PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toby Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk McDirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Toby Joyce has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Toby Joyce seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Joyce
vs
McDirk

225 cm
18
346 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Joyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk McDirk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joyce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDirk pinned against the cage. McDirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDirk misses the shot to the body.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
Joyce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDirk pinned against the cage. McDirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk takes a swing at Joyce's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk stuns Joyce with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
Joyce goes for a double leg but McDirk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDirk continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Joyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
Joyce tries to counter by clinching up but McDirk breaks away and moves out of range.
Joyce tries to clinch up.
McDirk throws a sloppy body shot

and Joyce counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Joyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDirk misses the shot to the body.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Joyce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joyce avoids the body shot from McDirk.
Dirk McDirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
McDirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joyce moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joyce tries to clinch but McDirk is having none of it.
McDirk takes a swing at Joyce's ribcage but misses.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Joyce tries to counter by clinching up but McDirk breaks away and moves out of range.
McDirk takes a swing at Joyce's ribcage but misses.
Joyce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joyce avoids the body shot from McDirk.
A counter left hand to the body from Joyce misses its target.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
Joyce avoids the body shot from McDirk.
Joyce tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDirk manages to circle out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
Dirk McDirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
McDirk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joyce doesn't seem bothered though.
Joyce is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Joyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDirk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Joyce rather than just go for the knockout.
Joyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Joyce avoids the body shot from McDirk.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
Joyce tries to counter by clinching up but McDirk breaks away and moves out of range.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joyce moves away.
Joyce avoids the body shot from McDirk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
Joyce is looking to counter the offense by McDirk and move into the clinch.
McDirk misses with a body punch

and Joyce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joyce.
Joyce fails to pull guard.
McDirk tries to circle away but Joyce has him pinned against the cage.
Joyce keeps control of McDirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Joyce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
McDirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
Joyce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joyce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joyce shoots in for a double leg but McDirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joyce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk McDirk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joyce moves away.
Joyce went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
It looked like Joyce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dirk McDirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joyce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDirk defends it nicely.
Joyce fails with a takedown attempt.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDirk punishes Joyce's body with a nice straight punch.
Joyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
Joyce is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDirk lands a right hook to the body.
McDirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joyce wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
Joyce is looking to counter the offense by McDirk and move into the clinch.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
Joyce takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
McDirk takes a swing at Joyce's ribcage but misses.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk misses the shot to the body.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
Joyce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDirk.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
Joyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDirk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDirk misses the shot to the body.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
Joyce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDirk.
McDirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joyce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
Joyce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
Joyce tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDirk manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Joyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
McDirk swings for the body but Joyce moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
Joyce tries to counter by clinching up but McDirk breaks away and moves out of range.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by McDirk. Beautiful body shot.
Toby Joyce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDirk misses the shot to the body.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
Joyce avoids the body shot from McDirk.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
Joyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
Joyce is looking to counter the offense by McDirk and move into the clinch.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk takes a swing at Joyce's ribcage but misses.
Joyce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDirk.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Joyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDirk swings for the body but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk swings for the body but Joyce moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joyce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
McDirk misses the shot to the body.
Joyce is looking to counter the offense by McDirk and move into the clinch.
McDirk swings for the body but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.
Joyce tries to counter by clinching up but McDirk breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Joyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joyce appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
Joyce is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDirk.
Joyce avoids the body shot from McDirk.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Joyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joyce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk McDirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Joyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joyce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDirk circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joyce moves away.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
McDirk misses with a body shot.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk swings for the body but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joyce was well out of range. Poor timing from McDirk.
McDirk throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joyce is defended easily by McDirk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDirk.
McDirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joyce manages to avoid it.
Joyce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joyce moves away.
McDirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Joyce is just out of range.
Joyce is looking for a counter combo.
McDirk throws a body punch but Joyce moves out of range.
McDirk misses with a wild body shot.
McDirk just misses with a punch to the body.
McDirk misses with a jab to the body

and Joyce counters by clinching up.
McDirk is trying to break free.
McDirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Joyce manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDirk. Joyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joyce seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joyce gets the takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDirk can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDirk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McDirk is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDirk is trying to buck Joyce off.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McDirk is trying to work for a sweep but Joyce has mounted him!
Joyce looking to ground and pound but McDirk is blocking nicely.
McDirk prevents any damage by holding on tight.
McDirk is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDirk controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joyce lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDirk is trying to escape the mount.
Joyce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDirk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDirk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Toby Joyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joyce sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dirk McDirk.
I've got McDirk 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk McDirk!