PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dexter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bastard
vs
Dexter

225 cm
22
300 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

225 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bastard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bastard lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dexter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bastard won't allow Dexter to sweep him here.
Bastard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

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

Dexter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dexter taking some punishment here, with Bastard in his half guard.
Bastard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dexter's head.
Bastard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dexter tries to get to full guard but Bastard has control of the leg.
Bastard working over Dexter with some ground and pound. Dexter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dexter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Dexter looks gassed!

Dexter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bastard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastard is trying to control the action in half guard but Dexter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dexter on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bastard wants to control but Dexter is keeping him busy.
Dexter is looking for a sweep. Bastard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dexter is staying active underneath Bastard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dexter is trying to get back to full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bastard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dexter is refusing to be controlled, as Bastard sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bastard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Dexter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bastard gets the takedown into side control.
Dexter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dexter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bastard trying to control the action but Dexter is working from the bottom.

Dexter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Dexter's temple.
Bastard working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard is keen to just control but Dexter is a slippery customer.
Bastard prevents Dexter from improving his position.

Dexter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bastard pulls his head out easily.
Bastard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bastard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bastard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Dexter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bastard connects with a nice short shot to Dexter's temple.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back.
Bastard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bastard postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dexter to stand up.
Dexter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bastard is looking to slow Dexter down with leg kicks.
Dexter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Mark Dexter has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bastard clinches up against the cage.

Bastard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bastard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dexter swivels and escapes.
Bastard lands with a kick to the ribs.

Dexter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bastard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
Dexter keeping full guard, as Bastard tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Dexter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bastard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dexter pinned against the cage. Dexter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Dexter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard throws a one two combo.
Dexter misses with a takedown

and Bastard counters with a single leg into guard. Dexter didn't expect that.

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

Dexter working for a triangle but Bastard defends it easily.
Bastard lands a couple of elbows.
Bastard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dexter is breathing heavily.
Bastard throwing strikes from guard but Dexter blocks nicely.

Dexter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big Bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dexter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard wants to stand but Dexter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bastard trying to control but Dexter is working from the bottom.

Dexter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard chips away with some ground and pound.
Dexter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastard.

Dexter working for a triangle but Bastard defends it easily.
Bastard lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard thows a big elbow that misses.

Dexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dexter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dexter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bastard is working Dexter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dexter has momentary wrist control but Bastard slips an elbow through the middle.

Dexter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bastard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dexter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dexter's head.
Bastard with a nice head shot there.

Dexter is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Bastard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dexter's guard.
Bastard connects with a couple of short punches.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.

Dexter is looking for a triangle but Bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bastard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Dexter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bastard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bastard wants to control from the top but Dexter keeps moving.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Bastard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Dexter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dexter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Bastard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dexter tries to bench press Bastard off him but Bastard keeps the position.
Dexter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bastard wants to take a breather but Dexter is having none of it.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard.

Dexter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Bastard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dexter is just riding it out for now. Bastard eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bastard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dexter looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Dexter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard is keen to just control but Dexter is a slippery customer.
Bastard scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Dexter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bastard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bastard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dexter actively working from the bottom here.

Bastard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dexter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bastard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dexter defending well though.
Dexter is trying to stand up here but Bastard is controlling him well.
Bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bastard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dexter regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dexter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Dexter's legs - danger averted.
Bastard scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dexter is retaining full guard.

Dexter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bastard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bastard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Dexter looking for a guillotine here but Bastard defends easily.

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.
Bastard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bastard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bastard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Bastard from controlling successfully.
Bastard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dexter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastard chips away with some ground and pound.

Dexter looking for subs off his back but Bastard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dexter wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Bastard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Bastard!