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Ascension Amsterdam 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Pettis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronny Bell!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pettis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pettis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell trying to control but Pettis is working from the bottom.
Bell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pettis is trying to improve his position.
Bell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pettis rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bell's guard! Nice work there by Pettis !
Pettis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bell looking for a sweep. Not yet Bell, not yet.
Bell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pettis defends well.
Pettis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bell holds on and takes a little breather.
Bell trying to control the position.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bell has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Pettis working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Bell defends easily.
Pettis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pettis has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pettis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pettis tries to improve position but can't.
Pettis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pettis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bell controls the pace.
Bell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pettis has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pettis has tightened it up now! Bell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Pettis !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Stanislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Telephone Banking. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
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240 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Stanislav!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislav looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Stanislav drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Jones wants to stand but Stanislav is controlling the position.
Stanislav looking to pass the guard.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Stanislav advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stanislav is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Stanislav is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stanislav pulls his head out easily.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Stanislav is controlling him
Stanislav is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Stanislav seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Stanislav's back. He's all about the action.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Stanislav is controlling him
Jones won't allow Stanislav to pass to mount.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Stanislav is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stanislav wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones's coaches at Xtreme Fight Club (easily best in Amsterdam) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones wants to control but Stanislav is keeping busy.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stanislav's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stanislav's back!
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Stanislav manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Stanislav.
Stanislav drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Stanislav off! Stanislav jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Stanislav from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Stanislav advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stanislav wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanislav wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Stanislav postures up.
Stanislav slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanislav on the ground.
Stanislav is trying for a kimura here. Jones looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stanislav wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Stanislav!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard B Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhen Ji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddick comes to the cage accompanied by I Am Hell. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard B Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zhen Ji!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle, before Riddick throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ji's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Riddick lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Richard B Riddick!
Our winner, Richard B Riddick, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Balboa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Alexandersson lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Balboa.
Alexandersson misses with a double jab.
Alexandersson jabs at Balboa's body.
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!
Alexandersson lands a glancing blow to the side of Balboa's head.
Alexandersson moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Alexandersson lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balboa backwards.
Rocky Balboa's cut is getting worse.
Balboa looking to stall.
Alexandersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Alexandersson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alexandersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balboas head.
Alexandersson cracks Balboa with a nice body shot.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Alexandersson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Balboa or not.
Alexandersson lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandersson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands a right hand.
Rocky Balboa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexandersson scores with a shoulder strike.
Alexandersson pushes Balboa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balboa is rocked!
Alexandersson dips a shoulder and cracks Balboa with a mighty uppercut! Balboa falls back against the cage and Alexandersson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Balboa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alexandersson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gymer Alexandersson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Whitehope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Morten Joikhaaja was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Whitehope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitehope swivels and escapes.
Whitehope stuffs the takedown attempt from Joikhaaja. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Joikhaaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whitehope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mark Whitehope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitehope swivels and escapes.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown
and Whitehope counters with a series of strikes that sends Joikhaaja to the canvas! Whitehope follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Joikhaaja is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joikhaaja pulls Whitehope in close to prevent any damage.
Whitehope landing with the ground and pound.
Joikhaaja is still in real trouble! Can Whitehope finish him?
Whitehope with a flurry of punches that miss.
Whitehope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joikhaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Whitehope trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitehope is in close to Joikhaaja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whitehope gets to his feet and stands over Joikhaaja, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Joikhaaja felt that one! Whitehope unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Joikhaaja from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Whitehope!
Mark Whitehope decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Korotkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artem Korotkov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li keeps the fight on the outside.
Korotkov throws a right and a left that Li avoids nicely.
Li changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Korotkov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korotkov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Li is controlling him well.
Korotkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Li wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Korotkov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Li lands an elbow.
Li advances to full mount.
Li landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li landing punches.
Li working the ground and pound effectively.
Li cracks Korotkov with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Li!
Jason Li spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sydney Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monster Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290 lbs
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239 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sydney Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monster Hero!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero scoring well with a low kick there.
Hero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at M Jay's Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Hero throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones lands a high kick!
It looks like Monster Hero has been cut.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero lands with a shot to the body.
Hero blocks the body kick.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Hero thumps Jones with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hero with a hook.
Hero wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Hero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hero.
Hero feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crunch! Hero slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Hero connects with an inside leg kick.
Hero connects with the punch.
Hero scores with a nice body kick.
Hero scores with a punch to the head.
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice jab there from Hero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hero.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hero can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monster Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Hero looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hero backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Jones's temple! It sends Jones violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hero celebrates and the doctors try to help Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Monster Hero!
Monster Hero is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Monster Hero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 lbs
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dickie Dirty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Clay!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dirty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dirty scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Dirty tries to pass the half guard into mount. Clay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dirty looks to land a strike but Clay avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clay keeping full guard, as Dirty tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Hey Steve's Fight Shack inform us that Clay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dirty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clay keeping full guard, as Dirty tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay keeping full guard, as Dirty tries to pass.
Clay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dirty postures up in Clay's guard and throws a big left but Clay blocks it.
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirty is one step ahead there.
Dirty looking to pass the guard.
Dirty trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay keeping full guard, as Dirty tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dirty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clay swivels and escapes.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Dirty ducks down to avoid it.
Tyson Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Dirty tenderised Clay's leg. Clay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Clay shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dirty eats them both and turns towards Clay to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dirty looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Dirty lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dirty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Dirty ducks down to avoid it.
Clay misses with a straight right.
Dirty gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Clay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dirty is trying to keep Clay in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clay wants to control from the top but Dirty keeps moving.
Clay stands and throws Dirty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dirty takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dirty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dirty tries to bench press Clay off him but Clay keeps the position.
Clay lands a few punches from side control.
Dirty is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ruumishuone, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay scoring with punches and elbows.
Clay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dirty to see if he's OK.
Dirty is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Clay off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirty looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Clay is controlling Dirty 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Dirty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay pushing down on Dirty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clay wants to take a breather but Dirty is having none of it.
Dirty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Dirty's legs - danger averted.
Dirty working a defensive guard here.
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 Dickie Dirty will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dirty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clay looks to land a combination but Dirty avoids it well.
Clay defending well as Dirty loads up on a big left hand.
Clay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dirty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clay.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Clay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clay moves out of range of the leg kick from Dirty.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Clay enables Dirty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Clay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty pushing down on Clay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Dirty is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dirty is pressing down on Clay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clay is holding on for now.
Dirty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clay is just riding it out for now. Dirty eventually gives up the hold.
Dirty moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clay!
Clay tries to hold on but Dirty pushes him away.
Dirty working Clay over with strikes here.
Clay defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dirty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay tries to lock up and control but Dirty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dirty looking to secure an arm triangle but Clay defends it well.
Dirty is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Clay has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Clay!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty working a defensive guard here.
Clay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dirty keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
Clay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dirty wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirty is working hard here to advance position.
Clay postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clay slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay is pressing down on Dirty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dirty is holding on for now.
Dirty trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clay in particular looking to stall.
Dirty wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dirty tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirty is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Dirty dominated that second round.
That's time! Dirty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dirty throws the kick towards the body but Clay avoids it.
Clay fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dirty connects with a solid leg kick.
Clay throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dirty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dirty.
Clay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clay throws out a loose jab but Dirty uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Dirty.
Clay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirty avoids it really well and circles away.
Clay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dirty sprawls well. Dirty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clay gets slowly back to his feet.
Dickie Dirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Clay.
Clay jabs Dirty right on the nose. Dirty blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay throws a looping overhand right but Dirty ducks down to avoid it.
Dirty bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Clay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clay throws a hook but Dirty blocks it.
Clay misses with a looping right.
Dirty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Clay shoots in but Dirty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Clay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dirty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clay.
Clay scores with a punch to the head.
Clay swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dirty to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clay's head.
Clay throws a series of punches but Dirty avoids them all with ease.
Dirty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dirty, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clay thuds his right hand into Dirty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clay waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dirty.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dirty.
Dirty connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clay tries for a takedown but Dirty circles away easily
so Dirty counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clay looking for a sweep. Not yet Clay, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clay is keeping the position for now.
Dirty is looking to pass into half guard but Clay pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Clay is in guard.
Dirty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clay is aware though and is defending well.
Clay cracks Dirty with a solid left hand.
Clay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clay won't allow Dirty to sweep him here.
Dickie Dirty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Clay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Clay wants to control from the top but Dirty keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dirty is trying to control the position but Clay postures up.
Dirty wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dirty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay chips away with some ground and pound.
Clay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clay tries to move to mount but Dirty blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dickie Dirty did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clay misses with a body punch
and Dirty counters with a right hand to the body.
Clay throws a hook but Dirty avoids it easily.
Dirty looking to score a takedown here. Clay is defending well but Dirty drives through and ends up in Clay's guard.
Dirty drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Clay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dirty has Clay in his guard.
Clay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clay trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay looking to improve position, pressing down on Dirty's thigh with his hand. Dirty seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Clay paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Clay's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Dirty picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dickie Dirty!
Dickie Dirty retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Dickie Dirty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Tyson Clay had this to say: 'I shit the bed.'.
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