PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dickie Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Licks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dirty
vs
Licks

175 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dickie Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Big Licks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Licks to score with a decent uppercut.
Dirty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Licks looks to land a left hand but Dirty moved out of range nicely.
Dirty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dirty with a nice cross.
Licks misses with the combination.

Dirty closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Licks's guard.
Licks is controlling Dirty's posture.
Licks controls Dirty momentarily but Dirty frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Licks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirty stands and throws Licks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Licks dodges the ground and pound from Dirty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Licks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Dirty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Licks defends it well.
Licks wants to control but Dirty is keeping busy.

Dirty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Licks defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dirty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dirty is working for a kimura but Licks is defending it quite comfortably.

Dirty is looking for a kimura but Licks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dirty to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licks trying to hold on to Dirty's head to control him but Dirty postures up.
Licks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dirty looking to pass the guard.
Dirty trying to control but Licks is working from the bottom.
Dirty tries to free his leg and advance position but Licks is retaining full guard.
Licks wants to sweep here but Dirty controlling him for the moment.
Dirty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Licks is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licks can't keep his opponent in guard - Dirty advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Licks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dirty prevents Licks from improving his position.
Dirty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Licks tries to roll over but Dirty keeps him under control.

Dirty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Licks has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dirty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dirty is working away from the top position though.
Dirty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Licks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dirty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Licks defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Licks punching from the bottom.
Licks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Licks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dickie Dirty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Licks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dirty.
Licks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dirty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Licks tries to clinch but Dirty moves away
and Licks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dirty needs to keep his hands up - Licks had a free shot at his head there.
Licks misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Dirty.
Licks shoots in for a takedown but Dirty shows good takedown defense.
Licks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Licks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dirty lands a really nice looking cross but Licks seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dirty tries a low kick but Licks avoids it.
Licks throws a body punch but Dirty moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dirty. Dirty obviously looking to wear him down.
Dirty wants to slow Licks down by chopping away at his legs.
Licks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Licks tries for a takedown but Dirty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dirty misses with a takedown attempt - Licks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Licks thows a body shot but no joy.
Dirty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Licks defends well and Dirty ends up having to push Licks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Licks struggles to land a body shot inside as Dirty controls his hands.
Licks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Licks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dirty to keep the fight standing.
Dickie Dirty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Licks.
Dirty lands a right hand.
Dirty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Licks can't find room to land a body shot as Dirty controls the action.
A short right from Dirty.
Licks wants to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Dirty.
Dirty is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dirty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dirty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Licks blocks a body shot from Dirty.
Licks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirty goes for a takedown in the clinch but Licks prevents it.
Dirty is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Licks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Licks can't find room to land a body shot as Dirty controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Licks prevents a body shot from Dirty.
Dirty is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Licks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Licks lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dirty drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Licks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirty.
Dirty can't find room to land a body shot as Licks controls the action.

Licks gets control of Dirty's arms and successfully pulls guard. Licks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dirty tries to free his leg and advance position but Licks is retaining full guard.
Dirty is working hard here to advance position.
Dickie Dirty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licks wants to sweep but no luck.
Dirty being controlled here momentarily.
Licks looking to control.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dirty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Licks is keeping the position for now.
Dirty preventing the sweep.
Dirty passes Licks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dirty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Licks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dirty seems to be looking for submissions.

Dirty is working for a kimura but Licks is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dickie Dirty dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Licks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Licks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dirty doesn't seem phased though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dirty 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 Licks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Licks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dirty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dickie Dirty is winning the standup battle so far.
Licks swings for the body but Dirty moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Licks.
Licks missing with a left hand there. Dirty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Dirty misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirty is just out of range.
Licks misses with a body shot.
Dirty fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Licks throws an overhand right that lands on Dirty's shoulder, as Dirty tries to avoid the shot.
Licks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirty is just out of range.
Dirty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Licks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Dirty shoots in and gets a takedown into Licks's guard.
Licks is trying to control the position but Dirty postures up.
Dirty pushes down on Licks's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Licks looking for submissions off his back.

Dirty is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dirty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dirty wants to control but Licks is keeping him busy.
Dickie Dirty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirty is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dirty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Licks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dirty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dirty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Licks wants to get back to full guard.
Licks trying to get back to full guard but Dirty takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Licks tries to reverse the position but Dirty maintains control.
Dirty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Licks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dirty controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Licks is staying active underneath Dirty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dickie Dirty wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Licks wants to clinch up but Dirty keeps it at a distance.
Licks tries to clinch but Dirty moves out of range.
Dirty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Licks. No joy for Dirty on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dirty on the side of the head.
Dirty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Licks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dirty is just out of range.
Licks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dirty rather than just go for the knockout.
Dirty misses with a hook. Licks ducked under it nicely.
Big Licks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Licks. Dirty does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dickie Dirty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dirty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dickie Dirty!
A very excited looking Dickie Dirty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.