PBP Commentary

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

Dipper
vs
Ulrich

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
282 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Dipper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Ulrich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dipper takes the fight into the clinch.

Dipper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dipper shoots in and gets a takedown into Ulrich's guard.

Ulrich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dipper wanted to stand there but Ulrich had control of the position.

Dipper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dipper controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ulrich has his foot on Dipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dipper works his way back into a safe position though.
Dipper throwing strikes but missing.

Ulrich has his foot on Dipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dipper works his way back into a safe position though.
Dipper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Ulrich working for a triangle but Dipper defends it easily.
Ulrich looks winded!

Ulrich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dipper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dipper looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dipper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Dipper trying to control but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
Dipper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dipper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dipper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ulrich has his foot on Dipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dipper works his way back into a safe position though.
Dipper is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulrich has wrist control.
Dipper is looking to work some ground and pound but Ulrich has wrist control.

Ulrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ulrich has his foot on Dipper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dipper works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulrich has a closed guard, preventing Dipper from standing up.
Dipper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulrich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ulrich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dipper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulrich's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Ulrich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dipper is aware though and is defending well.
Dipper tries to stand but Ulrich is controlling from the bottom.
Dipper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dipper wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Dipper clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dipper has hold of one of Ulrich's legs. Ulrich is fighting the takedown attempt but Dipper gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dipper dominated that round.
That's time! Dipper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dipper tries to clinch but Ulrich is having none of it.

Dipper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ulrich is trying to defend but Dipper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dipper prevents Ulrich from improving his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ulrich has eaten all the pies!

Ulrich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dipper pulls his head out easily.

Dipper stands up from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dipper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ulrich is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dipper gets to his feet - Ulrich follows without any prompting.

Dipper looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dipper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Ulrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dipper defends well.

Ulrich working for a triangle but Dipper defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ulrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dipper defends well.
Dipper wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich keeping full guard, as Dipper tries to pass.
Dipper trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ulrich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dipper defends it easily.

Ulrich working for submissions but it's allowed Dipper to get to half guard.
Dipper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ulrich's head.

Dipper stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ulrich to get to his feet.

Dipper gets the takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich is trying to work for a sweep but Dipper has mounted him!
Ulrich is looking to improve his position but Dipper isn't that keen on the idea.
Dipper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ulrich can do to turn this around?
Ulrich regains half guard.

Ulrich actively working from the bottom here.
Big Dipper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dipper works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dipper controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Dipper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dipper shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ulrich manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Ulrich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dipper trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulrich's guard.
Ulrich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipper sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Ulrich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dipper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulrich is keeping the position for now.

Ulrich is looking for a triangle here but Dipper uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ulrich seems a little lost for a moment, as Dipper dominates the positioning.

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.
Ulrich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dipper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dipper throws an elbow but Ulrich slips to the side and avoids it well.

Dipper is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulrich is defending well.
Dipper trying to control the action but Ulrich is working from the bottom.
Ulrich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ulrich manages to get back to half guard.
Dipper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ulrich on the ground.
Dipper thows a huge punch but Ulrich dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dipper controlling the pace.

Ulrich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dipper is looking for a kimura here.
Dipper is controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulrich enables Dipper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulrich manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulrich keeping full guard, as Dipper tries to pass.

Ulrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dipper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulrich keeping moving, preventing Dipper from controlling successfully.

Ulrich is looking for a triangle but Dipper pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Dipper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dipper 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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