PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekio Rubblesnaph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirt McGirt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGirt
vs
Rubblesnaph

180 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

SAVE A FIGHTER
Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekio Rubblesnaph!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rubblesnaph.

Rubblesnaph rushes McGirt and presses him up against the cage.
Rubblesnaph scores a nice knee to the body.
Rubblesnaph scores a nice knee to the body.
Rubblesnaph lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Dirt McGirt has been cut.
Rubblesnaph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGirt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubblesnaph.
McGirt is breathing heavily.
Rubblesnaph connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGirt's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubblesnaph looking to throw knees to the head but McGirt is blocking nicely.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but McGirt blocks it.
Rubblesnaph is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubblesnaph landing knees to the body.
Rubblesnaph throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGirt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph scores with a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph scores with a knee to the head.
McGirt misses with a knee strike.

Rubblesnaph is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGirt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rubblesnaph to the mat. Rubblesnaph regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rubblesnaph working a defensive guard here.

Rubblesnaph scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rubblesnaph closes the distance and lands a one-two.

McGirt gets tackled into the cage by Rubblesnaph. Rubblesnaph maintains the clinch.
Rubblesnaph scores with a knee to the head.
McGirt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rubblesnaph has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubblesnaph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGirt blocks it with crossed arms.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McGirt obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubblesnaph looking to throw knees to the head but McGirt is blocking nicely.
Rubblesnaph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGirt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGirt missing with knees to the body.
Rubblesnaph looking to throw knees to the head but McGirt is blocking nicely.

McGirt jumps guard and drags Rubblesnaph to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rubblesnaph throws a strike but McGirt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGirt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGirt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGirt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGirt is in close to Rubblesnaph's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGirt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubblesnaph has wrist control.
McGirt works over Rubblesnaph with some ground and pound from guard.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGirt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGirt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGirt is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubblesnaph has wrist control.
McGirt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGirt stopping the sweep attempt from Rubblesnaph.
McGirt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGirt postures up in Rubblesnaph's guard and throws a big left but Rubblesnaph blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGirt lands a couple of digs.
McGirt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGirt won't allow Rubblesnaph to sweep him here.
McGirt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubblesnaph looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGirt is one step ahead there.
McGirt throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGirt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezekio Rubblesnaph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirt McGirt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rubblesnaph rushes McGirt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubblesnaph obliges.
Rubblesnaph connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGirt's face.
Rubblesnaph is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGirt is defending well.
McGirt takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Rubblesnaph.
McGirt missing with knees to the body.
Rubblesnaph is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ezekio Rubblesnaph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Rubblesnaph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGirt avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGirt gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Rubblesnaph decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGirt's guard.
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!
Rubblesnaph cracks McGirt with a solid left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubblesnaph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubblesnaph works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph prevents McGirt from standing back up.
Rubblesnaph working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGirt is not content to let Rubblesnaph control the position.
Rubblesnaph missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rubblesnaph thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rubblesnaph has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubblesnaph stops McGirt from getting back to his feet.
Rubblesnaph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGirt defending well though.
Rubblesnaph passes to full mount!
Rubblesnaph working McGirt over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph looking to control but McGirt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rubblesnaph landing strikes from the mount and McGirt is in trouble!

Rubblesnaph jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGirt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGirt and Rubblesnaph has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubblesnaph in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGirt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGirt tries to get out of the position.

Rubblesnaph is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGirt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Rubblesnaph decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rubblesnaph has McGirt up against the cage in a clinch.
McGirt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rubblesnaph.
Knees to the body from Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGirt's face.
McGirt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rubblesnaph unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGirt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rubblesnaph crunches a lovely knee into McGirt's ribcage.
Rubblesnaph with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGirt looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rubblesnaph lands a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph landing knees to the head.
Rubblesnaph avoiding damage as McGirt throws knees to the body.
Rubblesnaph putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGirt in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rubblesnaph with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rubblesnaph lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubblesnaph lands an elbow just above McGirt 's eye.

Rubblesnaph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rubblesnaph clinches.
McGirt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rubblesnaph pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rubblesnaph moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rubblesnaph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from McGirt. No joy for Rubblesnaph on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGirt. Rubblesnaph does a little dance to reset his feet.

Rubblesnaph rushes McGirt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGirt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rubblesnaph to keep the fight standing.
Rubblesnaph is pressed up against the cage. McGirt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rubblesnaph down to the mat. Rubblesnaph avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGirt looks to land a combination but Rubblesnaph avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rubblesnaph!
Rubblesnaph lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Rubblesnaph scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rubblesnaph lands with a punch from half guard.
McGirt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubblesnaph.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt is staying active underneath Rubblesnaph, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rubblesnaph tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGirt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGirt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGirt wants to get back to his feet.
Rubblesnaph throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubblesnaph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rubblesnaph is pressing down on McGirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGirt is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGirt wants to get back to his feet.
McGirt wants to stand back up but Rubblesnaph manages to pass into side control.
McGirt is pushing Rubblesnaph's head away, looking to escape. Rubblesnaph manages to hold on to the position though.
Rubblesnaph postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGirt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rubblesnaph misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McGirt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt taking a bit of punishment here - Rubblesnaph scoring with strikes.
McGirt is pushing Rubblesnaph's head away, looking to escape. Rubblesnaph manages to hold on to the position though.
Rubblesnaph in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rubblesnaph lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rubblesnaph misses with the ground and pound.
McGirt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rubblesnaph.
McGirt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rubblesnaph.

Rubblesnaph tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McGirt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rubblesnaph.

McGirt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rubblesnaph forces McGirt back against the cage and clinches.
Dirt McGirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezekio Rubblesnaph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGirt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubblesnaph managing to block the knees to the body from McGirt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekio Rubblesnaph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rubblesnaph has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekio Rubblesnaph!