PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Kravvikowskii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dick Dickerson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dickerson
vs
Kravvikowskii

210 cm
25
204 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dick Dickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Kravvikowskii!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickerson misses with a body shot.
Dick Dickerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickerson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dickerson shoots and misses

and Kravvikowskii counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dickerson's guard now.
Dickerson looking to control.
Kravvikowskii wants to pass the guard but Dickerson is keeping the position.
Kravvikowskii postures up in Dickerson's guard and throws a big left but Dickerson blocks it.
Dickerson is controlling Kravvikowskii's posture.
Kravvikowskii chips away with some ground and pound.
Kravvikowskii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kravvikowskii throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dickerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravvikowskii.
Dickerson is trying to hold Kravvikowskii in close to prevent damage but Kravvikowskii has managed to pass into half guard.
Dickerson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kravvikowskii is trying to control. Dickerson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kravvikowskii seems to be looking for submissions.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the action but Dickerson is working from the bottom.
Kravvikowskii misses with a head shot. Dickerson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kravvikowskii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickerson is breathing heavily.
Kravvikowskii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kravvikowskii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dickerson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravvikowskii.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kravvikowskii postures up in Dickerson's guard and throws a big left but Dickerson blocks it.
Kravvikowskii throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravvikowskii is looking to work some ground and pound but Dickerson has wrist control.
Dickerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kravvikowskii distracts Dickerson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kravvikowskii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickerson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dickerson tries to get out of the position.
Kravvikowskii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dickerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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.
Kravvikowskii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dickerson is keeping the position for now.
Dickerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kravvikowskii thows a big elbow that misses.
Kravvikowskii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kravvikowskii connects with a couple of short punches.
Dickerson keeping moving, preventing Kravvikowskii from controlling successfully.
Kravvikowskii throwing strikes but missing.
Kravvikowskii landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Kravvikowskii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dickerson misses with a combination
and Kravvikowskii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kravvikowskii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kravvikowskii shoots for a takedown but Dickerson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Dickerson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dickerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kravvikowskii gets full guard.
Kravvikowskii controlling Dickerson's posture.
Dickerson won't allow Kravvikowskii to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kravvikowskii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dickerson.
Kravvikowskii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii 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.
Kravvikowskii manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dickerson suckers Kravvikowskii into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Dickerson is now in Kravvikowskii's guard!
Kravvikowskii wants to sweep but no luck.

Kravvikowskii looking for a guillotine here but Dickerson defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kravvikowskii is on top in guard.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dickerson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravvikowskii sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kravvikowskii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Kravvikowskii. Those never looked like landing.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kravvikowskii stalling in the clinch but Dickerson improves position.
Kravvikowskii has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dickerson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kravvikowskii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dickerson is keeping busy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kravvikowskii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dickerson gets underhooks to prevent Kravvikowskii's takedown attempt.
Dick Dickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kravvikowskii.

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.
Kravvikowskii slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johnny Kravvikowskii.
Kravvikowskii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickerson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickerson misses with a double jab

so Kravvikowskii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kravvikowskii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravvikowskii postures up in Dickerson's guard and throws a big left but Dickerson blocks it.
Kravvikowskii sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravvikowskii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Kravvikowskii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dickerson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dickerson misses with a combination
and Kravvikowskii counters with a one-two to the body.
Kravvikowskii doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickerson circles away.
Dickerson throws a series of punches but Kravvikowskii moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kravvikowskii. Those never looked like landing.
Dickerson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Kravvikowskii counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dickerson!
Kravvikowskii looking to finish with strikes here!
Kravvikowskii throws a wild left hand from mount and Dickerson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Dickerson wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kravvikowskii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kravvikowskii.
Kravvikowskii trying to control the pace.
Kravvikowskii throwing shots but Dickerson is blocking nicely.
Kravvikowskii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dickerson defending well though.

Kravvikowskii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kravvikowskii moves into full mount! Dickerson won't be happy about that!

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.
Kravvikowskii content just to control the position here.

Kravvikowskii is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Dickerson is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Kravvikowskii!