PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Average
vs
Dirt

170 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
136 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but Average shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Average leaves Dirt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Average with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Average lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dirt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirt looks to land a right hand but Average moved out of range.
Average moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dirt checks a leg kick.
Dirt walks into a left hand.
Average dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dirt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dirt throws a hook to the side of Average's head but Average sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dirt tries to clinch but Average moves out of range.
Dirt misses with a takedown attempt - Average sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larry Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Average lands a jab to Dirt's midsection.
Dirt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Dirt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Average did well to prevent Dirt getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Average desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Dirt is working for a submission of some sort.
Average tries to get to full guard but Dirt has control of the leg.
Average wants to get back to his feet.

Dirt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Average sees it coming and defends easily.

Dirt wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Average is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Dirt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Average trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average moves into full guard.
Average wants to sweep here but Dirt controlling him for the moment.

Dirt drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Dirt off! Dirt jumps back into Average's guard.

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.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three 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.
Average is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Average is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Dirt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dirt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Average knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dirt on the ground.
Average controlling the position.
Average wants to get back to his feet but Dirt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.

Dirt drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Dirt off! Dirt jumps back into Average's guard.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dirt drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Dirt off! Dirt jumps back into Average's guard.

Average has his feet on Dirt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Average.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average slips a jab from Dirt.
Average tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Dirt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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.
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 Larry Average will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dirt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dirt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dirt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Average circles away.
Dirt looks to land a left hand but Average moved out of range nicely.
Dirt throws a combination that misses
and Average counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Average.
Average feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dirts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dirt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Average's waist but Average gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dirt off to one side.
Dirt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Dirt misses.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dirt is breathing heavily.
Dirt looks to land a right hand but Average moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average lands a nice shot that snaps Dirt's head back.
Average walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dirt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Average tries to work over Dirt's front leg with a kick but Dirt checks it.
Dirt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Average lands a body shot.
Average thuds his right hand into Dirt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Average is looking to chop away at Dirt's legs.
Dirt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dirt checks a low kick from Average.
Dirt darts in trying to clinch
and Average counters with a left and a right that stings Dirt.
Dirt takes one to the side of the head.
Average throws a right and a left that both miss.
Average scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average lunges at Dirt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dirt's hand.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw.

Average rushes Dirt and presses him up against the cage.

Average pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Average slaps away a takedown attempt from Dirt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Larry Average has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt walks into a straight right hand from Average.
A lazy left from Average finds it's target.
Dirt misses with a straight right.
Dirt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Average throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dirt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joe Dirt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Average stuns Dirt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larry Average is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Average stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Average wants it to stay on the feet.
Average lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average misses with a low kick.
Average lands a right hook to the body.
Larry Average is winning the standup battle so far.
Average fails to land with a series of punches.
Average tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dirt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Average will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dirt takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Dirt.
A big right from Dirt misses.

Dirt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dirt is trying to break the clinch but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Average is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dirt is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Average as the two fighters clinch.
Dirt can't get the takedown.
Dirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Average working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirt is looking to break free of the clinch but Average has double underhooks.
A short right from Average.
Dirt letting Average take a breather here.
Average is trying to break free.
Dirt takes a shot to the head.
Average is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dirt is trying to force a seperation but Average has the dominant position.

Dirt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dirt scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Average lands with a good body shot.
Dirt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dirt tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Average dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Average uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dirt.
An inside leg kick from Average misses.
Average lands with a cross.

Average tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Average throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirts head.
Dirt is trying to break the clinch but Average has him pressed against the cage.
Dirt tries to circle away but Average has him pinned against the cage.
Dirt trying to land knees to the body.
Average lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Dirt breaks the clinch.
Average tries to land a leg kick but Dirt saw it coming and moves away.
Average swats away the attempt to clinch by Dirt.
Average connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dirt's hands.
Jab by Average.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dirt gets tackled into the cage by Average. Average maintains the clinch.
Dirt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Average smiles and moves away.
Average lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Average scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dirt doesn't seem bothered though.
Average jabs Dirt right on the nose. Dirt blinks but takes it well.
Average scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab by Average.
Dirt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Average fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirt moves in looking to clinch but Average pushes him off.
Average lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Average pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Average follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dirt drops his hands momentarily and Average takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average lands with a shot to the body.
Average connects with a right hand. Dirt shakes it off.
Dirt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Average.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Average keeps the fight on the outside.
Average lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Average thows a leg kick but Dirt checks it

and Dirt counters with a shoot takedown. Average fights it but they end up in guard.
Dirt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Dirt is trying to get an arm triangle but Average is defending well.
Average keeps Dirt under control for a moment.
Average is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Dirt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dirt prevents Average from escaping the position.

Dirt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Average is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average looking for a sweep but Dirt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Average defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dirt.

Dirt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dirt is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Average is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Average flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Dirt anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Average and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Dirt slips an arm under Average chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Dirt has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Dirt is squeezing on Average like an anaconda would it's prey. Average fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Dirt!