PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Rasinde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rasinde
vs
Dirt

194 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rasinde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasinde drives through and clinches with Dirt against the cage.
Rasinde is pressed up against the cage. Dirt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rasinde down to the mat. Rasinde avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rasinde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirt.
Rasinde moves in looking to clinch but Dirt pushes him off.
Rasinde shoots in looking for a takedown. Dirt tries to sprawl out of it but Rasinde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dirt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rasinde forces Dirt back against the cage and clinches.
Rasinde controlling the action here for a moment.
Rasinde trying to control the position but instead, Dirt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rasinde into the cage.
Dirt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rasinde gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andy Rasinde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasinde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasinde throws a right and a left that Dirt avoids nicely.
Rasinde wants to clinch up but Dirt keeps it at a distance.
Rasinde misses the shot to the body.

Rasinde gets a clinch.
Dirt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rasinde after a bit of a struggle.
Dirt has Rasinde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rasinde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasinde is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dirt is defending well.
Dirt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rasinde avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dirt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rasinde prevents it.
Dirt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasinde pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rasinde shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasinde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasinde shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dirt as he jumps to the side.
Dirt shoots in and drives through. Rasinde sprawls well.
Dirt doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rasinde counters by clinching up.
Dirt looks gassed!
Dirt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rasinde pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dirt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rasinde is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rasinde is working for takedown but Dirt is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dirt has hold of one of Rasinde's legs. Rasinde is fighting the takedown attempt but Dirt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rasinde wants to stand but Dirt is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dirt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dirt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rasinde is keeping the position for now.
Rasinde throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rasinde is trying to keep Dirt in close.

Dirt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasinde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dirt on the ground.
Rasinde is looking to stand up but Dirt isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Rasinde is retaining full guard.
Dirt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasinde trying to keep a closed guard but Dirt is proving a slippery customer.
Rasinde seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt prevents Rasinde from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Rasinde wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Rasinde or perhaps it was just good defense by Dirt which made him look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dirt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dirt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Rasinde will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dirt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasinde as he jumps to the side.
Rasinde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andy Rasinde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dirt shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasinde manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dirt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rasinde changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirt tries to avoid it but Rasinde manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirt to the ground. Dirt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Dirt with that takedown attempt.
Andy Rasinde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Rasinde shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dirt but Dirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rasinde shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dirt sprawls well. Dirt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasinde gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasinde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirt shoots and misses
and Rasinde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rasinde feints a jab promting Dirt to slip. Rasinde then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dirt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Rasinde forces Dirt back against the cage and clinches.
Rasinde fails to pull guard.
Dirt gets underhooks to prevent Rasinde's takedown attempt.

Dirt has hold of one of Rasinde's legs. Rasinde is fighting the takedown attempt but Dirt gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rasinde keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dirt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dirt advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dirt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dirt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rasinde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rasinde is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dirt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rasinde has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dirt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Dirt tries for a kimura but Rasinde is defending well.
Rasinde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt won't allow Rasinde to pass to mount.
Rasinde trying to control from half guard but Dirt is working away.
Joe Dirt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rasinde is controlling the pace.

Andy Rasinde has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dirt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rasinde.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dirt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rasinde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dirt fails with the takedown.
Dirt shoots in looking for a takedown. Rasinde tries to sprawl out of it but Dirt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rasinde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasinde sprawls well. Rasinde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dirt gets slowly back to his feet.
Andy Rasinde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dirt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dirt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dirt wants it to stay on the feet.
Rasinde fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasinde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dirt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasinde tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Dirt as he checks the leg kick.
Rasinde tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasinde scores with a hook to the body. Dirt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dirt shoots in looking for a takedown. Rasinde tries to sprawl out of it but Dirt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rasinde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasinde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dirt doesn't seem bothered though.
Rasinde lands a nice looking body shot.
Rasinde shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rasinde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasinde stuffs the takedown.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasinde as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Dirt. No joy for Rasinde on that attempt.
Dirt has a takedown stuffed.
Rasinde scores with a one two! Dirt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dirt slaps away a takedown attempt from Rasinde, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Dirt shoots in and gets a takedown into Rasinde's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasinde keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rasinde keeping moving, preventing Dirt from controlling successfully.
Dirt looking to pass the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Dirt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rasinde keeping full guard, as Dirt tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dirt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Rasinde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Rasinde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dirt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dirt stops Rasinde from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt is pushing down on Rasinde's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rasinde is fighting to maintain full guard but Dirt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rasinde tries to roll over but Dirt keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Dirt.
I think Dirt 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joe Dirt!