PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 349 p4p, 952 weight class) and Sean Dickinson (ranked 51 p4p, 133 weight class). Dickinson has chosen Resurrection - Chris Travis as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tai Kung
vs
Dickinson

180 cm
24
170
14 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
170
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tai Kung misses with a low kick.
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been told by Tai Kung's head coaches at The Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tai Kung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick
and Tai Kung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tai Kung lands with a straight right. Dickinson didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson misses with a low kick as Tai Kung jumps back.
Dickinson swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a combination
letting Tai Kung counter with a right hand.
Tai Kung misses with a left hand
and Dickinson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tai Kung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tai Kung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tai Kung misses with a body punch
and Dickinson counters with a straight right hand.
Dickinson misses with a low kick.
Dickinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Tai Kung misses with a body punch
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Dickinson cracks Tai Kung with a good jab.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tai Kung's head backwards.
Dickinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tai Kung checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Tai Kung blocks the low kick.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung blocks a leg kick.
Tai Kung throwing a counter right hand but Dickinson manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung scores with a punch to the head.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tai Kung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dickinson.
Dickinson clobbers Tai Kung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut
and Dickinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dickinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tai Kung.
Dickinson lands a slapping body shot.
Dickinson connects with a single shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Dickinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickinson.
Dickinson tried to score with a low kick but Tai Kung checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung lands a nice shot to the body.
Tai Kung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickinson moves away.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dickinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Tai Kung misses.
Dickinson flicks out a counter leg kick but Tai Kung steps away.
Dickinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Dickinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dickinson tests Tai Kung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab by Dickinson.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Dickinson throws out a loose jab but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
Tai Kung throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tai Kung momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
Dickinson throws a good cross that connects.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Dickinson blocks it.
Dickinson looks to land a left hand but Tai Kung moved out of range nicely.
Dickinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tai Kung's head.
The fighters circling - Tai Kung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickinson feints a counter leg kick.
Dickinson with the inside leg kick.
Dickinson misses with a hook
and Tai Kung counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dickinson's knee momentarily.
Dickinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tai Kung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dickinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung lands with a cross.
Tai Kung lands a head shot.
Tai Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung walks into a left hand.
Tai Kung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tai Kung lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick that misses.
Dickinson throws out a counter right but Tai Kung avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung throws a combination that misses
and Dickinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tai Kung's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dickinson misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Dickinson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Tai Kung.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Tai Kung's head but Tai Kung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dickinson with the inside leg kick.
Tai Kung misses with a left hand
and Dickinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickinson is looking to chop away at Tai Kung's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Tai Kung. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Dickinson misses.
Tai Kung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tai Kung. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Tai Kung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dickinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung throws a lazy right hand but Dickinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dickinson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tai Kung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dickinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dickinson with a hook.
Dickinson is looking to slow Tai Kung down with leg kicks.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung thows a leg kick but Dickinson checks it
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tai Kung throws a series of punches but Dickinson avoids them all with ease.
Tai Kung misses with a hook
and Dickinson counters with a two punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tai Kung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dickinson takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
Tai Kung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dickinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickinson scores with a decent looking hook.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tai Kung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Tai Kung misses its intended target.
Tai Kung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Tai Kung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Tai Kung misses with a hook
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson misses with a jab to the body
and Tai Kung counters with a left and a right that stings Dickinson.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.
Sean Dickinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dickinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tai Kung scrambles back to his feet.
Dickinson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dickinson really felt that one!
Tai Kung looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tai Kung walks into a left hand.
Tai Kung misses with a leg kick
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dickinson loads up on a big right hand but Tai Kung slips the punch.
Tai Kung throwing a counter right hand but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dickinson misses with a leg kick
and Tai Kung counters with a straight right hand.
Tai Kung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dickinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dickinson counters with a low kick, right behind Tai Kung 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tai Kung needs to keep his hands up - Dickinson had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tai Kung looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dickinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tai Kung throws a lazy uppercut
and Dickinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tai Kung misses with a wild body shot.
Tai Kung throws a jab when Dickinson was well out of range.
A combination from Dickinson does no damage.
Tai Kung half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tai Kung throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
Dickinson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tai Kung thows a leg kick but Dickinson checks it
and Tai Kung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manolito Tai Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Dickinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tai Kung throws a low kick but Dickinson moves out of range easily.
Tai Kung works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tai Kung misses with a hook
and Tai Kung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tai Kung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dickinson.
Dickinson lands with a right hand.
Tai Kung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dickinson motions for Tai Kung to come forward. Dickinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung looks to throw the jab but Dickinson is out of range.
Dickinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a right hand to the body.
Dickinson connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dickinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tai Kung misses with a lunging right hand
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson cracks Tai Kung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tai Kung misses with a hook. Dickinson ducked under it nicely.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A cross from Tai Kung lands.
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickinson is just out of range.
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Dickinson cracks Tai Kung with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but Tai Kung checks it.
Tai Kung thows a leg kick but Dickinson checks it
and Dickinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Dickinson.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
A low kick from Tai Kung misses
and Dickinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tai Kung thows a leg kick but Dickinson checks it
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tai Kung looks to land a left hand but Dickinson moved out of range nicely.
Dickinson with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dickinson 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30

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