PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dickinson (ranked 2948 p4p, 359 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 4360 p4p, 459 weight class). Viktor Reznov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dickinson
vs
Reznov

189 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Urban Fighter

Sportivité
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov throws a body punch but Dickinson moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznov misses the target.
Dickinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznov.
Jab, jab by Dickinson - just one landing.
Dickinson lands a jab.
Dickinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reznov. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dickinson connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Reznov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickinson tries to land a front kick but Reznov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reznov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reznov. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Reznov.
Reznov misses with a hook
and Dickinson counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Dickinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reznov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dickinson throws an overhand right that lands on Reznov's shoulder, as Reznov tries to avoid the shot.
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Reznov is out of range.
Dickinson misses with a hook. Reznov ducked under it nicely.
Reznov throws a looping overhand right but Dickinson ducks down to avoid it.
Dickinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dickinson.
Reznov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reznov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reznov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dickinson throws a front kick that sends Reznov stumbling back into the cage.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson throws a hook but Reznov blocks it.

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

Dickinson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznov blocks the body kick.
Reznov walks into a left hand.
Reznov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reznov.
Reznov throws the left hand but Dickinson avoids the punch easily.
Dickinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reznov moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Reznov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Reznov connects with a single shot there.
Reznov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reznov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reznov throws a hook but Dickinson avoids it easily.
Reznov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dickinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reznov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a low kick.
Reznov lands a nice looking body shot.
Dickinson is looking to slow Reznov down with leg kicks.
Dickinson scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Reznov.
Nice shot lands for Dickinson.
Dickinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dickinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reznov ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Reznov lands a jab to the head.
Reznov misses with a looping right.
Dickinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dickinson cracks Reznov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Reznov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dickinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Reznov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Dickinson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reznov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Reznov.
The fighters circling - Dickinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dickinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reznov slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Reznov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dickinson.
Dickinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reznov just misses with a punch to the body.
Reznov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dickinson lands with a hook. Reznov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dickinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Dickinson gets caught flat footed, as Reznov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Dickinson pushes Reznov off and gets back to his feet.
Reznov lands a nice shot that snaps Dickinson's head back.
Dickinson scores with the left hand. Reznov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dickinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reznov feints the counter takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reznov takes one to the side of the head.
Reznov blocks a jab.
Dickinson misses the jab.
Reznov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dickinson defends it well.
Reznov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dickinson at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dickinson throws a leg kick

and Reznov counters with a shoot takedown. Dickinson fights it but they end up in guard.

Dickinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reznov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dickinson counters with a left and a right that stings Reznov.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
Dickinson misses with a body punch

and Reznov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sean Dickinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson is refusing to be controlled, as Reznov sits in half guard.
Dickinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reznov can do to turn this around?

Dickinson kicks Reznov off and gets back to his feet.

Reznov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dickinson to the mat! Dickinson manages to get full guard.
Reznov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reznov wants to control from the top but Dickinson keeps moving.
Reznov prevents Dickinson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickinson is looking to stand up but Reznov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reznov drops back looking for a leg! Dickinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dickinson manages to kick Reznov off! Reznov jumps back into Dickinson's guard.
Dickinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reznov looks to land a right hand but Dickinson moved out of range.
Dickinson misses with a low kick.
Reznov is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reznov lands the left hand.
Reznov misses with a straight right.
Reznov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickinson circles away.

Dickinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reznov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Reznov drops back looking for a leg! Dickinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dickinson manages to kick Reznov off! Reznov jumps back into Dickinson's guard.
Reznov looking to pass the guard.
Reznov won't allow Dickinson to get back to his feet.

Dickinson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Reznov rushes Dickinson and presses him up against the cage.
Reznov blocks a body shot from Dickinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reznov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reznov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Dickinson tenderised Reznov's leg. Reznov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reznov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dickinson.
Reznov ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Reznov avoids the body shot from Dickinson.
Reznov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dickinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dickinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reznov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickinson's head.
Reznov misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Dickinson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Dickinson tries to sprawl but Reznov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dickinson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reznov eats them both and turns towards Dickinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Good work by Reznov as he checks the leg kick.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reznov.
Dickinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reznov is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reznov is out of range.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson lands with a cross.
Dickinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reznov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.
Reznov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dickinson scores with a hook to the body. Reznov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Reznov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dickinson sprawls well initially but Reznov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Dickinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reznov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Reznov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dickinson walks away with a smile on his face. Reznov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reznov slips a straight right by Dickinson.
Reznov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reznov fails to land the takedown.
Sean Dickinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Dickinson misses with a hook.
Dickinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dickinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reznov.
Good exchange - Dickinson coming out on top.
Dickinson thows a leg kick but Reznov checks it

and Reznov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dickinson won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reznov misses with a right hand
and Dickinson counters with a nice body shot.
Dickinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reznov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reznov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson misses with a hook.
Dickinson slips a straight right by Reznov.
Dickinson thumps Reznov with a low kick.
Dickinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dickinson throws a head kick that misses.
Dickinson throws the left hand but Reznov avoids the punch easily.
Reznov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dickinson.
Reznov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dickinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reznov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dickinson quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dickinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reznov is on him like a limpet, forcing Dickinson back against the cage.
Reznov prevents a body shot from Dickinson.
Reznov is looking to control Dickinson's arms but Dickinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reznov has his back to the cage.
Dickinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reznov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Reznov jumps guard.

Reznov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dickinson is aware though and is defending well.
Reznov controls Dickinson momentarily but Dickinson frees himself.
Dickinson is looking to stand up but Reznov won't let him.

Reznov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickinson wants to get up but he can't break Reznov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dickinson won't allow Reznov to sweep him here.
Dickinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reznov is proving hard to escape from.
Viktor Reznov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dickinson preventing the sweep.

Reznov working for a triangle but Dickinson defends it easily.
Reznov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Reznov misses the target.
Dickinson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reznov. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson throwing a counter right hand but Reznov manages to avoid it.
Dickinson throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Dickinson does it's job there.
Dickinson jabs at Reznov's body.
Reznov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dickinson lands with a nice combination. Reznov backs away looking to recover.
Dickinson scores with a shot to the body.
Dickinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dickinson.
Reznov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dickinson can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Dickinson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reznov misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dickinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznov misses with a body shot.
Reznov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson tests Reznov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reznov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dickinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reznov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickinson tried to counter with a leg kick but Reznov avoided it.
Dickinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reznov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dickinson lands a jab to the nose.
Reznov throws a body shot but no joy.
Reznov misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Reznov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Reznov throws an overhand right that lands on Dickinson's shoulder, as Dickinson tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Dickinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reznov connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.