PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juris Dicktion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Armstrong
vs
Dicktion

185 cm
35
248 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

180 cm
36
260 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

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 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Juris Dicktion!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dicktion keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Armstrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Armstrong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dicktion. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dicktion. Dicktion obviously looking to wear him down.

Armstrong clinches.
Armstrong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dicktion.
We've been hearing reports that Armstrong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Armstrong misses with a hook to the ribs.

Dicktion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dicktion's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Dicktion.

Dicktion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dicktion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armstrong's head backwards.

Dicktion has managed to clinch.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dicktion's elbow.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Dicktion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Armstrong clinches up with Dicktion and pushes him back against the cage.
Dicktion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
Dicktion blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dicktion jumps guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dicktion wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Dicktion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Dicktion.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong is leaning against Dicktion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Dicktion can't break the clinch.
Dicktion wants to stall.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Armstrong.

It looks like Juris Dicktion has been cut.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Dicktion pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicktion is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.
Armstrong trying to control but Dicktion is working from the bottom.
Armstrong postures up in Dicktion's guard and throws a big left but Dicktion blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong trying to control but Dicktion is working from the bottom.
Armstrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dicktion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dicktion is looking for a triangle but Armstrong pushes his legs off easily.
Dicktion trying to strike off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Dicktion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Dicktion moves out of range.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dicktion!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dicktion.
Nice shot by Armstrong.
Nice defenses there by Dicktion.
Dicktion wants to counter the offense by Armstrong and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Armstrong rushes Dicktion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.

Dicktion breaks from the clinch.

Armstrong gets tackled into the cage by Dicktion. Dicktion maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dicktion.
Dicktion tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Dicktion is trying to stall.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dicktion taking a breather.
Dicktion prevents a body shot from Armstrong.

Dicktion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Armstrong duly obliges.
Dicktion keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
and Dicktion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juris Dicktion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Armstrong wants to clinch.

Dicktion instigates a clinch.
Armstrong tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dicktion is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dicktion's elbow.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicktion working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Dicktion jumps guard.
Dicktion keeping moving, preventing Armstrong from controlling successfully.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicktion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dicktion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard.

Dicktion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.
Armstrong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Armstrong is pressing down on Dicktion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dicktion is holding on for now.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dicktion can do to turn this around?
Dicktion regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Armstrong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Dicktion keeps moving.
Dicktion is trying to control the position but Armstrong postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dicktion working for submissions but it's allowed Armstrong to get to half guard.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Dicktion dodges it nicely.
Armstrong wants to take a breather but Dicktion is having none of it.
Armstrong trying to control the pace.
Armstrong wants to pass to mount but Dicktion is defending the position.
Dicktion wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Armstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dicktion knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Dicktion is working from the bottom.
Dicktion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dicktion swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.

Dicktion has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Armstrong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juris Dicktion's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Armstrong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Dicktion pushes him off.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Dicktion is having none of it.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dicktion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dicktion.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Dicktion avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dicktion.
Dicktion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong tries a body shot but Dicktion blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Dicktion controls the action.
Armstrong tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dicktion controls his hands.
Dicktion blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Dicktion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dicktion tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Dicktion drops back down to his feet.
Eddie Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juris Dicktion.

Dicktion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
Dicktion throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dicktion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dicktion lands a nice looking kick to the body. Armstrong takes a step back to recover.

Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.

Dicktion manages to break the clinch.

Dicktion drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Eddie Armstrong has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Dicktion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dicktion counters with a series of strikes. Armstrong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eddie Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dicktion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Dicktion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dicktion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dicktion jumps guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Dicktion is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dicktion.

Dicktion manages to break the clinch.
Dicktion tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juris Dicktion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Dicktion falls off balance throwing a combination

and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown. Dicktion fights it but they end up in guard.

Dicktion wriggles free and stands up.
Dicktion swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.

Armstrong moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.

Dicktion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dicktion throws a combination. Armstrong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dicktion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Armstrong forces Dicktion back against the cage and clinches.
Dicktion looking to stall.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Dicktion avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the cage.
Dicktion is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Dicktion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong digs a right hand underneath Dicktion's ribcage. Dicktion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dicktion.
Juris Dicktion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
Dicktion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong tries to work over Dicktion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.

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 Eddie Armstrong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

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