PBP Commentary

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

Dickerson
vs
Bobalainen

187 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emile Dickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Bobalainen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobalainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Dickerson circles away.
Bobalainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dickerson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobalainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Dickerson, which made it look bad.
Dickerson really is a fat lump.
Bobalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dickerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dickerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobalainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dickerson with a body shot.
Dickerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bobalainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Emile Dickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bobalainen.
Bobalainen looks winded!

Dickerson scores with a takedown into Bobalainen's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bobalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dickerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dickerson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bobalainen's guard.
Dickerson advances position into side control!

Dickerson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Dickerson closes the distance and pushes Bobalainen back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dickerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobalainen.
Bobalainen throws a leg kick but Dickerson checks it.

Bobalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Bobalainen letting Dickerson take a breather here.
Dickerson leaning against his opponent.

Dickerson pulls guard successfully.
Bobalainen 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson pulls Bobalainen in close to prevent any damage.
Dickerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickerson is adopting a defensive guard.
We've been informed that Bobalainen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dickerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickerson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickerson is on top in guard.

Dickerson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dickerson stands up over Bobalainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickerson postures up and lands a big shot to Bobalainen's brow.
Dickerson trying to control but Bobalainen is working from the bottom.
Dickerson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bobalainen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Dickerson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bobalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.

Dickerson moves into the clinch.
Dickerson missing with knees to the body.
Dickerson avoiding damage as Bobalainen throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dickerson.
Bobalainen is trying to drag Dickerson to the mat but Dickerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Dickerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Dickerson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bobalainen is breathing heavily.
Bobalainen tries to clinch but Dickerson is having none of it.

Dickerson closes the distance and pushes Bobalainen back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickerson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dickerson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dickerson is stalling here.
Dickerson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dickerson has Bobalainen pushed against the cage.
Bobalainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dickerson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickerson effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emile Dickerson.
Dickerson keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Dickerson.
Bobalainen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickerson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobalainen.
Bobalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dickerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dickerson feinted with a counter takedown.
Bobalainen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dickerson sprawls well. Dickerson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bobalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Dickerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Emile Dickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bobalainen.
Bobalainen lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobalainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobalainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

Bobalainen forces Dickerson back against the cage and clinches.

Dickerson pulls guard successfully.
Dickerson pulls Bobalainen in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickerson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobalainen is one step ahead there.
Dickerson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Dickerson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobalainen is aware though and is defending well.
Dickerson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickerson is on top in guard.

Emile Dickerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson trying to control but Bobalainen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dickerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dickerson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickerson is pressed up against the cage. Bobalainen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dickerson down to the mat. Dickerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Dickerson has closed the distance and engaged Bobalainen in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dickerson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Bobalainen tries to sprawl but Dickerson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobalainen is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Dickerson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dickerson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dickerson in particular looking to stall.

Dickerson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobalainen is just riding it out for now. Dickerson eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dickerson decides to stand up.
Bobalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickerson moves into the clinch.
Bobalainen tries to pull guard but Dickerson won't allow it.
Bobalainen tries to pull guard but Dickerson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bobalainen drops back down to his feet.

Dickerson pulls guard effortlessly.
Dickerson controlling Bobalainen's posture.
Dickerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickerson pulls Bobalainen in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickerson looking for a sweep. Not yet Dickerson, not yet.
Dickerson is working hard here to advance position.
Bobalainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dickerson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bobalainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickerson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickerson is looking to clinch.
Dickerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobalainen can do to turn this around?
Bobalainen ducks under a wild hook from Dickerson.
Nice takedown defense from Dickerson. No joy for Bobalainen on that attempt.
Emile Dickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bobalainen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dickerson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dickerson stalling the fight.

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

Dickerson rushes Bobalainen and presses him up against the cage.
Dickerson just leaning against Bobalainen, taking a breather.
Dickerson stalling against the cage.

Dickerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bobalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dickerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobalainen tries to clinch up but Dickerson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobalainen tries to clinch but Dickerson moves out of range.

Bobalainen gets caught flat footed, as Dickerson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Dickerson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dickerson darts in and clinches Bobalainen up against the cage.

Dickerson gets control of Bobalainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dickerson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickerson is on top in guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dickerson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jan Bobalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emile Dickerson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emile Dickerson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dickerson 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emile Dickerson!