PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekio Rubblesnaph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dayne
vs
Rubblesnaph

189 cm
18
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
209 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Dayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekio Rubblesnaph!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubblesnaph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayne.
Rubblesnaph misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Rubblesnaph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayne catches Rubblesnaph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dayne misses the shot to the body.
Rubblesnaph throws a right and a left that Dayne avoids nicely.
Dayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Dayne throws an overhand right that lands on Rubblesnaph's shoulder, as Rubblesnaph tries to avoid the shot.
Dayne throws an off balance right hand
and Rubblesnaph counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dayne's knee momentarily.
Rubblesnaph ducks under a wild hook from Dayne.
Dayne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
Dayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubblesnaph.
Dayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Dayne throws a big shot that misses.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.
Dayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch but Dayne moves away
and Dayne counters with a three punch combo that has Rubblesnaph backing up. Rubblesnaph nods at Dayne to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubblesnaph moves away.
Donk. Dayne catches Rubblesnaph right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph wants to clinch up but Dayne keeps it at a distance.
Dayne throws a right hand that Rubblesnaph ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubblesnaph also avoids with ease.
Rubblesnaph doesn't manage to clinch there - Dayne circles away.
Some wild striking there from Dayne.
Dayne misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Dayne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rubblesnaph dodges the punch combination from Dayne.
Dayne is breathing heavily.
Rubblesnaph is looking to clinch but Dayne is avoiding it.
Rubblesnaph moves out of range as Dayne strikes.
Rubblesnaph comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rubblesnaph slips a straight right by Dayne.
Dayne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dayne misses with a wild combination.
Rubblesnaph fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dayne misses.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubblesnaph thumps Dayne with a low kick.
Rubblesnaph moves in looking to clinch but Dayne pushes him off.
Rubblesnaph looks to land a combination but Dayne avoids it well.
Dayne throws a poor cross that misses

and Rubblesnaph counters by moving into the clinch.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but Dayne blocks it.
Rubblesnaph misses with a punch on the inside.
Rubblesnaph tries to land a knee to the head but Dayne blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayne can't get the takedown.
Dayne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rubblesnaph landing knees to the body.
Rubblesnaph lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Arthur Dayne has been cut.
Rubblesnaph connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dayne's face.
Dayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rubblesnaph pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayne lands with a good body shot.
Dayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubblesnaph.
Dayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dayne keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Dayne misses.
Dayne just misses with a punch to the body.

Rubblesnaph closes the distance and pushes Dayne back into the cage.
Dayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rubblesnaph pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Dayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch up.
Rubblesnaph throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rubblesnaph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubblesnaph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.

Rubblesnaph forces Dayne back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayne takes a knee right on the jaw!

Rubblesnaph breaks the clinch.
Dayne takes one to the chin there.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dayne misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch there but Dayne circles away.
Dayne is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rubblesnaph's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rubblesnaph wants to clinch but Dayne slips to the side
and Dayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dayne misses with a right hand
and Rubblesnaph counters with a good low kick that Dayne was not able to check.
Dayne misses with a straight left.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch but Dayne moves out of range.
Rubblesnaph dodges the punch combination from Dayne.
Rubblesnaph wants to clinch up but Dayne keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch up but Dayne circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Arthur Dayne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rubblesnaph throws a series of punches but Dayne moves out of range.
Dayne looks to land a combination but Rubblesnaph avoids it well.
Dayne shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rubblesnaph eats them both and turns towards Dayne to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Ezekio Rubblesnaph has been cut.
Rubblesnaph throws a nice looking combination but Dayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dayne misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Dayne. Those never looked like landing.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dayne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arthur Dayne is winning the standup battle so far.
Dayne misses with a double jab

and Rubblesnaph holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rubblesnaph using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubblesnaph lands a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but Dayne blocks it.
Rubblesnaph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubblesnaph lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph keeps control of Dayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rubblesnaph throws a knee to the head but misses.

Rubblesnaph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rubblesnaph lands an overhand right.
Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dayne tries to bum rush Rubblesnaph with a series of wild strikes but Rubblesnaph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch there but Dayne circles away.

Rubblesnaph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rubblesnaph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubblesnaph connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dayne's face.
Rubblesnaph with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but Dayne blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee to the head.
Dayne tries to pull guard but Rubblesnaph forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dayne tries to break free but Rubblesnaph pushes him back against the cage.
Dayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rubblesnaph pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rubblesnaph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dayne's efforts to push away.

Dayne jumps guard and drags Rubblesnaph to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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 looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dayne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dayne can't keep his opponent in guard - Rubblesnaph advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rubblesnaph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubblesnaph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dayne 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.
Rubblesnaph seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rubblesnaph missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayne wants to get back to his feet.
Dayne has hold of Rubblesnaph's hands but Rubblesnaph slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dayne is refusing to be controlled, as Rubblesnaph sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayne pushes Rubblesnaph off looking to stand but Rubblesnaph dives back in and keeps control.
Dayne taking some punishment here, with Rubblesnaph in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubblesnaph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rubblesnaph looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rubblesnaph lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dayne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubblesnaph is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Rubblesnaph seems to be working for a kimura but Dayne defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dayne has hold of Rubblesnaph's hands but Rubblesnaph slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rubblesnaph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dayne cracks Rubblesnaph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubblesnaph.

Rubblesnaph rushes Dayne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dayne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rubblesnaph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arthur Dayne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dayne throws a body punch but Rubblesnaph moves out of range.
Dayne scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch but Dayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rubblesnaph fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dayne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rubblesnaph moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ezekio Rubblesnaph seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Rubblesnaph.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph gets underhooks to prevent Dayne's takedown attempt.
Rubblesnaph scores with a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dayne wants to break free but Rubblesnaph has control.
Rubblesnaph tries a knee to the head but Dayne blocks it.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee strike.
Rubblesnaph scores with a knee to the head.
Rubblesnaph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rubblesnaph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Dayne managing to block the knees to the body from Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph misses with a knee strike.
Dayne is trying to force a seperation but Rubblesnaph has the dominant position.
Dayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rubblesnaph is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Rubblesnaph fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubblesnaph is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Dayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubblesnaph using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dayne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rubblesnaph lands an elbow inside that Dayne shrugs off.
Rubblesnaph unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rubblesnaph prevents it.
Rubblesnaph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dayne blocks it with crossed arms.
Dayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Rubblesnaph won't allow it.
Rubblesnaph comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubblesnaph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rubblesnaph fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rubblesnaph scores with a push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayne swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubblesnaph.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch but Dayne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubblesnaph fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Rubblesnaph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dayne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Dayne throws a series of punches but Rubblesnaph moves out of range.
Dayne throws a shot from downtown. Rubblesnaph moves away and avoids it.
Rubblesnaph throws a nice looking combination but Dayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rubblesnaph wants to clinch up but Dayne keeps it at a distance.
Dayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubblesnaph wants to clinch.
Dayne circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rubblesnaph rushes Dayne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Rubblesnaph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dayne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubblesnaph.
Arthur Dayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rubblesnaph throws a series of punches but Dayne moves out of range.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dayne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rubblesnaph moves away from the strike by Dayne.
Rubblesnaph tries to clinch but Dayne is having none of it.
Dayne misses with a hook.
Dayne swinging wildly here.
Rubblesnaph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dayne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Rubblesnaph finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubblesnaph is just out of range.
Rubblesnaph lands a high kick!
Ezekio Rubblesnaph is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubblesnaph lands with a good body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekio Rubblesnaph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rubblesnaph winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

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