PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk comes to the cage accompanied by Mack the Knife. Robb Flynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dirk
vs
Flynn

180 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Broken Halo Pride Nutrition
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maximillion Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robb Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dirk circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirk blocks a head kick by Flynn.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dirk.
Flynn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dirk momentarily.
Dirk tests Flynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flynn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flynn wants to clinch.
Dirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flynn.
Nice cross by Dirk.
Dirk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robb Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirk.

Dirk clinches up with Flynn and pushes him back against the cage.
Flynn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
Flynn misses with some punches.
Dirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flynn or not.

Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Dirk misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maximillion Dirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirk moves out of range of the strikes.
Flynn tries to clinch
and Dirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dirk takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Dirk fails to land with a series of punches.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flynn thinking.
Flynn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Flynn misses with a body punch
and Flynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dirk throws a right and a left that Flynn avoids nicely.

Dirk has closed the distance and engaged Flynn in a clinch.
Flynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dirk has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk scores with a hook to the body.
Dirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Dirk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flynn is working for takedown but Dirk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dirk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
Flynn looks gassed!
Dirk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Flynn wants to break free but Dirk has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dirk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirk has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Dirk as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Dirk.
Dirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dirk lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Dirk.
Dirk digs a right hand underneath Flynn's ribcage. Flynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Dirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dirk throws a shot to the body.
Dirk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dirk scores with a three punch combo!
Flynn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirk swings for the body but Flynn moves out of range.

Dirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dirk lands a shot to the body.
Flynn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirk scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dirk.
Flynn takes a shot to the head.
Dirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Dirk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Dirk.
Flynn being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dirk.
Dirk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dirk pushes Flynn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flynn up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dirk.
Dirk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dirk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Flynn is trying to force a seperation but Dirk has the dominant position.

Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Dirk there.
Dirk moves out of range as Flynn throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Flynn is just out of range.

Dirk darts in and clinches Flynn up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dirk.
Dirk digs a right hand into Flynn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flynn's gas tank.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but Dirk is controlling him.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
Maximillion Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Flynn.
Dirk lands a right hand.
Dirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dirk.
A right hook to the body lands for Dirk.
Flynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dirk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flynn or not.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
Dirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flynn.
Dirk presses Flynn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirk digs a right hand into Flynn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flynn's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirk.
Dirk lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirk.
Dirk works on Flynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillion Dirk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dirk scores with the left hand. Flynn knows he should have avoided that one.
Dirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dirk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dirk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flynn takes one to the side of the head.
Flynn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Dirk counter with a right hand.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirk swivels and escapes.
Dirk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dirk throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dirk rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Dirk on the inside.
Dirk avoiding damage.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Flynn.
Flynn tries to clinch up
and Dirk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a hook to the side of Dirk's head but Dirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left and a right from Dirk both land. Nice combination.
A head kick by Flynn misses
and Dirk counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dirk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dirk scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirk.

Dirk clinches up with Flynn and pushes him back against the cage.
Flynn fails to pull guard.
Maximillion Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robb Flynn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirk.
Flynn looking for a takedown.
Dirk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dirk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dirk digs a right hand into Flynn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flynn's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk slowing the pace effectively.
Dirk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirk.
A left hand lands to the body for Dirk.
Good body shot from Dirk.
A short right from Dirk on the inside.
Dirk stalling against the cage.
Dirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flynn.
Flynn is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirk gets an underhook and turns Flynn into the cage.
Dirk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dirk lands with a short shot to the head.
Flynn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flynn.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dirk.
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!
Dirk cracks Flynn with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Dirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
Flynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirk has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Dirk.
A right hand to the body from Dirk.
Dirk pushes Flynn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirk digs a right hand underneath Flynn's ribcage. Flynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dirk is leaning against Flynn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dirk scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Dirk.
Nice body punch from Dirk.
Maximillion Dirk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dirk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirk gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dirk.
Dirk is struggling to control the position.
Flynn working hard to break the clinch.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dirk.
Dirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flynn.
Dirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flynn.
Dirk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dirk scores with a hook to the body.
Dirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dirk lands a body shot.
Flynn cracks Dirk with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Dirk.
Dirk digs a right hand underneath Flynn's ribcage. Flynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flynn or not.
Dirk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flynn.
Flynn prevents a body shot from Dirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn is trying to break the clinch but Dirk has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Dirk.
Flynn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dirk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flynn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dirk counters with a straight right hand.

Dirk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillion Dirk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Flynn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Flynn.
Dirk throws a leg kick but Flynn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flynn wants to clinch
and Dirk counters with a straight right hand.
Flynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirk avoids a kick to the body.
Flynn throws a body kick that misses.
Flynn lands with a nice body punch.
Dirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maximillion Dirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flynn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Dirk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirk scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk presses Flynn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirk lands a shot to the body.
Dirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirk.
A left hand lands to the body for Dirk.
A short body shot lands from Dirk as the two fighters clinch.
Dirk works on Flynn's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirk.
Dirk cracks Flynn with a nice body shot.
Dirk works on Flynn's body with a couple of short punches.
Dirk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dirk.
Dirk cracks Flynn with a nice body shot.
Dirk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dirk lands with a right to the head.
Dirk lands a shot to the body.
Dirk digs a right hand underneath Flynn's ribcage. Flynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Dirk.
A hook to the body from Dirk.
Dirk presses Flynn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Dirk - that landed with a thud.
Dirk pushes Flynn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Flynns head.
Dirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flynn or not.
Dirk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Dirk.
Dirk lands a nice uppercut.
Dirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dirk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Dirk.
A short body shot lands from Dirk as the two fighters clinch.
Dirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirk gets through Flynn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dirk lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
Dirk has Flynn pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirk.
A hook to the body from Dirk.
Flynn leaning against his opponent.
Flynn is trying to force a seperation but Dirk has the dominant position.
Dirk lands a nice uppercut.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robb Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirk.
Dirk is working Flynn over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dirk.
Dirk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dirk gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dirk cracks Flynn with a nice body shot.
Dirk lands a right hand.
Dirk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dirk lands a nice shot to the body.

Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flynn closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dirk counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Flynn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirk has double underhooks.
Dirk lands with a left to the head.
Flynn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirk digs a right hand into Flynn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flynn's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Dirk.
Dirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Dirk.
Dirk scores with a hook to the body.
Dirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Flynn or not.
Dirk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk lands a body punch.
Dirk lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Dirk circles away easily
and Dirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirk lands with a nice body punch.
Dirk lands an overhand right.
Flynn throws a shot from downtown. Dirk moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillion Dirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dirk 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillion Dirk!