PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joe Dirt enters the cage!

Clay
vs
Dirt

175 cm
27
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
136 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clay lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dirt backs up against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clay.
Clay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dirt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dirt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clay.
Clay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clay wants it to stay on the feet.
Dirt tries to clinch up.
Clay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Clay throws a series of strikes that have Dirt backpedaling.
Clay keeps the fight on the outside.
Dirt fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirt throws a jab but it's blocked by Clay.
Dirt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Clay throws a series of punches but Dirt moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Clay misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay misses with the combination.
Dirt tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.
Dirt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clay counters with a three punch combo that has Dirt backing up. Dirt nods at Clay to acknowledge the strikes.
Dirt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dirt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dirt somewhat.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Dirt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dirt somewhat.
Dirt tries to clinch but Clay moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Clay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dirt doesn't seem phased though.
Clay throws a series of punches but Dirt moves out of range.
Clay staying out of range there.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Clay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
Clay throws a series of punches but Dirt moves out of range.
Dirt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clay circles away.
Dirt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dirt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dirt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dirt misses with an uppercut. Clay saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Clay both land. Nice combination.
Dirt looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Dirt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dirt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay looks to land a combination but Dirt avoids it well.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clay feints a jab promting Dirt to slip. Clay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dirt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Dirt forces Clay back against the cage and clinches.
Clay stalling.

Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clay misses with a two punch combination.
Clay works over Dirt's head and body with a nice combination.
Clay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Clay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clay is breathing heavily.
Dirt dives in and grabs Clay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clay pushes down on Dirt's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dirt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dirt counters with a two punch combo.
Dirt looks to land a left hand but Clay moved out of range nicely.
Clay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Clay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Clay rushes Dirt and presses him up against the cage.

Clay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dirt counters with a straight right hand.
Dirt tries to move into range but Clay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clay stuns Dirt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clay throws a right and a left that Dirt avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Clay swinging wildly here.
Clay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dirt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clay.
Cassius Clay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.
Dirt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dirt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clay avoids it really well and circles away.
Clay looks to land a combination but Dirt avoids it well.
Clay is working the combinations to good effect here.
Clay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dirt shoots in but Clay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
Clay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clay to score with a decent uppercut.
Dirt tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dirt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dirt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Clay.
Dirt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dirt somewhat.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Clay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dirt throws a nice looking combination but Clay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dirt tries to close the distance and clinch but Clay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clay scores with a three punch combo!
Dirt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clay tries to avoid it but Dirt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clay to the ground. Clay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay punishes Dirt's body with a nice straight punch.
Dirt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dirt misses with a right hand
and Clay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
Dirt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clay.
A right-left combo lands from Clay.
Cassius Clay is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Dirt blocks the leg kick.
Dirt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clay is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dirt.
Dirt slips a jab and a cross from Clay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay blocks a jab.
Clay throws a one two combo.
Dirt wants to clinch.
Clay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dirt misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clay is fending him off so far but Dirt persists. Nope, Clay circles away and we're back to standing.
Cassius Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clay misses with a wild combination.
Clay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clay misses with a few strikes there.
Clay thuds his right hand into Dirt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dirt throws a looping overhand right but Clay ducks down to avoid it.
Clay lands a jab-cross combination.
Dirt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clay 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 misses with an uppercut.
Clay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dirt's head backwards.
Clay fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay throws a right hand that Dirt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dirt also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Clay misses.
Dirt wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Dirt throws a right hand that misses
and Clay counters with a series of strikes. Dirt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clay misses with a two punch combination.
Dirt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dirt connects with the punch.
Clay throws a right and a left that Dirt avoids nicely.
Clay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dirt circles away quickly and effectively.
Dirt looks for a takedown but Clay sprawls well.
Dirt misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay tries to bum rush Dirt with a series of wild strikes but Dirt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dirt wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A shot to the liver by Clay. Beautiful body shot.
Clay moves out of range of the strikes.
Clay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dirt back to the cage. Clay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Clay throws a series of punches but Dirt avoids them all with ease.
Clay swinging wildly here.
Clay moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dirt throws a shot from downtown. Clay moves away and avoids it.
Clay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dirt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clay pinned against the cage. Clay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cassius Clay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Dirt.
Clay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay tries to bum rush Dirt with a series of wild strikes but Dirt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dirt shoots in for a takedown but Clay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dirt blocks a head kick by Clay.
No joy there for Clay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Clay. Those never looked like landing.
Dirt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clay lands a two punch combo.
Clay feints a jab promting Dirt to slip. Clay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dirt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clay misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Dirt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dirt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirt works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Dirt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dirt.

Clay pushes Dirt off and gets back to his feet.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Clay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Clay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Clay breaks the clinch.
Dirt ducks right into an uppercut from Clay.
Clay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dirt wants to clinch up but Clay keeps it at a distance.
Dirt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Clay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Dirt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clay tries to get out of the position.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dirt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dirt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Dirt is trying to get an arm triangle but Clay is defending well.
Joe Dirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cassius Clay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clay is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dirt is controlling him well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Dirt.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Clay!
Cassius Clay decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.