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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirt McGirt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt misses with a hook. Hewitt ducked under it nicely.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGirt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but McGirt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGirt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
McGirt lands a jab to the head.
Hewitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGirt wants it to stay on the feet.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hewitt.
Hewitt blocks a jab.
Hewitt shoots in but McGirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hewitt fails with the takedown.
Hewitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGirt cracks Hewitt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hewitt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGirt pinned against the cage. McGirt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGirt misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt staying out of range there.
McGirt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hewitt wants to land a leg kick but McGirt is out of range.
McGirt throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGirt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGirt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGirt but McGirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from McGirt misses.
McGirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hewitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hewitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGirt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hewitt somewhat.
Hewitt tries to clinch but McGirt moves out of range.
McGirt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hewitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt throws a looping overhand right but McGirt ducks down to avoid it.
Hewitt shoots in looking for a takedown. McGirt tries to sprawl out of it but Hewitt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGirt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGirt throws a right and a left that Hewitt avoids nicely.
Dirt McGirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGirt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGirt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGirt throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGirt. Hewitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hewitt dives in and grabs McGirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGirt pushes down on Hewitt's head and hops out.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but McGirt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hewitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hewitt moves out of range as McGirt strikes.
McGirt misses with a left hand
and Hewitt counters by moving into the clinch.
McGirt lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hewitt is keeping busy.
McGirt wants to break free but Hewitt has control.
Hewitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hewitt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGirt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hewitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGirt prevents it.
Hewitt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGirt walks away with a smile on his face. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGirt throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGirt connects with a leg kick. Hewitt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hewitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGirt.
McGirt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hewitt.
Hewitt shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirt sprawls well. He's pushed Hewitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McGirt misses.
Hewitt takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGirt scoring well with a low kick there.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGirt sprawls well. McGirt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Hewitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hewitt walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGirt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hewitt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hewitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGirt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hewitt's half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt is just content to waste time from the top position. Hewitt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McGirt wants to control from the top but Hewitt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirt McGirt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGirt throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGirt misses with a low kick.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from McGirt does it's job there.
Hewitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGirt to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Hewitt.
Dirt McGirt is winning the standup battle so far.
McGirt cracks Hewitt with an open hand slap.
Hewitt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGirt manages to avoid it.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hewitt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGirt is trying to control Hewitt's posture but Hewitt avoids it.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGirt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hewitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hewitt is trying to get an arm triangle but McGirt is defending well.
McGirt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hewitt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGirt is looking for a sweep. Hewitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hewitt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGirt trying to control but Hewitt postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but McGirt defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt wants to free his trapped foot but McGirt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hewitt prevents McGirt from improving his position.
Hewitt passes to side control.
Hewitt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGirt, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGirt is trying to improve his position.
Hewitt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hewitt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGirt is looking for a sweep.
McGirt regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt trying to control here.
McGirt is positioning himself well to prevent Hewitt advancing to mount.
McGirt wants to control but Hewitt is keeping busy.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGirt is trying to maintain the position but Hewitt is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in gym closing inform me that Hewitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but McGirt defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hewitt is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Martin Hewitt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
McGirt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGirt tries a head kick but it misses.
McGirt misses with a looping right.
A big right from Hewitt misses.
Jab by McGirt.
McGirt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hewitt.
Hewitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGirt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hewitt somewhat.
The crowd cheers as McGirt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hewitt doesn't seem phased though.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGirt sprawls well. McGirt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hewitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Hewitt.
McGirt throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice sprawl there from McGirt as Hewitt shoots in.
McGirt misses with a hook.
McGirt lands with a straight right. Hewitt didn't see that one coming.
Hewitt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hewitt looks for a takedown but McGirt sprawls well.
Hewitt dives in for a single leg takedown but McGirt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hewitt blocking some punches.
A short right from McGirt on the inside.
McGirt tries to stall but Hewitt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGirt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hewitt is trying to pull guard but McGirt has him pressed against the cage.
Hewitt is working for takedown but McGirt is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is pressed up against the cage. Hewitt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGirt down to the mat. McGirt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hewitt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGirt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hewitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGirt throws a leg kick that misses.
McGirt looks to land a right hand but Hewitt moved out of range.
Hewitt tries for a takedown but McGirt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGirt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from McGirt misses.
McGirt throws out a loose jab but Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from McGirt misses.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
McGirt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hewitt circles away quickly and effectively.
McGirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hewitt.
McGirt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hewitt is out of range and McGirt settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt shoots in and drives through. McGirt sprawls well.
Hewitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGirt.
The fighters circling - Hewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hewitt checks the leg kick.
Hewitt defending well as McGirt loads up on a big left hand.
McGirt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hewitt darts in looking for a takedown but McGirt gets double underhooks and turns Hewitt into the cage.
Hewitt can't get the takedown.
Hewitt blocking some punches.
Hewitt goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGirt prevents it.
McGirt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hewitt.
McGirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Hewitt.
Hewitt is looking for a takedown.
Hewitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGirt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hewitts head.
Hewitt goes for a takedown attempt but McGirt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGirt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hewitt blocks the body kick.
Hewitt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGirt defends well and Hewitt ends up having to push McGirt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGirt lands a right hand.
McGirt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hewitt up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGirt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirt McGirt!
After winning the bout, Dirt McGirt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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