PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rabbitte (ranked 25074 p4p, 643 weight class) and Maks Dirksun (ranked 6725 p4p, 606 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rabbitte
vs
Dirksun

189 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

King Nutrition

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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maks Dirksun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirksun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabbitte fails with the takedown
and Dirksun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirksun.
Dirksun moves in looking to clinch but Rabbitte pushes him off.
Rabbitte dives in and grabs Dirksun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dirksun pushes down on Rabbitte's head and hops out.
Rabbitte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rabbitte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dirksun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul Rabbitte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Dirksun.
Dirksun goes for a double leg but Rabbitte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rabbitte continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirksun tries to avoid it but Rabbitte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirksun to the ground. Dirksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirksun wants to counter the offense by Rabbitte and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Dirksun.
A head kick from Rabbitte lands but Dirksun takes it in his stride.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown
and Dirksun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rabbitte thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dirksun tries to avoid it but Rabbitte manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dirksun to the ground. Dirksun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabbitte as he jumps to the side.
Dirksun throws a head kick that misses.
Dirksun stuffs the takedown attempt from Rabbitte. Rabbitte gets slowly back to his feet.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirksun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rabbitte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dirksun tries to clinch up.
Dirksun darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Dirksun into the cage.
Dirksun shoots in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dirksun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rabbitte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dirksun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rabbitte.
Dirksun lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rabbitte checks a low kick from Dirksun.
Dirksun is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte tries to clinch up.
Rabbitte scores with a head kick.
Rabbitte fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirksun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rabbitte is breathing heavily.
Rabbitte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabbitte as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Rabbitte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rabbitte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a nice body shot.
Dirksun throws a one two combo.

It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dirksun or perhaps it was just good defense by Rabbitte, which made it look bad.
Rabbitte misses with a double jab.
Dirksun shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte misses with a wild combination.
Rabbitte does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dirksun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rabbitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dirksun shoots in and drives through. Rabbitte sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabbitte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabbitte has his takedown stuffed
and Dirksun counters with a nice body shot.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Dirksun shoots in.
Rabbitte shoots in for a double leg but Dirksun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dirksun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dirksun throws a series of strikes that have Rabbitte backpedaling.
Rabbitte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dirksun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dirksun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte blocks a head kick by Dirksun.
Dirksun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rabbitte pinned against the cage. Rabbitte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rabbitte scores with a leg kick.
Rabbitte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirksun wants to clinch.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown attempt - Dirksun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dirksun tries to close the distance and clinch but Rabbitte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maks Dirksun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Some bone on bone action there as Rabbitte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabbitte shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbitte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dirksun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirksun counters with a left and a right that stings Rabbitte.
Rabbitte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dirksun swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Dirksun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rabbitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirksun was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbitte.
Dirksun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rabbitte doesn't manage to clinch there - Dirksun circles away.
Rabbitte shoots in and drives through. Dirksun sprawls well.
Dirksun looks for a takedown but Rabbitte sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dirksun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Paul Rabbitte's cut is getting worse.
Dirksun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dirksun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rabbitte!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabbitte is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte regains half guard, as Dirksun was trying to land strikes.

Dirksun decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dirksun scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Rabbitte as Dirksun shoots in.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabbitte.
Dirksun changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabbitte.
Dirksun is looking for the big counter here.
Dirksun darts in looking for a takedown but Rabbitte gets double underhooks and turns Dirksun into the cage.
Rabbitte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rabbitte tries for a takedown but Dirksun circles away easily
enabling Dirksun to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has his takedown stuffed

and Dirksun counters with a crisp one two that drops Rabbitte! Dirksun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rabbitte to his feet! Rabbitte is in big trouble!

Paul Rabbitte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirksun tries to clinch but Rabbitte moves out of range.
Dirksun shoots in for a double leg but Rabbitte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabbitte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirksun is defended easily by Rabbitte.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun fails with a takedown attempt.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dirksun as he avoids it easily.
Rabbitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Dirksun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dirksun steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dirksun is defended easily by Rabbitte.
Nice takedown defense from Dirksun. No joy for Rabbitte on that attempt.
Rabbitte misses with a takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a straight right hand.

Jeez, Paul Rabbitte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dirksun looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun shows good takedown defense.
As Rabbitte backs off Dirksun throws a huge counter combo but Rabbitte manages to avoid it all.
Dirksun tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dirksun.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.

Rabbitte tries to sprawl but Dirksun drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Rabbitte makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dirksun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabbitte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rabbitte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dirksun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maks Dirksun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rabbitte dives in for a single leg takedown but Dirksun sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rabbitte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dirksun was well out of range. Poor timing from Rabbitte.

Rabbitte closes the distance and clinches.
Rabbitte prevents Dirksun from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirksun.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirksun.
Dirksun is trying to break free.
Rabbitte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dirksun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rabbitte to keep the fight standing.

Rabbitte pulls Dirksun into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rabbitte holds on and takes a little breather.
Dirksun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabbitte. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rabbitte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte keeping moving, preventing Dirksun from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirksun won't allow Rabbitte to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Rabbitte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dirksun defends well.

Dirksun stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun wants to clinch.
Rabbitte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dirksun is fending him off so far but Rabbitte persists. Nope, Dirksun circles away and we're back to standing.
Dirksun looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dirksun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabbitte tries to avoid it but Dirksun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabbitte to the ground. Rabbitte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dirksun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dirksun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dirksun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rabbitte.
And Dirksun tries to counter it with a takedown but Rabbitte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dirksun throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rabbitte shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Rabbitte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.
Dirksun tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun tries to clinch up but Rabbitte circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dirksun defends it nicely.
And Dirksun tries to counter it with a takedown but Rabbitte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paul Rabbitte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rabbitte throws a combination that misses
and Dirksun counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dirksun shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabbitte fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirksun avoids it really well and circles away.

Dirksun takes the fight into the clinch.
Dirksun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rabbitte smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirksun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rabbitte as he avoids it easily.
Rabbitte fails with the takedown.
Dirksun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rabbitte is fending him off so far but Dirksun persists. Nope, Rabbitte circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabbitte with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dirksun counters with a series of strikes. Rabbitte will be more careful next time no doubt.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Rabbitte's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maks Dirksun!
A very excited looking Maks Dirksun made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.