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Event: Gc 185     
Date:   Jan 12, 2018
#R1#
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.#CL#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Stark.#TD2#
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Stark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Stark!#REVB##SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark pushes down on Sackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Sackett is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Stark trying to control the pace.
Sackett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sackett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
Stark blocks the strikes from Sackett. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
Sackett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stark works his way into side control.
Sackett is not content to let Stark control the position.
Sackett misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sackett is looking for a sweep.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Stark taking a breather here.
Sackett gets back to half guard.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Sackett is defending the position. #SUB2#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sackett defends the submission attempt.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sackett wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sackett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sackett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sackett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Sackett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stark wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sackett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Stark shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sackett wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Stark closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sackett is keeping busy.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sackett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land. #T1#
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Stark jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Logan Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sackett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Logan Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark trying to stall but Sackett improves his position.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. #TD2#
Stark pulls guard successfully.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark is trying to keep Sackett in close.
Sackett throws a strike but Stark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett lands some strikes from the bottom.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Stark any problems. #T3#
Sackett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stark distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Stark 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.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself. #T4#
Stark 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.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Stark has control of Sackett's left arm, preventing Sackett from doing any damage.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Logan Sackett dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stark - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Sackett tries to clinch
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Sackett tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sackett gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark. #TD2#
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Stark has his foot on Sackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Sackett passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark gets full guard.#SUB2#
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Sackett works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.#SUB2#
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sackett is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett gets to his feet and stands over Stark, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stark felt that one! Sackett unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stark from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Sackett!
A relieved looking Logan Sackett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei     
Date:   Mar 26, 2017
#R1##CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sackett up against the cage.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sackett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Sackett avoids the damage to the body.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sila throws an elbow but misses.
Sila jumps guard but Sackett turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sila effectively controlling the action here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses. #T1##TD2#
Sila pulls guard successfully.
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.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sila looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Sila blocks nicely.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sackett landing with the ground and pound.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sila trying to control the position here.
Sila is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Sackett with a nice head shot there.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett striking from the bottom here. #SU2#
Sila stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Sila tries to counter it with a takedown but Sackett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sila paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Sila blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett. #T4#
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Sila has hold of one of Sackett's legs. Sackett is fighting the takedown attempt but Sila gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Sila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett trying to strike off his back.
Sackett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sackett is striking but Sila is not phased and passes to half guard.
Sila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sila trying to control the action but Sackett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Logan Sackett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Sackett clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Sila drags the fight down to the ground.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Sila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Sila!#REVB#
Sackett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett is striking from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett wants to get back to full guard but Sila has passed into side control.
Sackett is looking to regain half guard here but Sila keeps moving and retains side control.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sackett is trying to get back to half guard.
Sila controlling the position.
Sackett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sila controlling from the full mount.
Sackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sila landing shots from mount.
Sila punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sackett is looking to get to half guard.
Sila landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Sackett punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Sila controlling his opponent.
Sackett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Afa Sila has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sila holds on and takes a little breather.
Sila trying to control the position.
Sila throws a couple of heel strikes.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett throws a strike but Sila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Sackett is striking off his back. Sila thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Sila is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sackett sees it coming and defends easily.
Sackett missing with punches from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Sila seems content to control.
Sila tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sackett controls his leg.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nice strikes from Sila there.
Sila performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sackett scores with a few weak punches. #T4#
Sila slips a nice elbow through Sackett's hands, connecting with Sackett's forehead.
Sackett strikes from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sila blocks the strikes from Sackett.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to bench press Sila off him but Sila keeps the position.
Sackett is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sackett throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sila wants to control but Sackett is keeping him busy.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Sila slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Sackett.
A nice elbow there by Sila.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sila scores with a hook.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Sackett tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sackett has Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila goes for a takedown attempt but Sackett pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Sila pushes him off.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sila lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila scores with a nice right hand.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sackett tries to clinch up but Sila circles away and keeps his distance.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sila drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sackett defends it well.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Sila circles away.
Sila scores with the left hand. Sackett knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett wants to clinch.#CL#
Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Sila.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sackett pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2##CL#
Sackett rushes Sila and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sila successfully pulls guard.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sila escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sackett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sila is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sila looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sila controls the pace.
Sila trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sila might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sackett haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sila is stalling in the full guard.
Sila distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
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.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sila stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sila tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sackett darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown. Sackett fights it but they end up in guard.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sila wanted to stand there but Sackett had control of the position.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Afa Sila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Afa Sila!

A relieved looking Afa Sila thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: T181 - Gold Fusion     
Date:   Mar 19, 2017
#R1#
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it. #CL#
Sackett rushes Sila and presses him up against the cage.
Sila is trying to pull guard but Sackett has him pressed against the cage.
Sila scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sila breaks from the clinch.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Sackett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Sila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Sila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Sila.
Sila fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Sila decides to pull guard. #T1#
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Sila has wrist control.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sila manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sackett manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sackett keeping full guard, as Sila tries to pass.
Sackett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Sila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sila has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sackett is proving hard to escape from.
Sackett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Sila any problems.
Sila is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sila stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sackett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Sila counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sackett landing a few short strikes.
Sila is taking a breather. Sackett says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom but Sila passes into side control!
Sackett misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T3##SU2#
Sila stands up and beckons Sackett to his feet.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila is having none of it.
Sackett tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Sila counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sackett! #SUB2#
Sila is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sackett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sackett throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sila is staying tight to Sackett's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sackett is trying to strike from the bottom but Sila has passed into full mount.
Sila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sackett is looking to escape.
Sila controlling his opponent. #T4#
Sila landing strikes from the mount.
Sackett tries to reverse the position but Sila maintains control.
Sackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Sackett throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sackett can't escape the position.
Sila manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sackett to take his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sila keeps control of the position as Sackett tries to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Sackett as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sila!
Sackett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sila blocks the strikes from Sackett.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Sila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sackett blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Sackett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sila changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sila lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Sila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sila with the counter takedown but Sackett avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch but Sila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range. #T1#
Sila circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett doesn't manage to clinch there - Sila circles away.
Sila keeps the fight on the outside.
Sila changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sackett tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Sila counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sackett looking for a sweep. Not yet Sackett, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sila wanted to stand there but Sackett had control of the position.
Sila controlling from the top position.
Sackett throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #T2#
Sackett will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sackett is striking from the bottom but Sila uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sackett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sackett tries to get to full guard but Sila has control of the leg.
Sila working the head and body with strikes.
Sila passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sackett!
Sackett is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB2#
Sackett tries to improve his position but Sila has taken his back! Sila has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sackett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sila pushes Sackett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Afa Sila!
During a confident post fight interview, Afa Sila thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Logan Sackett and Tomas Marley. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




175 cm
33 yrs
165 lbs



170 cm
31 yrs
147 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Logan Sackett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tomas Marley!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Sackett takes the fight into the clinch.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sackett stops a takedown attempt from Marley.

Sackett pulls guard successfully.
Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sackett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marley is aware though and is defending well.

Sackett working for a triangle but Marley defends it easily.

Sackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marley defends well.
Marley stays in close to Sackett's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marley pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Marley in particular looking to stall.

Sackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Marley seems content to control.
Marley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sackett (0) vs (3) Marley
Sackett is looking to improve his position but Marley isn't that keen on the idea.
Marley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley controlling from mount.
Sackett tries to reverse the position but Marley maintains control.
Marley controlling the position easily from mount.
Sackett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marley controlling the position easily from mount.
Sackett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sackett tries to improve his position but Marley has taken his back! Marley has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sackett tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Marley pushes Sackett away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas Marley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tomas Marley thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3     
Date:   Dec 31, 2016
#R1##CL#
Dirt has managed to clinch.
Nakara lands a shoulder strike.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Nakara tries to throw a body punch but Dirt avoids it by throwing Nakara back against the cage.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakara gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Dirt blocking some punches.
A short left from Nakara.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Nakara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Nakara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakara gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakara blocking some punches.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Nakara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Dirt takes a shot to the head.
Dirt scores with a shot to the side of Nakara's head.
Nakara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakara has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara lands with a short shot to the head.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Nakara lands a nice uppercut.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakara lands with a left to the head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Nakara is leaning against Dirt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
Nakara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakara misses with the head strike.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dirt or not.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Nakara digs a right hand underneath Dirt's ribcage. Dirt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Dirt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Nakara lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dirt on the inside. #T4#
Nakara pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara working aggressively here.
Nakara struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirt controls his hands.
Nakara working aggressively here.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakara lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Nakara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakara.
Nakara can't find room to land a body shot as Dirt controls the action.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nakara can't find room to land a body shot as Dirt controls the action.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
Dirt blocks a body shot from Nakara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tebato Nakara dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nakara tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dirt lands a left hand.
Tebato Nakara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Nakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakara scores with a hook to the body.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
A short right from Nakara.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakara.
Nakara tries to throw a body punch but Dirt avoids it by throwing Nakara back against the cage.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakara throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Nakara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Nakara gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakara blocking some punches.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Nakara misses with a punch to the body.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Nakara blocks an uppercut.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
Nakara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Dirt.
Dirt scores with a shot to the side of Nakara's head.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike.
Nakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakara.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nakara fails to land.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara blocks an uppercut.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Nakara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Nakara.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Nakara lands with a right to the head.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
A short right from Dirt on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
Nakara throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara misses with some punches.
Nakara blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Nakara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakara misses with the head strike.
Nakara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakara is working Dirt over against the cage.
A short right from Nakara.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakara.
A head punch on the inside from Nakara fails to land.
Nakara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Nakara lands with a short shot to the head.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara tries to work over Dirt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirt lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Dirt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nakara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dirt's half guard.
Dirt punching from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakara is trying to work for a kimura but Dirt is defending well.
Dirt tries to roll over but Nakara keeps him under control.
Dirt is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nakara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dirt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakara.
Dirt punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nakara is looking for a kimura but Dirt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakara to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Nakara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dirt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Nakara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB2#
Nakara is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dirt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nakara.
Nakara blocks the strikes from Dirt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Nakara seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dirt is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tebato Nakara!
During a confident post fight interview, Tebato Nakara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: HFC Challengers 87     
Date:   Nov 27, 2016
#R1##CL#
Al Haddad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Haddad stalling.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Dirt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Al Haddad as the two fighters clinch.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad looking to stall.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Haddad lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Al Haddad works on Dirt's body with a couple of short punches.
Al Haddad wants to stall.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, Dirt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
Al Haddad trying to control the position but instead, Dirt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Al Haddad into the cage.
Maybe Al Haddad would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirt.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt blocks a body shot from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands a right hand.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Haddad.#T2#
Al Haddad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirt lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dirt on the inside.
Al Haddad'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.
Al Haddad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Dirt takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
A short left from Dirt. #BC#
Al Haddad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Haddad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dirt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Dirt forces Al Haddad back against the cage and clinches.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al Haddad lands a shoulder strike.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirt blocking some punches. #T4#
A short left from Al Haddad.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad stalling the fight.
Al Haddad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Al Haddad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dirt blocks it with crossed arms.
Al Haddad is pushing Dirt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad scores with a shot to the side of Dirt's head.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joe Dirt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dirt moves in looking to clinch but Al Haddad pushes him off.
It looked like Al Haddad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch.
Al Haddad lands with a right to the head.
Joe Dirt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Al Haddad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Haddad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Al Haddad lands a left hand.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirt controls his hands.
Al Haddad has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Haddad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt dodges an elbow strike from Al Haddad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Haddad stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Al Haddad.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Al Haddad lands a left hand.
Al Haddad tries to work over Dirt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Haddad struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirt controls his hands.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Al Haddad scores with a knee to the head.
Al Haddad leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Haddad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dirt.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad misses with a knee to the head.
Al Haddad misses with a body punch.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Al Haddad - that landed with a thud.
Dirt misses with some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dirt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Al Haddad lands with a left to the head.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt keeps control of Al Haddad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Haddad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dirt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Al Haddad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad lands a body shot.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike.
Al Haddad working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Haddad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Al Haddad. #T4#
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Al Haddad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Haddad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Al Haddad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt lands a hook that snaps the head of Al Haddad backwards.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
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.
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!
#R3#
Dirt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands with a cross. #CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch.
Al Haddad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Al Haddad misses with a body punch.
Al Haddad stalling in the clinch but Dirt improves position.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Al Haddad blocking some punches.
Al Haddad throws an elbow but it misses.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad gets through Dirt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
A short right from Al Haddad on the inside.
A short right from Al Haddad on the inside.
Al Haddad misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad.
Al Haddad lands an uppercut.#T1#
Al Haddad working aggressively here.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Al Haddad blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Al Haddad.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Haddad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Al Haddad tries to work over Dirt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
Al Haddad slowing the pace effectively.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Al Haddad lands a knee to the body.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Al Haddads head.
Al Haddad effectively controlling the action here.
Dirt lands a right hand.
Al Haddad trying to land knees to the body.
Al Haddad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Dirt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Al Haddad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Al Haddad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Haddad throws a head punch that misses.
Al Haddad can't find room to land a body shot as Dirt controls the action.
Al Haddad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Al Haddad throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Al Haddad.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Al Haddad. #T3#
Al Haddad holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Haddad.
Al Haddad tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Al Haddad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Dirt rushes Al Haddad and presses him up against the cage.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dirt.
Al Haddad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dirt misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt. #T4#
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Al Haddad fails to land.
Al Haddad looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Haddad.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Al Haddad is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirt has double underhooks.
Al Haddad throws an elbow that misses.
Elias Al Haddad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Haddad misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Al Haddad.
Dirt misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Al Haddad showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dirt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Dirt!

A relieved looking Joe Dirt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: HFC 286 Creeper vs Sharp     
Date:   Nov 05, 2016
#R1##CL#
Dirt has closed the distance and engaged Templar in a clinch.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Templar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Dirt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Dirt scores with a shoulder strike.
Templar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
A short right from Dirt on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Templar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirt avoids it.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
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!
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Templar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Templar tries to throw a body punch but Dirt avoids it by throwing Templar back against the cage.
Dirt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt gets through Templar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Templar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirt gets an underhook and turns Templar into the cage.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dirt as Templar tries to tie him up.
Templar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templar working aggressively here.
Dirt lands a left hand.
Templar working aggressively here.
Templar tries to land knees in the clinch but Dirt avoids the damage to the body.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Templar lands a nice knee to the body.
Templar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Templar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt. #T2#
Templar is looking to control Dirt's arms but Dirt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Templar has his back to the cage.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templar.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Templar misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Templar.
Templar has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Templar lands a knee to the body.
Dirt lands a right hand.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Templar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Templar.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Templar.
Templar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Templar is trying to stall.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dirt.
Dirt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templar scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Templar.
Templar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Templar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar tries to land knees in the clinch but Dirt avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Dirt.
Templar trying to land knees to the body.
Templar working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Templar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar lands with a left to the head.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Templar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dirt tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Templar takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar misses with some punches.
Templar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dirt.
Templar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix Templar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dirt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Templar backwards.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Templar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar is trying to stall.
Dirt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dirt gets through Templar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Templar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Templar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Templar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar just leaning against Dirt, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Dirt.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Templar misses with the head strike.
Dirt avoiding damage as Templar throws knees to the body.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Templar.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar trying to land knees to the body.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templar lands a shoulder strike.
Templar stalling.
Still in the clinch, Templar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
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!
Templar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar misses with a punch to the body.
Dirt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar 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.
Dirt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Templar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirt.
Templar misses with the head strike.
Dirt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Templar lands with a light punch inside.
Dirt lands a left hand.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dirt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dirt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Dirt.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar lands with a left to the head.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
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!
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templar.
Templar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dirt.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar tries to stall but Dirt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Templar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dirt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Templar misses with the head strike.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Templar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt managing to block the knees to the body from Templar.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar throws a head punch that misses.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Templar blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dirt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phoenix Templar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3##CL#
Dirt takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Dirt lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar is struggling to control the position.
Templar blocking some punches.
Dirt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templar lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
Templar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Templar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar stalling in the clinch but Dirt improves position.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Templar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirt gets an underhook and turns Templar into the cage.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Templar 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.
Templar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar misses with some punches.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Templar.
Templar blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Templar.
Templar missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dirt.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
A short right from Templar on the inside.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Templar tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Templar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dirt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Templar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Templar lands a left hand.
Templar takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Templar is rocked!
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Templar is still on wobbly legs! Can Dirt finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Templar.
Templar throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirt.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar seems to have recovered his senses.
Templar tries to stall but Dirt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Templar.
Templar has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt. #T3#
Dirt misses with some punches.
Templar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Dirt misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Templar lands with a right to the head.
Templar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirt avoids it.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Templar.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Templar 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.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Templar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Templar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Templar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dirt gets an underhook and turns Templar into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Templar obliges.
Templar lands a nice knee to the body.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Templar.
Templar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Templar misses with some punches.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Templar lands an uppercut.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Templar crunches a lovely knee into Dirt's ribcage.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Templar fails to land.
Templar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dirt avoiding damage as Templar throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Dirt.
Well Templar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phoenix Templar!

Phoenix Templar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: AD348: Birdo     
Date:   Apr 27, 2016
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Valente blocks the leg kick.
Dirt scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Valente closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dirt misses with a punch to the body.
Valente struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirt controls his hands.
Valente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Valente lands an elbow just above Dirt 's eye.
Valente lands an elbow inside that Dirt shrugs off.
Dirt lands with a left to the head.
Valente lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Valente.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valente blocks a body shot from Dirt.
Valente has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valente.
Dirt tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirt's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dirt as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirt lands a body shot. #T1#
Dirt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valente blocking some punches.
Valente tries to throw a body punch but Dirt avoids it by throwing Valente back against the cage.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Valente.
Valente working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Dirt.
Dirt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valente lands a body shot.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Valente taking a breather.
Valente throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Dirt.
Dirt takes a shot to the head.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Valente.
Nice body punch from Dirt.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Valente working aggressively here. #T2#
Dirt tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valente lands an elbow inside that Dirt shrugs off.
Valente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valente dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Valente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dirt struggles to land a body shot inside as Valente controls his hands.
Valente lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valente pushes off an throws an elbow but Dirt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Valente lands a damaging elbow.
Valente has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
Valente has a couple of punches blocked by Dirt.
A head punch on the inside from Valente fails to land.
Valente misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Stalling in the clinch from Valente. #T3#
Dirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Valente on the inside.
Dirt tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirt tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dirt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Dirt scores with a shoulder strike.
Dirt blocks the elbow strike.
Dirt lands a nice uppercut.
Valente has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dirt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valente can turn it around.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
Dirt tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valente.
Dirt lands a nice uppercut.
Dirt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valente backwards.
Dirt blocks a body shot from Valente. #T4#
Nice elbow from Valente.
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!
Valente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt misses with a body punch.
Valente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirt lands a right hand.
Valente lands a nice elbow.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
A short left from Valente.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valente.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
Valente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Dirt.
Valente lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlinhos Valente will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Valente throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valente.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valente.
Valente fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Valente.
Valente avoids a punch combination nicely.
Valente ducks under a wild hook from Dirt.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
Valente with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dirt misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Valente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valente feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dirt's calf.
Dirt swings for the body but Valente moves out of range.
Dirt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valente's calf.
Dirt moves away from the strike by Valente.
Dirt is looking to chop away at Valente's legs. #T1#
Dirt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valente throws out the jab.
Dirt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dirt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Valente connects with an inside leg kick.
Valente's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirt under the eye.
Dirt slips under a jab.
Dirt takes a swing at Valente's ribcage but misses.
Valente misses with a low kick as Dirt jumps back.
Valente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Valente misses.
Dirt slips under a jab from Valente.
Valente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirt. That did some damage!
Valente fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirt misses with a wild combination.
Dirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Valente checks a low kick from Dirt.
Dirt swats away the attempt to clinch by Valente.#T2#
Valente feints and then cracks Dirt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dirt down.
Valente slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dirt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Valente tries to clinch but Dirt moves out of range.
Dirt throwing a counter right hand but Valente manages to avoid it.
Dirt is looking to wear down Valente with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Dirt is predictable there
and Valente counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dirt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dirt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Valente misses with a wild body shot.
Dirt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dirt cracks the inside of Valente's front leg.
Valente stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Dirt blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Valente lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dirt doesn't seem phased though.
Dirt throws out a leg kick but Valente moves out of range and Dirt only half commits. #CL#
Dirt darts in and clinches Valente up against the cage.
Valente swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valente looking to stall.
Carlinhos Valente seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Valente. #T3#
Dirt can't find room to land a body shot as Valente controls the action.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt misses with some punches.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Valente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dirt's brow.
Dirt tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Dirt blocks an elbow strike.
Valente misses with a punch to the body.
Dirt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dirt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirt throws a head punch that misses.
Valente scores with a shoulder strike.
Dirt prevents a body shot from Valente.
Dirt misses with a punch to the body.
Dirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dirt tries to work over Valente's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Dirt working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dirt as Valente tries to tie him up.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
Valente throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Dirt avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dirt.
Valente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valente lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valente lands with a left to the head.
Valente is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valente.
Valente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirt's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlinhos Valente showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Dirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Dirt connects with a body shot.
Valente fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dirt is out of range.
Valente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dirt.
Dirt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dirt checks a leg kick.
Valente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valente.
Dirt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valente dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirt. That did some damage!
Valente moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Dirt misses
and Valente counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirt tries to work over Valente's front leg with a kick but Valente checks it.
Valente lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dirt looks to land a left hand but Valente moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valente drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Dirt thumps Valente with a low kick.
Dirt misses the shot to the body.
Dirt scores with a shot to the body.
Valente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valente misses with a low kick.
Valente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dirt jabs Valente to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dirt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dirt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Valente as he checks the leg kick.
Valente looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valente lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dirt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valente wants to clinch up but Dirt keeps it at a distance.
Valente takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Valente.
Dirt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valente.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Dirt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dirt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valente lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Valente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirt's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Valente.
Dirt tries a body shot but Valente blocks it.
Valente lands a nice elbow.
Valente's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt misses with a punch to the body.
Dirt avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Valente throws an elbow but misses.
Dirt blocks an elbow strike from Valente.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Valente blocks a body shot from Dirt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirt.
A nice left hand lands by Dirt.
Valente takes a shot to the head.
Carlinhos Valente is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Valente.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valente.
Dirt blocks the elbow strike.
Dirt avoids the elbow strike from Valente, against the cage.
Dirt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dirt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirt struggles to land a body shot inside as Valente controls his hands.
Dirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valente blocking some punches.
Dirt working aggressively here.
Dirt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valente blocks an uppercut.
Dirt gets through Valente's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Dirt.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Valente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Valente avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dirt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Dirt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Valente has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlinhos Valente!

A relieved looking Carlinhos Valente thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AD343: Super Luigi     
Date:   Apr 06, 2016
#R1#
Lesnoe cracks the inside of Dirt's front leg.
Nice body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dirt.
Lesnoe throws a good cross that connects.
Dirt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dirt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Lesnoe misses.
Nice body punch from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dirt checks a leg kick nicely.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dirt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Dirt saw that one coming.
Dirt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lesnoe counters with a body kick.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Dirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A jab from Dirt does it's job there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesnoe.
Dirt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Dirt.
Lesnoe throws the kick towards the body but Dirt avoids it.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the side of Dirt's head but Dirt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Dirt misses.
Dirt throws out a powerful jab.
Dirt lands a head shot.
Dirt blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Dirt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dirt ducks right into an uppercut from Lesnoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the body.
Dirt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dirt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dirt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lesnoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lesnoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Lesnoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirt avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick
and Dirt counters with a left to the body.
Dirt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dirt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnoe counters with a solid body kick.
Lesnoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lesnoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dirt scores with a punch to the head.
Dirt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesnoe rather than just go for the knockout.
Lesnoe throws out a loose jab but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnoe.
Dirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Dirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dirt lands a nice shot that snaps Lesnoe's head back. #T3#
Dirt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lesnoe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Lesnoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dirt tries to land a leg kick but Lesnoe saw it coming and moves away.
Dirt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dirt avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dirt! But no joy.
Lesnoe lands with a nice body kick.
Lesnoe fails to land the takedown.
Lesnoe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dirt will feel that in the morning.
Dirt tried to score with a low kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Dirt wants to land a leg kick but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Dirt misses.
A swing and a miss from Dirt.#T4#
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Dirt misses with a hook.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Dirt jabs Lesnoe right on the nose. Lesnoe blinks but takes it well.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dirt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dirt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dirt manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dirt connects with a crisp jab.
Dirt lands a jab to Lesnoe's midsection.
Dirt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dirt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lesnoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Dirt blocks the low kick.
Dirt with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnoe, as that shot connected.
Lesnoe looks to throw the jab but Dirt is out of range.
Dirt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe throws a low kick, looking for Dirt's leg but Dirt calmly moves out of range.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Lesnoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Lesnoe scores with a hook to the body. Dirt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Dirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt tries to work over Lesnoe's front leg with a kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Lesnoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dirt is quick to defend against it.
Dirt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lesnoe on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dirt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnoe tries a low kick but Dirt avoids it.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dirt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dirt. Lesnoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnoe feints and then cracks Dirt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dirt down.
Dirt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dirt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dirt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lesnoe thuds a left hand into Dirt's body.
Dirt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dirt.
Lesnoe cracks the inside of Dirt's front leg.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dirt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lesnoe has got the better of the exchanges.
Dirt throws a hook to the side of Lesnoe's head but Lesnoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Dirt there.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Dirt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dirt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Dirt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnoe moves away.#CL#
Lesnoe gets a clinch.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirt takes a shot to the head.
Dirt tries a body shot but Lesnoe blocks it.
Dirt tries to throw a body punch but Lesnoe avoids it by throwing Dirt back against the cage.
Lesnoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lesnoe tries a body shot but Dirt blocks it.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Dirt lands a nice shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lesnoe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lesnoe pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Lesnoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Dirt blocks an uppercut.
Lesnoe blocking some punches.
Lesnoe lands with a right to the head.
Lesnoe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirt can do to turn this around?
Dirt misses with some punches.
Lesnoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lesnoe lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands with a right to the head.
Lesnoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dirt can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnoe controls the action.
A short right from Lesnoe on the inside. #BC#
Lesnoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick which misses Dirt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirt tries to avoid it.
Dirt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lesnoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lesnoe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lesnoe is looking to clinch but Dirt is avoiding it.
Lesnoe lands a nice shot to the body.
Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dirt.
Lesnoe wants to clinch up but Dirt keeps it at a distance.
Dirt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
Dirt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Dirt.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Lesnoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Dirt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lesnoe with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Dirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dirt wants it to stay on the feet.
Lesnoe lands a right hook to the body.
Dirt throws a jab when Lesnoe was well out of range.
Lesnoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dirt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lesnoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lesnoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Dirt saw it coming and moves away.
Dirt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dirt.
Dirt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dirt swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Dirt misses with a looping right.
A jab from Lesnoe does it's job there.#T1#
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe wants to slow Dirt down by chopping away at his legs.
Dirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dirt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnoe throws out the jab.
Lesnoe throws a head kick but Dirt moves out of range.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Dirt.
A quick step to the side and Lesnoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Dirt connects with the punch.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dirt.
Good work by Dirt as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnoe connects with a jab.
Lesnoe scores with a nice strike.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.#T2#
Dirt wants to land a leg kick but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dirt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnoe. That did some damage!
Dirt misses with a wild body shot.
Dirt swings for the body but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Lesnoe lands a right hook to the body.
Dirt lands an overhand right.
Lesnoe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dirt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe motions for Dirt to come forward. Lesnoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dirt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3##CL2#
Dirt moves into range and clinches up with Lesnoe.
Dirt blocking some punches.
Dirt misses with a body punch.
Dirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands a right hand.
Lesnoe tries to score a body lock takedown but Dirt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lesnoe blocks a body shot from Dirt.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Lesnoe working aggressively here.
Uebishe Lesnoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirt presses Lesnoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lesnoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Lesnoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirt backwards.
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Lesnoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dirt has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnoe.
Dirt misses with the head strike.
Lesnoe blocks a body shot from Dirt.
Dirt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lesnoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnoe pushes Dirt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnoe backwards.
Dirt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lesnoe.
Dirt tries to work over Lesnoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnoe backwards.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Uebishe Lesnoe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Dirt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dirt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dirt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnoe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dirt misses with a hook. Lesnoe ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Dirt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirt checks a leg kick.
Lesnoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirt is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Lesnoe.
Dirt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dirt lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Dirt misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dirt tests Lesnoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dirt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dirt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dirt is quick to defend against it.
Dirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe tries to land a front kick but Dirt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Dirt moves out of range.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Dirt moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Lesnoe as he checks the leg kick.
Lesnoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dirt.
Lesnoe half committed to a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dirt. Beautiful body shot.
Dirt looks to land a combination but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Dirt slips the punch.
Dirt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dirt moves out of range as Lesnoe strikes.
Dirt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lesnoe to score with a decent uppercut.
Dirt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe scores with a jab.#T2#
Dirt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dirt.
Dirt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe shoots in but Dirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Dirt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnoe is defended easily by Dirt.
Lesnoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dirt cracks the inside of Lesnoe's front leg.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dirt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dirt throws a good cross that connects.
Lesnoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
Dirt lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Dirt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uebishe Lesnoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt stuns Lesnoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Dirt misses with a leg kick.
Lesnoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lesnoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dirt is out of range and Lesnoe settles back down.
Dirt throws a front kick aimed at Lesnoe's knee but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Lesnoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dirt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Lesnoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dirt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A slow jab from Dirt misses its intended target.
Dirt lands an overhand right.
Dirt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lesnoe at a distance. #T4#
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dirt's calf.
Lesnoe checks a low kick from Dirt.
A low kick from Lesnoe misses
and Dirt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Lesnoe.
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!
Dirt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dirt connects with a single shot there.
Lesnoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dirt blocks the leg kick.
And Dirt responds with a good body kick, but Lesnoe manages to step out the way in time.
Lesnoe checks a leg kick.
Dirt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dirt avoids a kick to the body.
Nice cross by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe avoids the body shot from Dirt.
Lesnoe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lesnoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dirt dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Lesnoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesnoe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirt tries to avoid it but Lesnoe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirt to the ground. Dirt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesnoe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dirt is fending him off so far but Lesnoe persists. Nope, Dirt circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dirt misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dirt looks to land a combination but Lesnoe avoids it well.
Dirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - Lesnoe coming out on top.
Dirt connects with a body shot.
Lesnoe stalks Dirt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dirt's face. Dirt staggers backwards, shaken.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses.
Dirt throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
Dirt misses with a wild body shot.
Lesnoe cracks Dirt with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Dirt walks into a left hand.
Dirt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dirt throws a body punch but Lesnoe moves out of range.
Dirt blocks a jab.
Lesnoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dirt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lesnoe, as that shot connected.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Dirt moves away and avoids it.
Dirt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lesnoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dirt.
Lesnoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lesnoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Dirt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lesnoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lesnoe misses with a looping left.
Dirt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lesnoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dirt thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dirt's calf.
Lesnoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dirt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe tests Dirt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnoe connects with a crisp jab.
Lesnoe wants to slow Dirt down by chopping away at his legs.
Dirt loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Lesnoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dirt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lesnoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Lesnoe moves out of range as Dirt strikes.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Dirt.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dirt.
Lesnoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dirt scores with a three punch combo!
Dirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lesnoe jabs at Dirt's body.
Dirt takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirt throws out a leg kick but Lesnoe moves out of range and Dirt only half commits. #T4#
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Dirt.
Dirt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesnoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Dirt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dirt misses with a low kick.
Lesnoe throws a big counter combination but Dirt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe attempts a counter takedown but Dirt avoids it well and moves away.
A solid body kick from Lesnoe.
Dirt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnoe is just out of range.
Lesnoe tries to move into range but Dirt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnoe looks to land a combination but Dirt avoids it well.
Lesnoe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dirt misses with a straight right.
Dirt moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe backing away here, and Dirt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lesnoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!

Uebishe Lesnoe retains his lightweight title!
Uebishe Lesnoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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