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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Homer Sharpe (ranked 5564 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Dickinson (ranked 5350 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Dickinson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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151 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homer Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dickinson.
Sloppy strikes from Dickinson. Those never looked like landing.
Sharpe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dickinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sharpe.
Sharpe blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
A left lands for Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sharpe moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Sharpe feinted with a counter takedown.
Sharpe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dickinson counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sharpe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dickinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dickinson has closed the distance and engaged Sharpe in a clinch.
Dickinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sharpe is trying to break the clinch but Dickinson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dickinson.
Dickinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dickinson keeps control of Sharpe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sharpe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dickinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharpe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sharpe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sharpe working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sharpe prevents it.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dickinson.
Dickinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sharpe is trying to force a seperation but Dickinson has the dominant position.
Sharpe tries to circle away but Dickinson has him pinned against the cage.
Sharpe blocks a body shot from Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to score a body lock takedown but Sharpe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dickinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sharpe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dickinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four 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.
Sharpe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Dickinson throws an overhand right that lands on Sharpe's shoulder, as Sharpe tries to avoid the shot.
Sharpe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sharpe drives through with a takedown into Dickinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dickinson wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sharpe tries to clinch up but Dickinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dickinson throws a counter combo.
Dickinson jabs at Sharpe's body.
Dickinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dickinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Sharpe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sharpe tries to get to full guard but Dickinson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is controlling the pace.
Dickinson stops Sharpe from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is looking for a kimura here.
Dickinson wants to control but Sharpe is keeping him busy.
Sharpe pushes Dickinson off and gets back to his feet.
Dickinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharpe wants to clinch.
Dickinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sharpe throws a series of punches but Dickinson moves out of range.
And Dickinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Sharpe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sharpe staying out of range there.
Sharpe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dickinson sprawls and moves away.
Sharpe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharpe wants to break free but Dickinson has control.
Sharpe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sharpe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sharpe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sharpe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dickinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe gets underhooks to prevent Dickinson's takedown attempt.
Homer Sharpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Dickinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickinson.
Sharpe is pressed up against the cage. Dickinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sharpe down to the mat. Sharpe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sharpe wants to clinch up but Dickinson keeps it at a distance.
Dickinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharpe is fending him off so far but Dickinson persists. Nope, Sharpe circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sharpe's hands.
Dickinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharpe avoids the body shot from Dickinson.
Sharpe ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Sharpe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sharpe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharpe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sharpe gets a clinch.
And that’s 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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sharpe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dickinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dickinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sharpe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sharpe tries to counter with a takedown but Dickinson is quick to defend against it.
Dickinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharpe checks a leg kick.
Sharpe misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickinson circles away.
Dickinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharpes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Homer Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson closes the distance and clinches up with Sharpe, looking for a takedown. Dickinson pushes Sharpe against the cage but Sharpe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dickinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sharpe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharpe is looking for a counter combo.
Dickinson throws a leg kick that is checked
so Sharpe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dickinson is wriggling around but Sharpe manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dickinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dickinson has hold of Sharpe's hands but Sharpe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dickinson wants to sweep but Sharpe has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sean Dickinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sharpe trying to control the action but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sharpe tries to score with some ground and pound. Dickinson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sharpe laying and praying for a moment but Dickinson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sharpe trying to control from half guard but Dickinson is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickinson is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Dickinson.
I've got Dickinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
A very excited looking Sean Dickinson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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