PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe comes to the cage accompanied by Krayzie Bone - Drama. Dirty has chosen Dear Penis - Country song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Azusa Moribe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moribe
vs
Dirty

165 cm
34
145 lbs
26 - 13 - 2

175 cm
27
155 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)
Sun-Tzu

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dickie Dirty!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty misses with an uppercut.
Dirty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Dirty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dirty, right into the meat.
Moribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirty is just out of range.
Dirty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dirty avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Dirty throws out a counter right but Moribe avoids it with no problem.
Moribe swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
Moribe blocks a jab.
Moribe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirty counters with a thumping low kick.
Moribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirty thumps Moribe with a low kick.
We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dirty feints and then cracks Moribe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moribe down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moribe dodges the punch combination from Dirty.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty misses with a body shot.
Dirty avoids a kick to the body.
Dirty tries a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Moribe checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moribe!
Dirty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dirty with a nice cross.
Dirty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dirty cracks Moribe with a good jab.
Moribe jabs at Dirty's body.
Moribe is looking to wear down Dirty with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moribe throws a low kick, looking for Dirty's leg but Dirty calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Dirty misses.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses.
Dirty throws a hook but Moribe blocks it.
Dirty swinging wildly here.
Dirty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moribe's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moribe on the side of the head.
Dickie Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dirty 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.
Moribe checks a low kick from Dirty.
Dirty blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dirty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dirty just misses with a punch to the body.
Dirty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moribe under the eye.
Dirty avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Dirty misses its intended target.
Moribe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moribe lands with a nice body kick.
Moribe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dirty.
Dirty walks into a straight right hand from Moribe.
Moribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dirty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dirty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dirty.
Dirty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moribe defending well as Dirty loads up on a big left hand.
Dirty works the jab nicely.
Dirty blocks a head kick by Moribe.
A shot to the liver by Dirty. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Dirty. Beautiful body shot.
Dirty slips under a jab.
Dirty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moribe has time to react.
Moribe throws a body punch but Dirty moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moribe.
Dirty throws a big shot that misses.
Moribe is looking to counter the offense by Dirty and move into the clinch.
Moribe fakes the leg kick and cracks Dirty in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moribe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dirty's head backwards.
Moribe misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moribe.
Moribe misses with a shot to the body
and Dirty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dirty throws a poor cross that misses
and Moribe counters with a solid body kick.
Dirty lands a really nice looking cross but Moribe seems unphased.
Dirty shoots in looking for a takedown but Moribe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dirty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moribe.
Dirty lands with a shot to the body.
Moribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Dirty catches Moribe right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moribe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirtys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dirty moves out of range as Moribe throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dickie Dirty will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dirty slips under a jab.
Moribe takes one to the side of the head.
Dirty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moribe misses with a hook
letting Dirty counter with a right hand.
Moribe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moribe tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dirty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dirty throws a series of punches but Moribe avoids them all with ease.
Moribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dirty moves out of range as Moribe throws a body kick.
Dirty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moribe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moribe throws a lazy head kick
and Dirty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Dirty throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moribe was covering up waiting for the punch and Dirty finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe keeping full guard, as Dirty tries to pass.
Dirty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dirty wants to pass the guard but Moribe is keeping the position.
Dirty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dirty landing some decent shots from guard.
Dirty being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.
Dirty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moribe manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Moribe.
Moribe motions for Dirty to come forward. Moribe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dirty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirty walks into a left hand.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of Dirty's head but Dirty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dirty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moribe thumps Dirty with a low kick.
Dirty sizes up Moribe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dirty misses with a hook.
Moribe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dirty looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Dirty has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dirty throws a low kick but Moribe avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Moribe blocks the leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
Moribe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dirty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirty prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirty controls his hands.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Moribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moribe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.

Dirty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dirty misses with a low kick.
Dirty just misses with a punch to the body.
Dirty throws a leg kick but Moribe checks it.
Dirty pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moribe is out of range and Dirty settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moribe moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moribe as Dirty tries to tie him up.
Moribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dirty.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Dirty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moribe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dirty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moribe but Moribe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moribe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dirty should have avoided that one.
Moribe tries to clinch but Dirty is having none of it.
Moribe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dirty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dirty throws a hook to the side of Moribe's head but Moribe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dickie Dirty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Dirty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe takes one to the chin there.
Dickie Dirty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moribe misses with a kick to the body.
Dirty swats away the attempt to clinch by Moribe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dirty! But no joy.
Moribe feints and then cracks Dirty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dirty down.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
Dirty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dirty's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Moribe.
It appears Moribe was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moribe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dirty misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty tries a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Dirty cracks Moribe with an open hand slap.
Moribe scores with a jab to the body.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Dirty moves out of range easily.
Dirty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moribe tries to clinch but Dirty moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Moribe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dirty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moribe.
Dirty digs a good hook to Moribe's body.
Moribe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dirty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Dirty there.
Moribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moribe walks into a left hand.
Dirty throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Moribe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirty was well out of range. Poor timing from Moribe.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moribe.
Azusa Moribe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dirty misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dirty.
Dirty connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dirty, right into the meat.
Dirty tried to score with a low kick but Moribe checks it.
Moribe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dirty throws a right and a left that Moribe avoids nicely.
Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moribe throws a sloppy head kick and Dirty moves out of range easily.
Moribe moves away from the strike by Dirty.
Moribe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dirty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moribe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dirty throws a front kick aimed at Moribe's knee but Moribe avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dirty. Moribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moribe lands with an overhand left.
Moribe slips under a jab from Dirty.
A jab from Dirty finds it's way through Moribe's defenses.
Dirty lands a jab.
Moribe slips a straight right by Dirty.
A slow jab from Moribe misses its intended target.

Moribe lands a big head kick that sends Dirty tumbling to the mat! Moribe takes a step backwards and waves Dirty back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Dirty is rocked!

It looks like Dickie Dirty has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Moribe counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dirty! He's just covering up as Moribe starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azusa Moribe!
Our winner, Azusa Moribe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Dickie Dirty had this to say: 'It was an honor stepping in the cage with you!'.