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Event:
RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Dirk lands a slapping body shot.
Katsu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Katsu throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Katsu takes the fight into the clinch.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
We've been informed that Katsu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Katsu.
Dirk wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk is trying to stall.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Katsu prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu lands with a short shot to the head.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirk effectively controlling the action here.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Katsu presses Dirk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Katsu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk tries to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling the position. #T2#
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Katsu lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands with a right to the head.
Katsu tries a body shot but Dirk blocks it.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Katsu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirk.
Dirk working hard to break the clinch.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
Dirk misses with a body punch.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dirk or not.
Dirk trying to stall but Katsu improves his position.
Katsu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Dirk tries to work over Katsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirk is trying to force a seperation but Katsu has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Katsu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katsu cracks Dirk with a nice body shot.#T4#
Katsu blocking some punches.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Katsu prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Katsu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is trying to maintain a safe position but Katsu gets an underhook and turns Dirk into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Katsu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirk swivels and escapes.
Dirk throws a big counter combination but Katsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dirk throws a front kick aimed at Katsu's knee but Katsu avoids it well.
Dirk swings for the body but Katsu moves out of range.
#CL2#
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dirk misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk digs a right hand into Katsu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Katsu's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Katsu.
Katsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirk controls his hands.
Katsu lands a shoulder strike.
Dirk blocking some punches.
A short right from Katsu. #T1#
Katsu tries to work over Dirk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dirk blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
Katsu digs a right hand into Dirk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirk's gas tank.
Dirk tries to break free but Katsu pushes him back against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
Katsu misses with some punches.
Katsu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Katsu working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Katsu pushes Dirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk prevents a body shot from Katsu.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk blocks a body shot from Katsu. #T3#
Katsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Katsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu misses with a body punch.
Katsu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.
Dirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Katsu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Sama Katsu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu misses with a punch to the body.
Dirk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is trying to push Katsu away but Katsu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Katsu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch but Katsu keeps him there for the moment.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirk lands a shot to the 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!
Katsu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Katsu working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Katsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Katsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Katsu.#BC#
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
Dirk throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Dirk misses.
Katsu throws a fast counter high kick but Dirk manages to duck under it in time.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Katsu wants to counter with a clinch but Dirk pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katsu avoids a kick to the body.
Katsu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Katsu darts in and clinches Dirk up against the cage.
Dirk wants to break free but Katsu has control.
#T1#
Dirk wants to stall.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Katsu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk takes a shot to the head.
Katsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Katsu fails to land.
Katsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Katsu dodges an elbow strike from Dirk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsu has double underhooks.
Katsu lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Katsu.
Dirk working aggressively here.
#T2#
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk just leaning against Katsu, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsu.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Katsu has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Katsu has Dirk pressed against the cage, preventing Dirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Katsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Dirk controlling the action here for a moment.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Katsu is controlling him.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Katsu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dirk's efforts to push away.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Katsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk can't break the clinch.
Katsu has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katsu working aggressively here.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Danny Dirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Katsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Katsu lands a nice shot to the body.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Katsu has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Katsu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Katsu lands a nice uppercut.
Katsu throws a head punch that misses.
Katsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
Katsu misses with the head strike.
Dirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Katsu pushes Dirk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dirk trying to control the position but instead, Katsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirk into the cage.
Katsu misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sama Katsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Katsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sama Katsu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sama Katsu waved his t-shirt featuring Warpath Wear's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Danny Dirk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I WANT A REMATCH!'. |
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Event:
RMMA 10 - Lidl v Cricket
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Nelson connects with a leg kick.
Malik Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Dirk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Dirk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dirk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Dirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Dirk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Dirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Dirk is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dirk has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Dirk steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirk under the eye.
A jab from Dirk finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Dirk connects with the punch.
Dirk misses with a wild body shot.
Dirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dirk misses the target.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Dirk avoids nicely.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson misses with a hook. Dirk ducked under it nicely.
Dirk is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dirk 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 Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dirk jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Dirk throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Dirk pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Nice body punch from Dirk.
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!
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Dirk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range. #CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dirk moves out of range of the body kick.
Dirk keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Dirk pushes him off.
Danny Dirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Dirk avoids it easily.
Dirk misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Dirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirk avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Danny Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Nelson.
Nelson lands an elbow just above Dirk 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dirk's brow.
Dirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Come on Dirk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nelson keeps control of Dirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dirk pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Dirk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirk throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson throws a hook but Dirk avoids it easily.
Dirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
As Nelson looks to move away, Dirk throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
Dirk staying out of range there.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson moves to clinch but Dirk breaks away
and Dirk counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Dirk to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dirk tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dirk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Dirk looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Dirk. #TD2#
Nelson decides to pull guard.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirk is one step ahead there.
Dirk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.#ES2#
Nelson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dirk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Dirk stalling in the clinch.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dirk's brow.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk effectively controlling the action here.
Dirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dirk's defenses.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Dirk staying out of range there.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Dirk blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dirk regains guard immediately.
Dirk wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson stands up over Dirk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Dirk's brow.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Dirk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dirk's head.
Dirk wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Dirk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dirk tries to get out of the position.#ES#
Dirk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Dirk throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Dirk lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Danny Dirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dirk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Dirk.
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Dirk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.
Dirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Dirk's head back.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dirk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Dirk managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson is pushing Dirk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dirk leaning against his opponent.
#T2#
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dirk prevents it.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Dirk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Dirk avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Nelson is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Nelson. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Dirk has been cut.#T3#
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dirk blocking some punches.
#T4#
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Dirk avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Nelson!
After the fight, Malik Nelson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Danny Dirk had this to say: 'I WANT A REMATCH!'. |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Dirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reijiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Reijiro throws an off balance right hand
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirk punishes Reijiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Dirk throws a front kick aimed at Reijiro's knee but Reijiro avoids it well.
Reijiro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Dirk misses with a double jab
and Reijiro counters with a three punch combo that has Dirk backing up. Dirk nods at Reijiro to acknowledge the strikes.
Dirk throws a nice looking combination but Reijiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk dodges the punch combination from Reijiro.
Dirk staying out of range there.
Dirk's corner calls for a 1-2. Dirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reijiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reijiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Dirk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Dirk does no damage.
Reijiro throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dirk counter with a right hand.
Reijiro throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dirk misses with a two punch combination.
Reijiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reijiro scores with a hook.
Reijiro misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Dirk.
A jab from Reijiro misses.
Dirk lands a jab to the nose.
Reijiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reijiro scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Dirk clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Dirk trying to stall but Reijiro improves his position.
Dirk prevents Reijiro from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Dirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reijiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dirk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reijiro's head backwards.
Reijiro takes one to the chin there.
Dirk throws out a loose jab but Reijiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Reijiro misses.
Dirk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reijiro counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reijiro.
Reijiro misses with a double jab
and Dirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Reijiro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Reijiro tries to keep at a distance but Dirk has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Dirk breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Reijiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reijiro looks to land a left hand but Dirk moved out of range nicely.
It looks like Dirk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dirk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reijiro.
A slow jab from Reijiro misses its intended target.
Reijiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
Dirk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reijiro counters with a right hand to the body.
Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reijiro swings for the body but Dirk moves out of range.
Dirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reijiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirk was well out of range. Poor timing from Reijiro.#T4#
Reijiro defending well as Dirk loads up on a big left hand.
Dirk misses with a wild combination.
Reijiro lands a nice shot that snaps Dirk's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reijiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reijiro jabs Dirk right on the nose. Dirk blinks but takes it well.
Reijiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range.
Dirk is looking to clinch but Reijiro is avoiding it.
Dirk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reijiro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dirk scrambles back to his feet.
Reijiro avoids the head kick by Dirk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Reijiro finds it's way through Dirk's defenses.
Reijiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dirk tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uegaki Reijiro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reijiro misses with a double jab
and Dirk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reijiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Reijiro avoids the body shot from Dirk.
Reijiro throws a counter combo.
Dirk moves away from the strike by Reijiro.
Dirk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reijiro 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.
Dirk slips under a jab from Reijiro.
Dirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dirk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reijiro.
Dirk is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk slips a straight right by Reijiro.
Dirk scores with a head kick.
Uegaki Reijiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Dirk.
Reijiro connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reijiro throws a shot from downtown. Dirk moves away and avoids it.#T1##CL#
Dirk closes the distance and clinches.
Reijiro cracks Dirk with a nice body shot.
Reijiro taking a breather.
Reijiro tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Reijiro back against the cage. #BC#
Dirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reijiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dirk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reijiro misses with a straight left.
Dirk slips under a jab from Reijiro.
Danny Dirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reijiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Reijiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy left from Reijiro finds it's target.
Dirk throws a series of punches but Reijiro moves out of range.
Dirk moves forwards but Reijiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Dirk tries to land a leg kick but Reijiro saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reijiro. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Dirk.
Reijiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirk is just out of range.
It looked like Dirk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dirk throws a leg kick but Reijiro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Reijiro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reijiro swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reijiro throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reijiro misses with an uppercut
letting Dirk counter with a right hand.
Reijiro throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reijiro throws a jab when Dirk was well out of range.
Dirk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reijiro moves away.
Reijiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#KD#
Dirk drops Reijiro with a beautiful combination! Reijiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dirk is looking for the KO!#ROC#Reijiro is rocked!
Reijiro walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Reijiro limp body while Dirk jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Dirk!
Danny Dirk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
RMMA 3 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Cricket moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Cricket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk trying to control the position but instead, Cricket has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirk into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dirk.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow. #BC2#
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Cricket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirk is trying to force a seperation but Cricket has the dominant position.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Dirk controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Dirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk lands with a right to the head.
Dirk is trying to stall.
Cricket digs a right hand into Dirk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirk's gas tank.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling him.
A short left from Cricket.
Cricket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dirk looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Dirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cricket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cricket has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk tries to circle away but Cricket has him pinned against the cage.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Cricket on the inside. #T4#
Cricket lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk is trying to maintain a safe position but Cricket gets an underhook and turns Dirk into the cage.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Dirk tries to break free but Cricket pushes him back against the cage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
A short right from Cricket.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cricket as Dirk tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Cricket.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Cricket clinches.
Dirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cricket lands with a light punch inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Rickety Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Dirk misses with an elbow strike.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk lands an elbow that stopped Cricket in his tracks for a moment.
Dirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Dirk working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirk blocking some punches.
A short left from Cricket.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Cricket has double underhooks.
Dirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket is working Dirk over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Cricket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirk can do to turn this around?
Dirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
Dirk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Dirk taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land. #BC2#
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Dirk blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirk blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Cricket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket. #T4#
Dirk blocking some punches.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Dirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dirk unleashes a big counter combination but Cricket bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rickety Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cricket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket tries to clinch but Dirk is having none of it.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dirk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dirk misses with a head kick.
Cricket tries to clinch but Dirk moves out of range. #CL#
Cricket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Dirk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dirk looking to stall.
#T1#
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cricket instigates a clinch.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirk blocking some punches.
#T2#
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
#BC2#
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket moves to clinch but Dirk breaks away
letting Dirk counter with a right hand.
Cricket takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Cricket moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land. #BC2#
Dirk breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cricket has Dirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirk looking to stall.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk trying to control the position but instead, Cricket has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirk into the cage.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk tries to break free but Cricket pushes him back against the cage.
Dirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket avoids the elbow strike from Dirk, against the cage.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Dirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cricket lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Dirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danny Dirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Cricket tries to clinch up.
Cricket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket looks to clinch
and Dirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Cricket forces Dirk back against the cage and clinches.
Cricket working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Dirk clinches up against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dirk.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dirk throws a body kick that misses.
Cricket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Dirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cricket manages to avoid it.
Rickety Cricket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Dirk circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Dirk.
I think Cricket 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickety Cricket!
Danny Dirk was interviewed post fight and said 'I WANT A REMATCH!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Dirk.
Dirk misses with the combination.
Coffey misses with a takedown attempt - Dirk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coffey throws a low kick but Dirk moves out of range easily.
Coffey wants to clinch up but Dirk keeps it at a distance.
Dirk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coffey throws a head kick that misses.
Dirk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coffey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dirk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coffey.#CL#
Dirk clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coffey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dirk walks away with a smile on his face. Coffey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Dirk has managed to clinch.
Dirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coffey or not.
Coffey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dirk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Coffey.#T1##TD2#
Coffey manages to pull guard.
Dirk wants to get up but he can't break Coffey's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Coffey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coffey looking for a sweep. Not yet Coffey, not yet. #SU#
Dirk stands up and waves to Coffey to follow him.
Dirk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dirk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coffey. #T2#
Coffey shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coffey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Coffey looks to move away, Dirk throws a big counter combo but Coffey just gets out of the way.
Coffey looks winded!
Dirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coffey circles away quickly and effectively.
Coffey wants to counter with a clinch but Dirk pushes him away.
Coffey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dirk's waist but Dirk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Coffey off to one side. #KD#
Dirk drops Coffey with a beautiful combination! Coffey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dirk is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Magnus Coffey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Dirk lands a big uppercut and Coffey crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Coffey looks OK. Dirk waves Coffey back to his feet!#ROC#Coffey is rocked!
Coffey is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Dirk Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Coffey is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Dirk!
Danny Dirk was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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