PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Seven Nine Zero Four Two
vs
Dirt

170 cm
21
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
28
165 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Arcticus University: London

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Seven Nine Zero Four Two closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands in his opponent's guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dirt holds on and takes a little breather.
Dirt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dirt working for a triangle but Seven Nine Zero Four Two defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seven Nine Zero Four Two defends it easily.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seven Nine Zero Four Two has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dirt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two 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.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to keep a closed guard but Dirt is proving a slippery customer.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt postures up.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dirt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seven Nine Zero Four Two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Dirt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seven Nine Zero Four Two, who protects the arm well.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two struggling a bit here.
Dirt wants to control but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dirt dominated that round.
That's time! Seven Nine Zero Four Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dirt gets caught napping as Seven Nine Zero Four Two dives in and scores a takedown. Dirt manages to retain guard.
Dirt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dirt not doing much here.

Dirt is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirt is aware though and is defending well.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seven Nine Zero Four Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe Dirt has got the better of the ground game so far.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dirt 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.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Seven Nine Zero Four Two, not yet.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt stopping the sweep attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.

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

Dirt has Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two taking a breather.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Dirt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Seven Nine Zero Four Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two effectively controlling the action here.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to control Dirt's arms but Dirt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seven Nine Zero Four Two has his back to the cage.
Dirt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seven Nine Zero Four Two's elbow.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two missing with knees to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dirt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dirt has him pressed against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a shoulder strike.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to throw knees to the head but Dirt is blocking nicely.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to stall.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slowing the pace effectively.
Dirt misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirt tries for a takedown but Seven Nine Zero Four Two manages to get underhooks.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Seven Nine Zero Four Two turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Dirt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dirt manages to circle out of the way.
Dirt jabs Seven Nine Zero Four Two to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two jabs at Dirt's body.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two darts in and clinches Dirt up against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirt has double underhooks.
Dirt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocking some punches.
Dirt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirt is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Dirt to the mat but Dirt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to stall but Dirt improves his position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Dirt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dirt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seven Nine Zero Four Two pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirt working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Seven Nine Zero Four Two is rocked!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oh Seven Nine Zero Four Two is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Seven Nine Zero Four Two's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops to his knees and Dirt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dirt!