PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hewitt
vs
McGirt

173 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 6 - 2

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Hewitt blocks the leg kick.
Hewitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGirt.
Horrible takedown by Hewitt or perhaps it was just good defense by McGirt which made him look bad.
Hewitt avoids the head kick by McGirt.
McGirt looks to throw the jab but Hewitt is out of range.
McGirt misses the jab.
Hewitt has a takedown stuffed.
Hewitt shoots in looking for a takedown but McGirt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hewitt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hewitt drives through with a takedown into McGirt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.

Hewitt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGirt dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt preventing the sweep.
McGirt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hewitt controls McGirt momentarily but McGirt frees himself.
Hewitt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGirt.
Hewitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGirt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hewitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGirt throwing strikes but missing.

Hewitt working for a triangle but McGirt defends it easily.
I've been told that McGirt has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.

Hewitt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
McGirt stays in close to Hewitt's body and controls the position.

Hewitt is looking for a triangle but McGirt pushes his legs off easily.
McGirt throws a big elbow that misses.
McGirt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hewitt is trying to control the position but McGirt postures up.
McGirt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hewitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGirt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Hewitt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGirt escapes and throws Hewitt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Hewitt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
McGirt tries to score with some ground and pound. Hewitt controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McGirt happy to just control the position for now.
Hewitt tries to buck McGirt off but McGirt is having none of it.
McGirt is looking to take a break and control but Hewitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGirt takes a little break here. Hewitt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt wants to control but McGirt postures up.
Hewitt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGirt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Hewitt looking for submissions off his back.
McGirt is keen to just control but Hewitt is a slippery customer.

Hewitt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dirt McGirt will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hewitt avoids the head kick by McGirt.
Hewitt slips a jab from McGirt.
Hewitt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hewitt fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from McGirt tenderised Hewitt's leg. Hewitt is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGirt misses with a looping left.
McGirt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGirt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hewitt's hands.
Dirt McGirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGirt lands a jab to the head.
McGirt looks to land a body kick but Hewitt moved away.
Dirt McGirt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt dives in and grabs McGirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGirt pushes down on Hewitt's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt misses with a body shot.
McGirt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGirt slips under a jab.
Hewitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGirt moves away.
Hewitt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGirt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hewitt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGirt avoids it really well and circles away.
McGirt throws the left hand but Hewitt avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Hewitt catches McGirt right on the button with a cross.
Hewitt moves away from the strike by McGirt.
McGirt is looking to land body kicks.
Hewitt blocks a head kick by McGirt.
McGirt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGirt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 throws a leg kick but Hewitt checks it.
Hewitt is looking to clinch.
Hewitt misses with an uppercut.
McGirt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGirt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big left from McGirt misses.
McGirt connects with an inside leg kick.
McGirt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hewitt manages to avoid it.
Hewitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGirt is fending him off so far but Hewitt persists. Nope, McGirt circles away and we're back to standing.
McGirt throws a hook to the side of Hewitt's head but Hewitt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGirt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hewitt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGirt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hewitt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGirt misses with an uppercut. Hewitt saw that one coming.
McGirt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hewitt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGirt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hewitt wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hewitt is working hard here to advance position.
Martin Hewitt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGirt holds on and takes a little breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt McGirt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGirt throws a head kick but Hewitt moves out of range.
McGirt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGirt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hewitt.
McGirt looks to throw the jab but Hewitt is out of range.
McGirt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGirt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGirt thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hewitt.
Hewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGirt.
Hewitt shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirt sprawls well. He's pushed Hewitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGirt throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGirt throws a hook but Hewitt blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt looks to throw the jab but Hewitt is out of range.
Hewitt misses the shot to the body.
Dirt McGirt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGirt as he avoids it easily.
McGirt lands a body shot.
Hewitt takes one to the side of the head.
Hewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hewitt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Hewitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGirt throws a big shot that misses.
McGirt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hewitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGirt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hewitt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McGirt misses

and Hewitt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGirt!

Hewitt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McGirt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hewitt but great work by McGirt.
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!
Hewitt struggling a bit here.
McGirt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep.
McGirt controlling from side mount.
Hewitt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Martin Hewitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hewitt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGirt has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGirt trying to hold on to Hewitt's head to control him but Hewitt postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hewitt is working for a kimura but McGirt is defending it quite comfortably.
McGirt is looking to improve his position.
McGirt works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGirt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hewitt throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt looking for a sweep. Not yet McGirt, not yet.
McGirt keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
McGirt seems keen to control Hewitt's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dirt McGirt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hewitt postures up in McGirt's guard and throws a big left but McGirt blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dirt McGirt.
I've got McGirt 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirt McGirt!
Dirt McGirt thanked the fans post fight for their support.