PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Dexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dexter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dexter
vs
Klitschko

225 cm
29
300 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

205 cm
28
300 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Dexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Dexter.

It looks like Vitali Klitschko has been cut.
Klitschko shoots for a takedown but Dexter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klitschko tries to bum rush Dexter with a series of wild strikes but Dexter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klitschko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dexter.
Donk. Dexter catches Klitschko right on the button with a cross.
Dexter wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klitschko with a hook.

It looks like Mark Dexter has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klitschko misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Dexter.
Klitschko misses with an uppercut.
Dexter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klitschko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dexter circles away quickly and effectively.
Klitschko swinging wildly here.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko avoids a kick to the body.
Dexter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Klitschko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Dexter gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dexter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dexter is working for a kimura but Klitschko is defending it quite comfortably.
Klitschko is trying to stand.
Dexter thows a huge punch but Klitschko dodges it nicely.

Dexter is trying to work for a kimura but Klitschko is defending well.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Dexter is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dexter wants to work for an arm triangle but Klitschko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dexter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dexter is looking for a kimura but Klitschko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dexter to get the leverage.
Klitschko is looking for a sweep. Dexter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dexter wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is defending well.

Dexter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dexter is trying to work for a kimura but Klitschko is defending well.
Dexter is breathing heavily.
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. Dexter connects with a nice short shot to Klitschko's temple.

Klitschko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dexter.
Dexter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klitschko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko tries to get to full guard but Dexter has control of the leg.

Dexter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dexter is thwarting Klitschko's attempts to control the position.

Klitschko is defending against the submission attempts here by Dexter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dexter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Dexter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dexter.
Klitschko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dexter avoids it really well and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dexter shoots in for a double leg but Klitschko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dexter fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Dexter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Klitschko lands a left and a right that send Dexter crashing to the mat, dazed. Klitschko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klitschko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dexter as he jumps to the side.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Dexter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dexter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Klitschko is trying to defend but Dexter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dexter stops Klitschko from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dexter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dexter is thwarting Klitschko's attempts to control the position.
Klitschko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dexter tries to stand but Klitschko is controlling from the bottom.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dexter postures up in Klitschko's guard and throws a big left but Klitschko blocks it.
Dexter wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Klitschko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dexter throwing strikes from guard but Klitschko blocks nicely.
Dexter looking to sit in guard and control but Klitschko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Dexter is looking for a triangle but Klitschko pushes his legs off easily.

Klitschko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klitschko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dexter's head.
Dexter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dexter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klitschko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dexter is proving hard to escape from.
Mark Dexter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klitschko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Klitschko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Mark Dexter's cut is getting worse.
Klitschko scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dexter keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully.
Klitschko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko landing with the ground and pound.

Dexter is rocked!

Mark Dexter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Dexter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vitali Klitschko!