PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiernan has chosen DESERT STORM by Tartanic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McGarry
vs
Tiernan

175 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
29
168 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Tiernan.
Tiernan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tiernan darts in and clinches McGarry up against the cage.
Tiernan is leaning against McGarry and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tiernan has McGarry pressed against the cage, preventing McGarry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGarry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tiernan prevents it.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGarry backwards.
McGarry tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiernan smiles and moves away.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiernan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan wants to clinch.
McGarry fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiernan connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGarry. McGarry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut.
McGarry shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan swinging wildly here.
McGarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiernan throws a series of punches but McGarry moves out of range.
Tiernan wants to clinch but McGarry slips to the side
and McGarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiernan throws a sloppy head kick and McGarry moves out of range easily.
McGarry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tiernan misses with a series of wild punches.
McGarry fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGarry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tiernan.
Tiernan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiernan wants it to stay on the feet.
McGarry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tiernan defends it nicely.

Tiernan lands a big head kick that sends McGarry tumbling to the mat! Tiernan takes a step backwards and waves McGarry back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGarry's hands.
Tiernan lands a nice shot that snaps McGarry's head back.

McGarry is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Tiernan misses.
Tiernan wants to clinch up but McGarry keeps it at a distance.
Tiernan cracks the inside of McGarry's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry misses with a takedown attempt - Tiernan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tiernan tries to clinch but McGarry is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Tiernan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tiernan scores with a head kick. McGarry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGarry swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiernan.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGarry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Tiernan.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McGarry. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McGarry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tiernan is fending him off so far but McGarry persists. Nope, Tiernan circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab from McGarry.
Patrick Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiernan.
A cross from McGarry lands.
McGarry moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarry takes a kick to the side of the head.

Leo McGarry's cut is getting worse.
Tiernan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McGarry's calf.
Patrick Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGarry has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tiernan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan throws a head kick that misses.
McGarry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiernan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo McGarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a body punch but McGarry moves out of range.
McGarry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGarry shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiernan tries to sprawl out of it but McGarry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiernan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tiernan tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGarry swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tiernan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiernan digs a good body shot into McGarry's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiernan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan tries to clinch but McGarry moves out of range.

Tiernan lands a big head kick that sends McGarry tumbling to the mat! Tiernan takes a step backwards and waves McGarry back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh McGarry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Leo McGarry's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tiernan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiernan as he avoids it easily.
McGarry shoots in looking for a takedown but Tiernan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGarry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGarry misses with a left hand
and Tiernan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGarry thinking.
McGarry seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tiernan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGarry circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Tiernan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McGarry thows a body shot but no joy.
McGarry circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGarry shoots and misses
and Tiernan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

Tiernan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiernan is stalling here.
Tiernan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGarrys head.
Tiernan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as McGarry controls his hands.
Tiernan misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan gets through McGarry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiernan tries a body shot but McGarry blocks it.

McGarry gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tiernan regains guard.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tiernan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGarry.
Tiernan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGarry thows a big elbow that misses.
Tiernan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tiernan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGarry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan wants to stand and escape but McGarry is having none of it.
McGarry throws and elbow that misses. Tiernan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Tiernan!
Tiernan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGarry trying to strike off his back.

McGarry is looking for a triangle but Tiernan pushes his legs off easily.
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!

McGarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiernan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McGarry looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tiernan has picked McGarry up and slammed him! McGarry can't keep hold of the triangle and Tiernan manages to pass to side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry tries to bench press Tiernan off him but Tiernan keeps the position.
McGarry throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tiernan wants to stand but McGarry is controlling his arm.
McGarry is trying to get back to half guard.
Tiernan wants to control but McGarry is keeping him busy.
McGarry tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Patrick Tiernan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiernan trying to control the position but McGarry is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is trying to improve his position.
McGarry throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McGarry is looking to regain half guard here but Tiernan keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGarry manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo McGarry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tiernan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Tiernan!