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Event:
StrikeForce Union #34
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Costa cracks Dirt with an open hand slap.
Costa lands the left hand.
Costa lands with a hook. Dirt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Costa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dirt fails with the takedown
and Costa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dirt.
Costa with a jab.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Dirt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirt tries to avoid it.
Costa avoids the body shot from Dirt.
Dirt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Dirt is rocked!
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!
Are you kidding me?! Costa ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dirt clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Costa!
After the fight, Vinicius Costa 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.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #29
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dirt being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts cracks Dirt with a solid left hand.
Dirt trying to control the position.
#ES#
Dirt kicks Roberts off and gets to his feet.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.#TD2#
Dirt gets caught flat footed, as Roberts shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Roberts is standing up over Dirt. Dirt looks to escape but Roberts dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVR#
Roberts lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Roberts wants to control but Dirt is keeping him busy.
Dirt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roberts is working away from the top position though.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dirt is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts working Dirt over with strikes.
Dirt wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy.
Roberts is trying to control. Dirt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dirt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Dirt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Dirt is rocked!
Roberts lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dirt! More strikes land and this one is all over! Roberts jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
An out of breath Jeff Roberts thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Costa.
Dirt shoots in for a double leg but Costa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good leg kick by Costa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vinicius Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dirt gets a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Costa.
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Dirt pulls guard.
Dirt trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Costa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Costa trying to control but Dirt is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dirt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dirt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dirt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dirt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Costa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dirt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dirt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Costa! #SUB2#
Dirt wants to finish this one by submission but Costa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dirt.
Dirt prevents Costa from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Dirt looking to secure an arm triangle but Costa defends it well. #T3#
Costa can't escape the position.
Costa tries to hold on but Dirt postures up.
Costa is looking to improve his position but Dirt isn't that keen on the idea.
Costa has given up his back.
#SUB2#
Dirt looking to break Costa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Costa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dirt will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dirt gets his hands free as Costa looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Costa tries to roll but Dirt sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Dirt go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Dirt is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Costa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Costa just trying to survive but Dirt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirt has the hooks in. Costa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Costa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dirt is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt dominated that 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.
#R2#
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Dirt with that takedown attempt.
Dirt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Costa has time to react.
Dirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Costa tries to avoid it but Dirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Costa to the ground. Costa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vinicius Costa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dirt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Costa's head coaches at Canadian Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dirt or perhaps it was just good defense by Costa, which made it look bad.
Dirt misses with a takedown attempt
and Costa counters with a nice uppercut.
Costa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dirt.
Vinicius Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costa scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Dirt is rocked!
Costa cracks a nice hook into Dirt's ribs.
Dirt is still on wobbly legs! Can Costa finish him?
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Costa connects with a leg kick. Dirt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirt. That did some damage!
Costa throws a leg kick which misses Dirt's front leg but catches the back leg as Dirt tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Costa.
Costa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Costa.
Costa jabs at Dirt's body.
Costa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dirt. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Costa.
You can see that Dirt has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dirt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Costa engages and cracks Dirt with a massive lead left hook - Dirt tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Costa is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Costa!
Vinicius Costa retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Vinicius Costa misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands in his opponent's guard.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to control from the top but Dirt keeps moving.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dirt is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dirt holds on and takes a little breather.
Dirt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dirt working for a triangle but Seven Nine Zero Four Two defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Dirt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seven Nine Zero Four Two defends it easily.
Dirt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to pass the guard but Dirt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dirt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seven Nine Zero Four Two has managed to get both his arms back between Dirt's legs - danger averted.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dirt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass. #T3#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to keep a closed guard but Dirt is proving a slippery customer.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt postures up.
#SUB#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a guillotine here but Dirt defends easily.
#SUB#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dirt is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Seven Nine Zero Four Two.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Dirt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seven Nine Zero Four Two, who protects the arm well.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two struggling a bit here.
Dirt wants to control but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt dominated that round.
That's time! Seven Nine Zero Four Two's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Dirt gets caught napping as Seven Nine Zero Four Two dives in and scores a takedown. Dirt manages to retain guard.
Dirt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dirt not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Dirt is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirt is aware though and is defending well.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seven Nine Zero Four Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe Dirt has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dirt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Seven Nine Zero Four Two, not yet.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt stopping the sweep attempt from Seven Nine Zero Four Two.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Dirt has Seven Nine Zero Four Two up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two taking a breather.
Dirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Dirt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Seven Nine Zero Four Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two effectively controlling the action here.
Dirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to control Dirt's arms but Dirt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Seven Nine Zero Four Two has his back to the cage.
Dirt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seven Nine Zero Four Two's elbow.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two missing with knees to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
A short left from Dirt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dirt has him pressed against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two lands a shoulder strike.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to throw knees to the head but Dirt is blocking nicely.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two looking to stall.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two slowing the pace effectively.
Dirt misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dirt fails to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dirt tries for a takedown but Seven Nine Zero Four Two manages to get underhooks.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two throws a head punch that misses.
Dirt is trying to pull guard but Seven Nine Zero Four Two turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Dirt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dirt just misses with a punch to the body.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dirt manages to circle out of the way.
Dirt jabs Seven Nine Zero Four Two to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two jabs at Dirt's body.#CL#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two darts in and clinches Dirt up against the cage.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to break free of the clinch but Dirt has double underhooks.
Dirt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirt.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two blocking some punches.
Dirt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirt is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dirt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Seven Nine Zero Four Two.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards.
Dirt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dirt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven Nine Zero Four Two backwards. #T1#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to drag Dirt to the mat but Dirt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two trying to stall but Dirt improves his position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dirt misses with a body shot.
Dirt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Dirt moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dirt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Seven Nine Zero Four Two pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dirt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirt working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is rocked!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oh Seven Nine Zero Four Two is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirt creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Seven Nine Zero Four Two's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops to his knees and Dirt pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dirt!
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Leotardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Leotardo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Dirt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leotardo won't allow Dirt to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leotardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dirt is tightening it up a little... Leotardo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Leotardo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Leotardo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Dirt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dirt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Badger is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Dirt tries for a kimura but Badger is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirt has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Badger!#SUB#
Dirt looking to isolate an arm here. Badger doesn't see it coming and as Dirt extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Dirt!
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Event:
Highland Games 193
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Dirt moves out of range easily.
Dirt tries to counter with a clinch but Khan shakes him off and moves away.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dirt's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dirt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dirt throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Dirt counters with a shoot takedown. Khan fights it but they end up in guard.
Khan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Dirt prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
Dirt slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt wants to pass to mount but Khan is defending the position.
Khan pushes Dirt off looking to stand but Dirt dives back in and keeps control.
Dirt wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Khan looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1##SUB2#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan is trying to stand back up but Dirt is controlling him
Dirt trying to mount his opponent but Khan defends it.
Dirt prevents Khan from standing back up.
Dirt is looking to advance position but Khan won't allow it.
Khan is trying to stand back up but Dirt is controlling him
#ES#
Khan has one foot on Dirt's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dirt has a takedown stuffed.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khan lands a big head kick that sends Dirt to the canvas! Khan follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temoodschin Khan!
An out of breath Temoodschin Khan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Highland Games 185
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Dirt throws a leg kick that misses.
Newbold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Newbold shoots in and gets a takedown into Dirt's guard.#SUB#
Dirt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newbold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Newbold lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Dirt looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
Newbold is working Dirt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Newbold told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dirt keeping moving, preventing Newbold from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newbold defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dirt looking for a guillotine here but Newbold defends easily.
#T1#
Newbold lands a couple of digs.
Newbold stays in close to Dirt's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Newbold is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dirt has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Newbold is looking to defend but Dirt has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Newbold! Dirt pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Newbold taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Dirt!
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Event:
Highland Games 179
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Draymond lands a jab to Dirt's midsection.
Draymond is looking to slow Dirt down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirt is defended easily by Draymond.
Draymond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dirt tests Draymond's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Draymond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Draymond tries to circle away but Dirt has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dirt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Draymond stands up over Dirt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Dirt is looking to cinch up a triangle. Draymond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dirt's body to avoid the submission. Dirt has instead reached around Draymond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dirt arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Dirt!
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Event:
Highland Games 171
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Behring dives in and grabs Dirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirt pushes down on Behring's head and hops out.
Dirt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Dirt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Behring avoids the elbow strike from Dirt, against the cage.
#TD#
Dirt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dirt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Behring is not content to let Dirt control the position.
Behring is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dirt is trying to get an arm triangle but Behring is defending well.
Behring prevents Dirt from moving into mount. #SUB#
Dirt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Behring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dirt throws a strike aimed at the side of Behring's head but Behring avoids it well.#T1#
Dirt trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Behring has escaped the position, nice work there.
Behring tries to buck Dirt off but Dirt is having none of it.
Dirt wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dirt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Behring is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Behring is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Behring is looking for a sweep.
Behring wants to control but Dirt postures up.
Dirt is looking to take a break and control but Behring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Behring is trying to get back to half guard.
Behring is not content to let Dirt control the position. #T3#
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Dirt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dirt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dirt wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Behring tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dirt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Dirt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Behring is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dirt tries to move to full mount but Behring actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Behring looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Behring actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behring trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura here.
Dirt wants to free his trapped foot but Behring is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dirt is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dirt is trying to work for a kimura but Behring is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dirt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Dirt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Behring!
Dirt moves into full mount!
Dirt working away from the top, dropping strikes.#SUB#
Dirt has control of Behring's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Behring regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Behring really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behring prevents Dirt from taking his back.
Dirt wants to control the pace but Behring is squirming around nicely.
Behring is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Dirt wants to control the pace but Behring is squirming around nicely.
Dirt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Behring is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Dirt wants to finish this one by submission but Behring is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dirt.
Behring tries to reverse the position but Dirt maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt trying to control but Behring is having none of it.
Behring is working to get back to half guard.
Behring keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Dirt working for a guillotine from mount but Behring is in no mood to give up.
Dirt wants to take Behring's back here but Behring is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dirt looking to control but Behring is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dirt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Behring is working to get back to half guard.
Behring gets back to half guard.
Behring is pressing down on Dirt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Behring trying to keep a closed guard but Dirt is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Behring looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Behring is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dirt wants to control from the top but Behring keeps moving.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
Behring is trying to keep Dirt in close.
#SUB2#
Behring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dirt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dirt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Behring has his feet on Dirt's thighs here. He's pushed Dirt off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dirt screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Behring!
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