PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AnthonyH Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson has chosen Harvester of Sorrow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moreno
vs
Dickinson

190 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

179 cm
27
200 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, AnthonyH Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dave Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries for a takedown but Dickinson circles away easily

and Dickinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dickinson.
Moreno has had enough of the clinch but Dickinson keeps him there for the moment.
Moreno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moreno wants a takedown but no success here.
Moreno is looking to control Dickinson's arms but Dickinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moreno has his back to the cage.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dickinson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno is trying to break free.
Moreno looking to slow down the pace here.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.

Moreno jumps into guard, dragging Dickinson to the mat.
Dickinson trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dave Dickinson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moreno throws a head kick but Dickinson moves out of range.
Dickinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AnthonyH Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dickinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson crunches a lovely knee into Moreno's ribcage.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dickinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Moreno to work.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Moreno avoids the elbow strike from Dickinson, against the cage.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Dickinson missing with knees to the body.
Moreno misses with an elbow over the top.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.

Moreno decides to pull guard.

Dickinson gets to his feet. Moreno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickinson tries to sprawl out of it but Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dickinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moreno with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throwing strikes from guard but Dickinson blocks nicely.
Moreno lands a couple of elbows.
Moreno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moreno throws an elbow that misses. Dickinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moreno's guard. Nice move by Dickinson!
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moreno has his foot on Dickinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dickinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dickinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dave Dickinson wasn't active enough on the ground.

Moreno shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dickinson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moreno pushing down on Dickinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dickinson wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
Moreno is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dickinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dickinson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moreno is trying to stand up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dickinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreno tries to hold on but Dickinson postures up.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dickinson looking to control but Moreno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Dickinson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Moreno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dickinson counters by clinching up.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
Moreno managing to block the knees to the body from Dickinson.
Moreno scores with a shot to the side of Dickinson's head.
Moreno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dickinson obliges.
Moreno throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dickinson crunches a lovely knee into Moreno's ribcage.
Moreno is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moreno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dickinson with a knee to the head.
Dickinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moreno's defenses.

It looks like AnthonyH Moreno has been cut.
Moreno takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dickinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Moreno tries to throw a body punch but Dickinson avoids it by throwing Moreno back against the cage.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.
Dickinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AnthonyH Moreno's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Dickinson.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.
Dickinson throws an elbow that misses.
Moreno throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickinson avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Moreno.

It looks like Dave Dickinson has been cut.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Dickinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Dickinson managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno managing to block the knees to the body from Dickinson.
Dickinson blocks an elbow strike.
Dickinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
Dickinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
Moreno misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moreno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moreno lands with a left to the head.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreno breaks from the clinch.

Dickinson has managed to clinch.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Moreno throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moreno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreno avoids a wild elbow strike from Dickinson.
Dickinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moreno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Dickinson throws an elbow that misses.
Moreno managing to block the knees to the body from Dickinson.
Moreno blocks an elbow strike from Dickinson.
Moreno jumps guard but Dickinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.
Dickinson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dickinson is breathing heavily.

Moreno breaks the clinch.
AnthonyH Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dickinson forces Moreno back against the cage and clinches.
Dickinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moreno's elbow.
Dickinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno pushes Dickinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreno wants to break free but Dickinson has control.
Dave Dickinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dickinson's defenses.
Dickinson takes a shot to the head.
Dickinson lands an elbow inside.
Moreno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Moreno is trying to break the clinch but Dickinson is controlling him.
Moreno misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreno with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dickinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Dickinson crunches a lovely knee into Moreno's ribcage.
Moreno tries to circle away but Dickinson has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Moreno.
Dickinson blocks an elbow strike.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dickinson obliges.
Dickinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moreno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dickinson lands a knee to the body.
Dickinson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Dickinson.
Dickinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moreno is defending well for now.
Dickinson tries a knee to the head but Moreno blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dickinson trying to land knees to the body.
Dickinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreno avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno avoiding damage as Dickinson throws knees to the body.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Dickinson's ribcage.
Dickinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Moreno avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moreno throws an elbow but misses.
Moreno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dickinson backwards.
Dickinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moreno.

Moreno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Moreno scores with a takedown into Dickinson's guard.
Moreno throwing strikes from guard but Dickinson blocks nicely.
Dickinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Moreno distracts Dickinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moreno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickinson has momentary wrist control but Moreno slips an elbow through the middle.

Moreno has gone for a leg lock! Dickinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moreno's guard.
Moreno lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dickinson!
Dickinson is bucking up trying to escape but Moreno cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moreno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dickinson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Moreno.
Dickinson wants to control but Moreno is having none of it.
Dickinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno lands a big elbow.
Moreno working Dickinson over with strikes here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moreno cracks Dickinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Moreno is landing with some decent strikes but Dickinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Dickinson is rocked!
Moreno lands a big shot there that rocks Dickinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dickinson is still in real trouble! Can Moreno finish him?
Moreno postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Dickinson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Moreno and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AnthonyH Moreno!
After winning the bout, AnthonyH Moreno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.