PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Fabolous - 'Breathe'. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Li
vs
Dirty

190 cm
25
255 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

193 cm
28
256 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Dirty!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Li drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dirty is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dirty's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirty keeps working.
Li wants to stand but Dirty has his arm trapped.
Dirty is not content to let Li control the position.
Li tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirty is trying to improve his position.
Li wants to stand but Dirty is controlling his arm.
Li trying to control the position but Dirty is working away.
Li wants to stand but Dirty has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty is not content to let Li control the position.
Dirty is looking to reverse the position.
Dirty keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Li decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dirty to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dirty darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dirty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li tries to pull guard but Dirty holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Dirty scores with a shot to the side of Li's head.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Li up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Li wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dirty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dirty prevents it.
Dirty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dirty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dirty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dirty stuffs the takedown.
Li shoots in and drives through. Dirty sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dirty has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dirty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dirty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dirty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li takes a shot to the head.
Dirty swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Dirty fails to land.
Dirty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dirty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Dirty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Dirty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dirty misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirty misses with some punches.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Li jumps guard but Dirty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Li wants to take the fight to the mat but Dirty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dirty tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Dirty back against the cage.
Joe Dirty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dirty misses with the head strike.
Li blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirty throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dirty just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dirty misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Li.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dirty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirty throws a head punch that misses.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Dirty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Li up against the cage.

Li pulls guard effortlessly.
Dirty wants to get up but he can't break Li's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Dirty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dirty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li moves forwards but Dirty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Dirty cracks a nice hook into Li's ribs.

Dirty drops Li with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Li looks back up at him and smiles so Dirty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like William Li has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirty tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Joe Dirty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dirty pushes Li up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Dirty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dirty misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dirty.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dirty.
Dirty has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
The referee calls for Dirty to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Dirty as the two fighters clinch.
Dirty lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Dirty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Li's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dirty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dirty throws a big shot that misses.
Dirty tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.

Dirty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Li sprawling to the canvas! Li rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dirty finish him?!

Li is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dirty comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Li falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Li was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Dirty!