PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dipper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Manuel Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big Dipper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dipper
vs
Manuel Ulrich

200 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

192 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dipper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Manuel Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dipper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dipper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dipper lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Juan Manuel Ulrich has been cut.
Ulrich circles away from the clinch attempt.

Dipper closes the distance and pushes Ulrich back into the cage.
Ulrich is trying to pull guard but Dipper has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ulrich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dipper is on top in guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ulrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dipper is aware though and is defending well.

Ulrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Ulrich throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dipper escapes and throws Ulrich's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ulrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dipper is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ulrich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ulrich is looking to get to half guard.
Dipper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ulrich is looking to escape.
Ulrich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ulrich gets back to half guard.

Ulrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ulrich actively working from the bottom here.

Ulrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dipper wants to stand up but Ulrich is controlling the position.
Ulrich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dipper.
Ulrich tries to roll over but Dipper keeps him under control.
Ulrich is not content to let Dipper control the position.

Ulrich looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Ulrich looking for submissions off his back.

Ulrich actively working from the bottom here.

Ulrich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ulrich actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ulrich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dipper pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juan Manuel Ulrich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Manuel Ulrich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dipper throws a low kick, looking for Ulrich's leg but Ulrich calmly moves out of range.
Dipper backing away here, and Ulrich unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dipper slaps away a takedown attempt from Ulrich, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.
Ulrich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dipper as he jumps to the side.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dipper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulrich stuffs the takedown attempt from Dipper. Dipper gets slowly back to his feet.
Ulrich was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Big Dipper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dipper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ulrich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dipper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ulrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dipper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ulrich swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Dipper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dipper dives in and grabs Ulrich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ulrich pushes down on Dipper's head and hops out.
Ulrich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ulrich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dipper.
It seemed like Ulrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dipper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ulrich but Ulrich pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dipper defends well and Ulrich ends up having to push Dipper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dipper throws a big counter combination but Ulrich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dipper tries to clinch up but Ulrich circles away and keeps his distance.
Dipper fails with a takedown attempt.
Dipper tries to close the distance and clinch but Ulrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ulrich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ulrich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ulrich avoids the head kick by Dipper.
Dipper fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dipper is looking to clinch but Ulrich is avoiding it.
Ulrich stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Dipper.
Ulrich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dipper defends it nicely.
Dipper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ulrich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dipper leaves Ulrich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dipper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dipper lands a slapping body shot.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.

Dipper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ulrich to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Ulrich has gone for a leg lock! Dipper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ulrich's guard.

Dipper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dipper passes into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulrich gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Big Dipper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Manuel Ulrich's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dipper leaves Ulrich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.

Ulrich shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dipper is pressing down on Ulrich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ulrich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dipper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dipper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dipper!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulrich is looking to reverse the position.
Ulrich looking for a sweep but Dipper has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulrich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dipper sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ulrich is working to get back to half guard.
Dipper trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulrich is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dipper throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ulrich is trying to reverse the position but instead Dipper has taken his back - oops!
Ulrich is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ulrich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ulrich looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dipper.
Ulrich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dipper's guard. Nice work there by Ulrich.
My spies in The Iron Palace inform me that Ulrich has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Ulrich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dipper manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ulrich has Dipper in his guard.

Dipper wants to stand but Ulrich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ulrich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dipper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dipper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ulrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ulrich looking for a guillotine here but Dipper defends easily.

Ulrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dipper is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ulrich has his foot on Dipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dipper works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ulrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dipper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ulrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dipper has managed to get both his arms back between Ulrich's legs - danger averted.
Ulrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ulrich looking for subs off his back but Dipper has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Manuel Ulrich.
I think Ulrich 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Manuel Ulrich!
Juan Manuel Ulrich managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.