PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Spence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spence comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible . Juris Dicktion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Spence
vs
Dicktion

200 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
33
260 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Spence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Juris Dicktion!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dicktion closes the distance and pushes Spence back into the cage.
I was talking to Spence's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Dicktion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dicktion is fending him off so far but Spence persists. Nope, Dicktion circles away and we're back to standing.
Dicktion is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dicktion works over Spence's head and body with a nice combination.
Spence takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Dicktion has Spence up against the cage in a clinch.

Dicktion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spence uses from the top position.

Dicktion pushes Spence off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!

Dicktion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spence, pushing him back against the cage.
Dicktion effectively controlling the action here.

Dicktion jumps guard.

Dicktion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dicktion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dicktion has his hands on Spence's head, controlling the position.
Spence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dicktion is on top in guard.

Spence 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.
Dicktion controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Let's hope that Dicktion has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dicktion advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dicktion content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dicktion seems to be working for a kimura but Spence defends the submission attempt.
Dicktion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Dicktion is working for a kimura but Spence is defending it quite comfortably.

Dicktion wants to work for an arm triangle but Spence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juris Dicktion dominated that round.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dicktion pushes Spence up against the cage in a clinch.

Dicktion jumps into guard, dragging Spence to the mat.

Dicktion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dicktion is controlling Spence's posture.
Dicktion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Dicktion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicktion managing to control the position.
Spence will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicktion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dicktion is adopting a defensive guard.
Dicktion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dicktion 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.
Dicktion seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Dicktion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Spence has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dicktion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dicktion is pushing Spence up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Dicktion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mark Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spence tries to clinch up but Dicktion circles away and keeps his distance.

Dicktion rushes Spence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dicktion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dicktion clinches up against the cage.

Dicktion drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion has control of Spence's left arm, preventing Spence from doing any damage.
Spence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dicktion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spence manages to get himself to full guard.

Dicktion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dicktion is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juris Dicktion has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four 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.

Dicktion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spence, up you get!
Left hook, right uppercut from Dicktion.

Dicktion gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dicktion breaks from the clinch.
Dicktion scores with a one two! Spence had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dicktion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spence doesn't seem bothered though.
Dicktion slips a jab from Spence.
Dicktion works over Spence's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dicktion bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Spence is rocked!

Dicktion moves into range and clinches up with Spence.
Oh Spence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dicktion jerks Spence's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Spence drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Dicktion goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Dicktion because Spence was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Juris Dicktion!
A less than humble Juris Dicktion misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.