PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hines (ranked 1408 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dirk (ranked 1996 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Dirk will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hines
vs
Dirk

180 cm
27
245 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
27
238 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Dirk!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Hines or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirk, which made it look bad.
Dirk scores with a hook to the body. Hines takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hines throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dirk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hines is in Dirk's guard.
Hines lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hines postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hines has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hines trying to control the position from guard on top but Dirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hines distracts Dirk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk looking for a sweep. Not yet Dirk, not yet.
Hines wants to control from the top but Dirk keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hines's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dirk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hines is looking to improve his position.

Dirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Dirk wants to free his trapped foot but Hines is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dirk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hines regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hines looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dirk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hines swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hines looking for a sweep. Not yet Hines, not yet.
Hines controls Dirk momentarily but Dirk frees himself.
Dirk looking to pass the guard.
Dirk keeps trying to improve his position.
Dirk passes Hines's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dirk wants to pass to mount but Hines is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines wants to improve his position but Dirk is controlling well.
Hines has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Dirk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hines sees it coming and defends easily.
Hines works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hines has his foot on Dirk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirk works his way back into a safe position though.
Hines is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dirk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hines pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk tries to roll over but Hines keeps him under control.
Dirk taking some punishment here, with Hines in his half guard.
Dirk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hines is pressing down on Dirk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dirk is holding on for now.
Hines is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hines winds up and cracks Dirk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dirk has hold of Hines's hands but Hines slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hines dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hines misses with a takedown
and Dirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hines drops his hands momentarily and Dirk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tom Dirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Dirk.
Dirk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hines looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dirk scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Mark Hines has been cut.
Hines has a takedown stuffed.
Dirk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hines under the eye.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirk.
Dirk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dirk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirk lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk scores with a jab to the body.
Hines misses with a left hand
and Dirk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hines on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hines takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dirk cracks Hines on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hines falls backwards against the cage. Dirk follows up with more strikes that drop Hines to his knees. Dirk keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hines! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Dirk!