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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dichico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knock Out Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knock Out Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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275 lbs
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230 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Dichico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knock Out Jr!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Dichico which made him look bad.
Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mickey Dichico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knock Out Jr.
Jr shoots in but Dichico avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jr. No joy for Dichico on that attempt.
Jr misses with a takedown
and Dichico counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jr is looking for a triangle but Dichico pushes his legs off easily.
Dichico wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Dichico throwing strikes from guard but Jr blocks nicely.
Dichico tries to free his leg and advance position but Jr is retaining full guard.
Dichico advances to half guard.
Dichico lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jr looks gassed!
Dichico is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dichico throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dichico lands with a punch from half guard.
Dichico is nestled in close to Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jr is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dichico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jr is still in real trouble! Can Dichico finish him?
Jr is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dichico pulls his head out easily.
Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Dichico is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dichico working over Jr with some ground and pound. Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dichico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dichico is nestled in close to Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jr taking some punishment here, with Dichico in his half guard.
Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dichico scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dichico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dichico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dichico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dichico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dichico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dichico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dichico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dichico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dichico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dichico working some strikes from top position.
Dichico throwing strikes from guard but Jr blocks nicely.
Jr wants to sweep here but Dichico controlling him for the moment.
Dichico lands a couple of elbows.
Jr wants to sweep here but Dichico controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dichico distracts Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dichico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dichico keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jr's head.
Dichico with a nice head shot there.
Dichico won't allow Jr to sweep him here.
Jr working for a triangle but Dichico defends it easily.
Jr has his foot on Dichico's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dichico works his way back into a safe position though.
Dichico won't allow Jr to sweep him here.
Dichico postures up.
Dichico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dichico can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dichico wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Dichico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dichico.
Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dichico.
Dichico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dichico gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dichico scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jr has hold of Dichico's hands but Dichico slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dichico working Jr over with strikes.
Jr is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dichico dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dichico with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dichico looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dichico postures up and lands a big shot to Jr's brow.
Dichico cracks Jr with a solid left hand.
Dichico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dichico preventing the sweep.
Dichico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dichico throws and elbow that misses. Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dichico's guard. Nice move by Jr!
Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dichico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dichico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dichico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jr has momentary wrist control but Dichico slips an elbow through the middle.
Jr kicks Dichico off and gets to his feet.
Dichico gets caught flat footed, as Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jr wants to control from the top but Dichico keeps moving.
Dichico wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dichico, up you get!
Dichico feints and as Jr raises his hands in defense, Dichico changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dichico gets to his feet. Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr fails with the takedown
and Dichico counters with a single leg into guard. Jr didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jr wants to sweep here but Dichico controlling him for the moment.
Dichico wants to pass the guard but Jr is keeping the position.
Dichico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dichico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dichico is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dichico's back instead.
Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Dichico manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dichico throws a strike but Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dichico is on top in guard.
Jr working a defensive guard here.
Mickey Dichico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dichico's guard.
Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Dichico.
Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr stands and steps away. Dichico gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dichico counters with a single leg into guard. Jr didn't expect that.
Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dichico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jr trying to control but Dichico is having none of it.
Dichico is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jr trying to control but Dichico is having none of it.
Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jr wants to control the pace but Dichico is squirming around nicely.
Jr gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dichico is controlling an arm, preventing Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dichico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dichico throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jr. What's that going to do exactly?
Dichico gets back to half guard.
Jr blocks the strikes from Dichico.
Jr prevents Dichico from improving his position.
Jr wants to control but Dichico is keeping him busy.
Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Dichico is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Jr is pressing down on Dichico's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dichico is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dichico works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dichico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jr!
Dichico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jr's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dichico dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dichico changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dichico working away.
Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jr tries to buck Dichico off but Dichico is having none of it.
Jr prevents Dichico from moving into mount.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dichico's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jr has hold of Dichico's hands but Dichico slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dichico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dichico is pressing down on Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jr is holding on for now.
Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dichico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dichico's guard.
Dichico wants to sweep here but Jr controlling him for the moment.
Dichico thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dichico is proving hard to escape from.
Dichico manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Dichico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dichico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dichico landing with the ground and pound.
Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dichico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dichico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr looking for a guillotine here but Dichico defends easily.
Dichico connects with a couple of short punches.
Dichico is in close to Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dichico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dichico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dichico is one step ahead there.
Dichico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jr has his hands on Dichico's head, controlling the position.
Jr had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dichico is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jr Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dichico's back instead.
Jr has the hooks in. Dichico is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jr doesn't have the hooks in and Dichico manages to turn into his guard.
Dichico postures up and lands a big shot to Jr's brow.
Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dichico is working Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jr trying to control the position.
Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dichico!
Dichico defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jr.
Dichico prevents Jr from taking his back.
Jr looking to control but Dichico is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dichico defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jr.
Dichico is squirming around, avoiding Jr's attempts to control the action.
Dichico is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dichico manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dichico sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dichico is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dichico works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dichico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jr's guard.
Dichico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jr is keeping the position for now.
Dichico postures up in Jr's guard and throws a big left but Jr blocks it.
Jr wants to get back to his feet but Dichico is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dichico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dichico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dichico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dichico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knock Out Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dichico slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Dichico.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dichico, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Dichico!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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