PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clark Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogger James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Dickson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dickson
vs
James

188 cm
24
346 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clark Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogger James!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dickson's sensitive parts.
James missing with a left hand there. Dickson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James misses with a takedown attempt

and Dickson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dickson thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Dickson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
James regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dickson.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickson won't allow James to sweep him here.
Dickson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
James manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
James throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
James blocks Dickson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James looking to control but Dickson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
James blocks Dickson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Dickson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
James wants to control the pace but Dickson is squirming around nicely.
Dickson really is a fat lump.
James might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dickson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
James controlling well, preventing Dickson from escaping the position.
James not allowing Dickson to control his hands.
Dickson can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James gets his hands free as Dickson looks to control.
Will James go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
James thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Dickson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, James manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dickson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
James struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dickson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
James wants to control but Dickson is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Dickson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dickson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickson trying to control the position but James manages to sink in the hooks.
James misses with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of James's arms.

James is looking for the choke from the back position but Dickson is controlling his hands well.
Dickson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dickson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James is looking to control Dickson but Dickson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James controlling well, preventing Dickson from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clark Dickson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James tries for a takedown but Dickson circles away easily

and Dickson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
James is looking to improve his position.
Dickson prevents James from standing back up.
Dickson working James over with strikes.
Dickson thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
Dickson misses with a head shot. James uses the momentum to regain guard.

James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
James is trying to keep Dickson in close.
Dickson postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
Dickson preventing the sweep.
Dickson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dickson is in close to James's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dickson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dickson defends well.
Dickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is looking to stand up but Dickson isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

James looking for a guillotine here but Dickson defends easily.
Dickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
James trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickson cracks James with a solid left hand.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dickson is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dickson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dickson throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to control the position but Dickson postures up.
Dickson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James trying to control the position.
Dickson throws a big elbow that misses.
Clark Dickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dickson stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dickson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickson connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James, up you get!
James tries for a takedown but Dickson circles away easily

and Dickson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickson landing some decent shots from guard.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dickson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dickson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dickson is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clark Dickson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

James lands a big head kick that sends Dickson tumbling to the mat! James takes a step backwards and waves Dickson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Clark Dickson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dickson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in James's guard now.
Dickson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickson throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson has James pulled in close to control his posture.

Dickson working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Dickson is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dickson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Dickson can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dickson trying to control from the bottom.
Dickson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
James wants to stand but Dickson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dickson is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James throwing shots but Dickson is blocking nicely.
James stalling away here and it's allowed Dickson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.

Dickson is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James wants to control from the top but Dickson keeps moving.
Dickson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dickson landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James gets back to half guard.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickson.
Dickson winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dickson lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickson is working away from the top position though.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dickson is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rogger James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark Dickson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rogger James.
I think Dickson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clark Dickson!