Dickinson is trying is best to control the position here.
Dickinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dickinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.

Garcia drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dickinson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Garcia has Dickinson in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (2) Dickinson
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Dickinson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dickinson is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Dickinson is controlling well.
Garcia is not content to let Dickinson control the position.
Dickinson is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Garcia tries to roll over but Dickinson keeps him under control.
Dickinson wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dickinson in particular looking to stall.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Dickinson works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (2) vs (5) Dickinson
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Dickinson's attempts to control the action.
Dickinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dickinson wants to control the pace but Garcia is squirming around nicely.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson wants to take his opponent's back but Garcia doesn't allow it.
Dickinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Dickinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dickinson controlling from the full mount.
Garcia tries to hold on but Dickinson pushes him away.
Dickinson looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (5) Dickinson
Garcia passes Dickinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dickinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
Dickinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia pushes down on Dickinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia stalling.
Dickinson is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickinson avoid being mounted?
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is defending well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Dickinson is keeping the position.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to move into half guard but instead Dickinson has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (4) vs (7) Dickinson
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is pulling down on Dickinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dickinson, at least for the moment.

Garcia has his foot on Dickinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickinson works his way back into a safe position though.

Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Dickinson controlling him for the moment.
Dickinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia has control of Dickinson's left arm, preventing Dickinson from doing any damage.

Dickinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickinson is one step ahead there.
Dickinson stands and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (4) vs (10) Dickinson
Dickinson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Garcia!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Garcia (4) vs (12) Dickinson

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garcia is looking to escape.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dickinson tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Garcia is working to get back to half guard.
Dickinson content just to control the position here.
Dickinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Dickinson's attempts to control the action.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dickinson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (4) vs (15) Dickinson

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson keeps control of the position as Garcia tries to break free.
Well, with Dickinson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Garcia is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dickinson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dickinson tries to keep control of the position but Garcia is staying busy.

Garcia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dickinson.
Garcia tries to roll but Dickinson sticks to his back.

Dickinson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Will Dickinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Garcia right now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Will Dickinson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Garcia trying to control but not successfully.

Dickinson looking for the choke but no joy.
Dickinson is looking to control Garcia but Garcia is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Garcia right now.

Dickinson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Garcia is controlling Dickinson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (6) vs (15) Dickinson
Dickinson seems keen to control Garcia's posture.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia won't allow Dickinson to sweep him here.
Garcia trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickinson is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia pushes down on Dickinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dickinson wins on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious David Dickinson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 40: Toskala vs. Hanzo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vilson.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Vilson gets caught flat footed, as Dickinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dickinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilson is keeping the position for now.
Dickinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Vilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dickinson trying to move into half guard but instead Vilson has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Vilson passes Dickinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Vilson is controlling well.
Dickinson is working hard here to advance position.
Dickinson has a hand on Vilson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vilson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dickinson tries to lock up and control but Vilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Dickinson is trying to escape the mount.
Vilson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dickinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vilson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dickinson tries to hold on but Vilson postures up.#T3#
Dickinson can't escape the position.
Dickinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Dickinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vilson pulls his head out easily.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Vilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickinson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Vilson manages to pass to mount!
Dickinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Vilson has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Vilson controlling from the full mount.
Vilson punching from mount but Dickinson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dickinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dickinson tries to lock up and control but Vilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vilson tries to control but Dickinson wriggling away.
Dickinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson is looking to improve his position but Vilson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Vilson does it's job there.
Vilson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dickinson's head.
Dickinson shoots in for a double leg but Vilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dickinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Dickinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vilson misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Dickinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Vilson tries to sprawl out of it but Dickinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Vilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson tries to clinch there but Vilson circles away.
Dickinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilson throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1##CL#
Dickinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dickinson jumps guard but Vilson stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vilson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dickinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Vilson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dickinsons head.
A left hand lands to the body for Vilson.
Dickinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Vilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dickinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vilson connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#
Dickinson is rocked!
Vilson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson drops Dickinson with a naaaaasty hook - Dickinson is in real trouble here! Vilson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson is the new featherweight champion!
Junior Vilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: B38: Paterson vs. Dickinson
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Dickinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Paterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dickinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paterson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dickinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paterson throws out the jab.
Dickinson feints the counter takedown.
Paterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Louis Paterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dickinson moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Dickinson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dickinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Paterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dickinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paterson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paterson trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Dickinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Paterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paterson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Dickinson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paterson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dickinson has tightened it up now! Paterson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking David Dickinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bushido 33: Curtis v Dickinson
Date: Dec 22, 2016

#R1#
Curtis leaves Dickinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Dickinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curtis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dickinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Curtis is retaining full guard.
Dickinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Curtis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickinson on the ground.
Curtis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dickinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dickinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Dickinson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Curtis is trying to escape and Dickinson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Curtis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Dickinson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dickinson!
An out of breath David Dickinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Isaac Curtis was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent, I see him holding the Bushido belt one day. One more thing, I would like to officially announce my retirement from combat sports. I have had a great run in MMA, and I feel like my time here is done. On to the next'.

Event: Just Bleed Dickinson Vs Midget
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Dickinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #TD2#
Midget drives through with a takedown into Dickinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Midget passes into half guard.
Dickinson trying to control but Midget postures up.
Dickinson's coaches at Vicious Striking have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dickinson is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Midget is working for an americana but Dickinson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Midget was thinking about the submission.#SUB#
Dickinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Midget can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Midget looking to sit in guard and control but Dickinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Dickinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Midget has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dickinson has managed to get both his arms back between Midget's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Midget is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickinson is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Midget throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickinson trying to control but Midget is working from the bottom.
Dickinson cracks Midget with a solid left hand.
Dickinson with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Midget throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dickinson escapes and throws Midget's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dickinson tries to move to mount but Midget blocks the move with his legs.
Midget tries to bench press Dickinson off him but Dickinson keeps the position.
Midget is trying to work for a sweep but Dickinson has mounted him!#T2##SUB#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Midget is having none of it.
Midget regains half guard.#SUB2#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickinson trying to control from half guard but Midget is working away. #SUB2#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Dickinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Midget's head. #SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Midget tries to get to full guard but Dickinson has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Midget looking for subs from the bottom but Dickinson mounts him!
Midget is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine from mount but Midget is having none of it.
Midget is looking to improve his position but Dickinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Dickinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Midget is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Dickinson looking to control but Midget is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Midget keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson looking to control but Midget is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Dickinson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midget regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickinson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dickinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Midget on the side of the head.
Midget closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dickinson circles away.
Dickinson tests Midget's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dickinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body. Midget takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Dickinson.
Midget shoots in for a double leg but Dickinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dickinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
David Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Midget drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Midget postures up.
David Dickinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Midget is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickinson has wrist control.#SUB#
Dickinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Midget in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Midget trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Dickinson keeping moving, preventing Midget from controlling successfully.
Dickinson pulls Midget in close to prevent any damage.
Midget wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Midget missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Midget trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Midget is one step ahead there.
Midget advances position into side control!#T3##SUB2#
Midget looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Midget wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dickinson, who protects the arm well.
Dickinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Midget's best efforts.
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Midget is controlling well. #SUB2#
Midget seems to be looking for submissions.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Midget is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Midget is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dickinson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Midget is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dickinson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Midget is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Midget is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Midget wants to work for an arm triangle but Dickinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Dickinson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dickinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Midget changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
David Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Midget counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Midget. #SUB#
Dickinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Midget is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Midget thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Midget drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Midget jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dickinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Midget is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Midget works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Midget is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dickinson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Midget is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dickinson is just riding it out for now. Midget eventually gives up the hold.
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Midget is controlling well.
Midget thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Midget is thwarting Dickinson's attempts to control the position.
Dickinson gets full guard.
Midget trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Midget is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dickinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickinson, not yet. #SUB#
Midget avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dickinson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dickinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Midget defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Midget drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dickinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dickinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dickinson! #REVR#
Midget manages to get back to half guard.
Midget wants to control but Dickinson is keeping busy.
Midget has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.
Dickinson is looking to advance position but Midget won't allow it.
Midget is trying to control but can't.
David Dickinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Midget works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Midget is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickinson defends well.
Midget takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Dickinson wants to pass the guard but Midget is keeping the position.
Dickinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Midget looking for a guillotine here but Dickinson defends easily. #SUB2#
Midget is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickinson stays in close to Midget's body and controls the position.
Justin Midget has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Midget had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickinson defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Midget.
I think Dickinson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dickinson!
An out of breath David Dickinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Just Bleed 12
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Good shot there by Dickinson.
Kannemeyer walks into a stiff left hand from Dickinson.#TD2#
Kannemeyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dickinson's guard.
Kannemeyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dickinson has his foot on Kannemeyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kannemeyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kannemeyer trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kannemeyer.
Kannemeyer stands up over Dickinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kannemeyer postures up.
Kannemeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickinson is keeping the position for now.
Kannemeyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kannemeyer is posturing up here but Dickinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kannemeyer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kannemeyer has to tap! Slick submission there by Dickinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC Sin City 15
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Xhaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Dickinson jumps guard but Xhaka stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Dickinson.
Xhaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xhaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xhaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka being controlled against the cage.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickinson blocking some punches. #T2#
Xhaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Xhaka lands a nice uppercut.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson is pushing Xhaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Xhaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson. #T3#
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xhaka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka blocking some punches.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka lands a left hand.
Dickinson scores with a shoulder strike.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson. #T4#
Dickinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xhaka is defending well.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xhaka lands a right hand.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xhaka backwards.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Granat Xhaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Xhaka. #CL2#
Xhaka forces Dickinson back against the cage and clinches.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson tries to work over Xhaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Dickinson fails to land.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson. #T1#
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Dickinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickinson trying to control the position but instead, Xhaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dickinson into the cage.#T2#
Dickinson blocking some punches.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson stalling in the clinch but Xhaka improves position.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dickinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickinson misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Dickinson tries to keep at a distance but Xhaka has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xhaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka gets underhooks to prevent Dickinson's takedown attempt.
Xhaka has a couple of punches blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Dickinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xhaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Dickinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xhaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Granat Xhaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Xhaka rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.
Dickinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
Dickinson slows down the pace here.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xhaka misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dickinson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Xhaka gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Xhaka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Dickinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickinson gets through Xhaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xhaka swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Xhaka.
Granat Xhaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka.
Dickinson pushes Xhaka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Dickinson breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Xhaka instigates a clinch.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Xhaka up against the cage.
Xhaka misses with the head strike.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xhaka. #T3#
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Dickinson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xhaka.
Xhaka misses with some punches.
Xhaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Granat Xhaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Xhaka gets an underhook and turns Dickinson into the cage.
Xhaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Dickinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xhaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xhaka working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
David Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dickinson blocks an uppercut.
Dickinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Xhaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickinson.
Xhaka throws a head punch that misses.
Xhaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Xhaka won't allow it.
Dickinson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Xhaka fails to land.
Xhaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dickinson lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Granat Xhaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xhaka 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Granat Xhaka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Granat Xhaka made sure he mentioned King of Fists, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DFC Sin City 14
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Cruz lands a jab-cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruz.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Cruz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cruz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cruz wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dickinson misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cruz as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dickinson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz scores with a shot to the body.
Cruz punishes Dickinson's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Cruz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Cruz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dickinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dickinson misses with a kick to the body
and Cruz counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Dickinson - just one landing.
Dickinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dickinson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cruz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Cruz misses with the combination. #CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and pushes Dickinson back into the cage.
Cruz can't break the clinch.
Cruz tries to break the clinch but Dickinson is controlling the position. #BC2#
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Dickinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Cruz sprawls well. He's pushed Dickinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Dickinson pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz lands a head shot.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dickinson attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Cruz clinches up with Dickinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz blocks an elbow strike from Dickinson.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Dickinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dickinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cruz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range. #T3#
Cruz moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz throws a low kick but Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dickinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dickinson throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Cruz rushes Dickinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Dickinson's body. Dickinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Dickinson saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Cruz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Dickinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dickinson closes the distance but Cruz moves to the side #TD2#
so Cruz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cruz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dickinson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cruz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dickinson pulls down on the head and he's put Cruz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: LKO International FW5
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Dickinson misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dickinson.
Dickinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by Grasso's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grasso avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grasso misses with an uppercut.
Grasso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grasso paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dickinson fails to land the takedown.
Grasso avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Grasso moves out of range of the strikes.
Grasso appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dickinson walks into a straight right hand from Grasso.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickinson.
Alex Grasso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grasso.
Dickinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dickinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dickinson fails with the takedown.
A low kick from Dickinson is predictable there
and Dickinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Grasso.
Dickinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dickinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grasso throws out the jab.
Dickinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dickinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grasso's hands.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grasso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Dickinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Grasso pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dickinson throws a combination that misses
and Grasso counters with a stiff right hand.
Grasso connects with a nice looking jab.
Grasso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dickinson wants to clinch up but Grasso keeps it at a distance.
Grasso throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
Dickinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dickinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Grasso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grasso scores with a nice head shot.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Grasso.
Grasso looks to land a combination but Dickinson avoids it well.
Grasso moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Dickinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grasso's half guard.
Grasso is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Grasso is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Dickinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Grasso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Grasso is positioning himself well to prevent Dickinson advancing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grasso is trying to control but can't.
Grasso is trying to control but Dickinson passes into side control! #SUB2#
Dickinson has hold of Grasso's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Grasso tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dickinson cranks the arm and Grasso screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Grasso, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: LKO International FW 2
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
De Leon connects with a body shot that sends Dickinson's belly button to the back.#CL2#
De Leon moves into the clinch successfully.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Dickinson shoots in and bounces De Leon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Leon keeping moving, preventing Dickinson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson is really struggling to control De Leon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dickinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De Leon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dickinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
De Leon has his feet on Dickinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
Dickinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
De Leon slows down the pace here.
De Leon goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.
De Leon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from De Leon. Those never looked like landing.
Dickinson tries to counter with a takedown but De Leon is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
De Leon has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Leon's coach down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on De Leon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by De Leon. #T3#
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards. #TD#
Dickinson successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
De Leon stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
De Leon forces Dickinson back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leon.
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away. #TD#
Dickinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Leon did well to prevent Dickinson getting side control.#ES2#
De Leon manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dickinson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4##CL2#
De Leon clinches.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
De Leon lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
De Leon moves into the clinch.
De Leon throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Leon tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto De Leon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
De Leon moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
De Leon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Leon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon has him pressed against the cage.
De Leon avoiding damage. #BC2#
De Leon breaks from the clinch.
Dickinson shoots for a takedown but De Leon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
De Leon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberto De Leon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Leon lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leon misses with a punch to the body.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dickinson has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from De Leon.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Leon just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Leon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Leon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
De Leon scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
De Leon scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Dickinson is rocked!
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away. #CL2#
De Leon clinches with his opponent.
De Leon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Leon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Dickinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
De Leon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dickinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De Leon smiles and moves away. #T3##CL2#
De Leon moves into the clinch.
Dickinson seems to have got his legs back now.
De Leon lands an uppercut.
Dickinson prevents a body shot from De Leon.
De Leon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
De Leon moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
Dickinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
De Leon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Leon controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon holds him up against the cage and eventually Dickinson drops back down to his feet. #T4#
De Leon lands an uppercut.#BC2#
De Leon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
De Leon has closed the distance and engaged Dickinson in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Leon.
De Leon trying to land knees to the body.
De Leon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
De Leon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Leon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Leon wants to counter the offense by Dickinson and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto De Leon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R3##CL2#
De Leon rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Leon but De Leon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from De Leon. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
De Leon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Leon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
De Leon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Leon lands with a light punch inside.
De Leon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dickinson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables De Leon to keep the fight standing.
A short right from De Leon. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on De Leon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dickinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dickinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De Leon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Dickinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Leon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickinson or not.
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from De Leon.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
De Leon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from De Leon. #T2#
Dickinson fails to pull guard.
A short right from De Leon.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Leon pushes Dickinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from De Leon on the inside.
De Leon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Leon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Leon is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon won't allow it.
Dickinson being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch.
Dickinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Leon swivels and escapes.
De Leon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
De Leon moves into the clinch.
De Leon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
David Dickinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Dickinson fails to pull guard. #BC2#
De Leon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
De Leon pushes Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
De Leon is leaning against Dickinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
De Leon lands with a short shot to the head.
De Leon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from De Leon. #BC2#
De Leon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
De Leon pushes Dickinson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson tries to pull guard but De Leon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
De Leon controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickinson jumps guard but De Leon stands there with Dickinson around his waist. Dickinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto De Leon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Leon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto De Leon!

Event: LKO8 Outrageous
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Dickinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hernandez wants to stand but Dickinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dickinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dickinson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hernandez wants to reverse the position here. Dickinson has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Hernandez is forced to tap! Hernandez looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). David Dickinson!
After the big win, David Dickinson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Las Vegas Nutrition (cheapest) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Swifty Promotions 4
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1##TD#
Bean tries to sprawl but Dickinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bean is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bean is trying to control but Dickinson passes into side control!
Dickinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bean can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickinson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bean!
Dickinson takes Bean's back. #SUB#
Bean won't enjoy being in this position. Dickinson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Bean is tapping - it's over boys! Dickinson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson retains his featherweight title!
David Dickinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Swifty Promotions 1
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Jones lands a head kick. Dickinson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch up but Dickinson circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Dickinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dickinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones pushes Dickinson off but Dickinson dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dickinson controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control Dickinson's posture but Dickinson avoids it. #T1#
Dickinson controls the position.
Dickinson working away.
Dickinson lands an elbow.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dickinson.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dickinson is controlling him well.
Jones is letting Dickinson control him for a moment.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Dickinson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
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.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Dickinson controls the position.
Dickinson grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dickinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dickinson grinds an elbow into Jones's temple.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickinson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dickinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Dickinson taking a breather here.
Dickinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dickinson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4##TD#
Dickinson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dickinson moves nicely into side control. #SU#
Dickinson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Dickinson.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dickinson tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dickinson to the ground. Dickinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dickinson is looking for a counter combo.
David Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Jones.
Dickinson wants to clinch#KD2#
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Dickinson to the mat! Dickinson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Dickinson is rocked!
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 David Dickinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Dickinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Dickinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dickinson prevents Jones from improving his position.#SUB#
Jones is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dickinson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dickinson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jones is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dickinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dickinson!
David Dickinson is the new featherweight champion!

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