PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stojce Klicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dorsey
vs
Klicko

183 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernest Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stojce Klicko!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorsey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dorsey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Klicko feints and as Dorsey raises his hands in defense, Klicko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dorsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klicko's guard.

Klicko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dorsey.
Dorsey trying to control but Klicko is working from the bottom.
Klicko seems keen to control Dorsey's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey trying to control but Klicko is working from the bottom.
Dorsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klicko wants to get back to his feet but Dorsey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dorsey trying to control but Klicko is working from the bottom.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Klicko manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dorsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klicko smiles and moves away.

Klicko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dorsey to the mat! Dorsey manages to get full guard.
Dorsey wants to sweep here but Klicko controlling him for the moment.
Dorsey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Klicko has passed into side control.
Dorsey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Klicko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dorsey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Dorsey throws Klicko to one side and escapes!
Klicko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorsey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dorsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Klicko, which made it look bad.
Klicko wants to clinch up but Dorsey keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Klicko shoots in and gets a takedown into Dorsey's guard.
Dorsey wants to improve his position but instead Klicko has moved into half guard.
Klicko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dorsey 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.
Klicko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dorsey missing with punches from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klicko controlling the action here.
Klicko passes the guard and advances to mount!
Klicko manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dorsey to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klicko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Klicko misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stojce Klicko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dorsey motions for Klicko to come forward. Dorsey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Klicko feints and as Dorsey raises his hands in defense, Klicko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dorsey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Klicko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Dorsey pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorsey being controlled here, momentarily.
Klicko throws a big elbow that misses.
Klicko looking to pass the guard.
Klicko throwing strikes but missing.
Stojce Klicko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Klicko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klicko stopping the sweep attempt from Dorsey.
Klicko won't allow Dorsey to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Klicko stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Klicko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Klicko is controlling the pace.
Klicko not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klicko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dorsey moves into full guard.
Dorsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klicko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey wants to stand but Klicko is controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dorsey misses the shot to the body.
Ernest Dorsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Klicko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Klicko lands in his opponent's guard.
Klicko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Dorsey working for a triangle but Klicko defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klicko passes Dorsey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Klicko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klicko trying to mount his opponent but Dorsey defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stojce Klicko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dorsey throws a right and a left that Klicko avoids nicely.

Klicko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dorsey's guard.
Klicko sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klicko preventing the sweep.
Klicko controlling from the top position.
Dorsey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Klicko puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klicko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorsey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Klicko is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Klicko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klicko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klicko is looking to take a break and control but Dorsey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorsey is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Klicko passes to full mount!
Klicko avoids the attempt from Dorsey to control.
Klicko content just to control the position here.
Dorsey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Klicko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey is working to get back to half guard.
Klicko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorsey is trying to escape the mount.
Klicko looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Dorsey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Klicko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dorsey is looking to control Klicko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dorsey avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klicko trying to control the pace.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Stojce Klicko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Klicko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stojce Klicko!