PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomson has chosen Hollywood Undead - I Am as his entrance music. Dirt McGirt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McGirt
vs
Tomson

180 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

188 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jericho Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt throws a series of punches but Tomson moves out of range.
Tomson slips a jab and a cross from McGirt.
McGirt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tomson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

McGirt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tomson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGirt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGirt postures up in Tomson's guard and throws a big left but Tomson blocks it.
Tomson wants to stand up but McGirt is controlling him.
McGirt working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tomson can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGirt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt throwing strikes but missing.
Tomson has momentary wrist control but McGirt slips an elbow through the middle.
McGirt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGirt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGirt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGirt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomson wants to stand and escape but McGirt is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomson looks winded!
Tomson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGirt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tomson's head.
McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGirt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGirt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGirt wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
McGirt works over Tomson with some ground and pound from guard.
McGirt is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomson has wrist control.
McGirt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGirt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tomson pulls McGirt in close to prevent any damage.
McGirt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGirt 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGirt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McGirt distracts Tomson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McGirt chips away with some ground and pound.
McGirt is in close to Tomson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGirt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGirt distracts Tomson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tomson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGirt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGirt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
McGirt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tomson has momentary wrist control but McGirt slips an elbow through the middle.
Tomson is trying to control the position but McGirt postures up.
McGirt lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
McGirt with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
Tomson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGirt.
McGirt with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGirt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGirt throwing strikes but missing.
McGirt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGirt with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt McGirt 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.

Tomson shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirt sprawls well. He's pushed Tomson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dirt McGirt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGirt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomson is looking to slow McGirt down with leg kicks.
Tomson throws a leg kick that is checked

and McGirt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tomson!
McGirt landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Tomson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirt dominating with strikes here.
McGirt throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tomson because McGirt loaded up on that one.
McGirt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomson can do to turn this around?
McGirt working Tomson over with strikes here.
Tomson taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGirt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGirt lands a heavy elbow.
McGirt looking to finish Tomson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tomson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McGirt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGirt lands a nice shot to the head.
McGirt landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGirt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGirt lands a big shot there that rocks Tomson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGirt is landing with some decent strikes but Tomson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGirt with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirt with shots to the head and body - Tomson looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGirt scoring with strikes but Tomson is staying in there.
McGirt thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGirt lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt working Tomson over with strikes here.
McGirt looking to finish Tomson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tomson!
McGirt lands a big shot there that rocks Tomson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGirt unloads with some shots from mount but Tomson bucks and avoids them well.
McGirt cracks Tomson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McGirt looking to finish Tomson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tomson!
McGirt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tomson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGirt tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tomson tries to reverse the position but McGirt maintains control.
McGirt is landing with some decent strikes but Tomson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt raining down shots from the mount!
Tomson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGirt with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGirt working Tomson over with strikes here.
Tomson tries to lock up and control but McGirt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tomson can't escape the position.
McGirt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGirt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tomson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirt cracks Tomson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt breaks from Tomson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGirt lands a heavy elbow.
McGirt working the ground and pound effectively.
Tomson tries to hold on but McGirt pushes him away.
McGirt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tomson looks a forlorn figure.
McGirt scoring with strikes but Tomson is staying in there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomson taking shots to the head.
McGirt dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Tomson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt McGirt dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGirt shoots in for a double leg but Tomson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Tomson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McGirt's guard.
Tomson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGirt trying to control the position.
McGirt pulls Tomson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomson from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGirt has momentary wrist control but Tomson slips an elbow through the middle.
Tomson trying to control the position from guard on top but McGirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirt McGirt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGirt holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dirt McGirt just wasn't active enough.
McGirt dodges the punch combination from Tomson.
Tomson misses with a double jab.
McGirt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from McGirt as Tomson shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGirt shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tomson is trying to defend but McGirt finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McGirt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tomson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tomson.
McGirt makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGirt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tomson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGirt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tomson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomson is trying to keep McGirt in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is in close to Tomson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McGirt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGirt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tomson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGirt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGirt is looking to work some ground and pound but Tomson has wrist control.
McGirt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
McGirt chips away with some ground and pound.
McGirt throws a strike but Tomson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGirt is trying to control the position but Tomson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Tomson drops back, looking for a kneebar! McGirt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McGirt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McGirt!
McGirt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tomson to see if he's OK.
Jericho Tomson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt prevents Tomson from escaping the position.
McGirt scoring with punches from side control.
Dirt McGirt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGirt lands a few punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGirt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirt McGirt!