PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt comes to the cage accompanied by Shimmy Shimmy Ya. Paul comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fueled -Anthrax kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Dirt McGirt has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dirt McGirt seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McGirt
vs
Paul

175 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jed Paul!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paul duly obliges.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGirt counters with a series of strikes. Paul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paul scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGirt looks to land a combination. Paul sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Jed Paul has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Paul forces McGirt back against the cage and clinches.
Paul wants to take the fight to the mat but McGirt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

McGirt pulls Paul into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Paul gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul slips a jab and a cross from McGirt.
Paul misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paul is defended easily by McGirt.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.

McGirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGirt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Paul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGirt has Paul in his guard.
McGirt wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paul gets to his feet. McGirt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGirt misses with a wild body shot.
McGirt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

McGirt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paul, pushing him back against the cage.
McGirt just leaning against Paul, taking a breather.
Paul jumps guard but McGirt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Paul has McGirt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McGirt tumbling to the mat - Paul dives into McGirt's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGirt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGirt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ground and pound from Paul seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Paul trying to control the action but McGirt is working from the bottom.
Paul is trying to ground and pound but McGirt uses the momentary lack of control by Paul to regain half guard.
McGirt punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt won't allow Paul to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGirt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paul is working away from the top position though.
McGirt is refusing to be controlled, as Paul sits in half guard.
Paul thows a huge punch but McGirt dodges it nicely.
My spies in Pitbull MMA inform me that Paul has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul drops an elbow to the side of McGirt's head.
McGirt is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jed Paul's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Paul shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Paul working over McGirt with some ground and pound. McGirt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGirt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paul.
Paul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGirt has hold of Paul's hands but Paul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGirt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paul perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGirt regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Paul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
Paul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGirt keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
McGirt keeping full guard, as Paul tries to pass.
McGirt looking for a sweep. Not yet McGirt, not yet.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McGirt's head.
McGirt wants to sweep here but Paul controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGirt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGirt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paul postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGirt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paul postures up and lands a big shot to McGirt's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGirt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paul working some strikes from top position.
Paul wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
Paul wants to control from the top but McGirt keeps moving.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but McGirt blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but McGirt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul postures up and lands a big shot to McGirt's brow.
Paul looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McGirt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paul presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jed Paul's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Paul shoots in but McGirt avoids the takedown attempt easily.

McGirt has closed the distance and engaged Paul in a clinch.
McGirt wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul won't allow it.
Paul has McGirt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGirt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paul tries to pull guard but McGirt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dirt McGirt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
McGirt gets underhooks to prevent Paul's takedown attempt.

McGirt breaks the clinch.

McGirt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Paul is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt drops an elbow to the side of Paul's head.
McGirt is trying to control. Paul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if McGirt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Paul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGirt.
Paul landing strikes from the bottom.
McGirt tries to stand but can't do so whilst Paul controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul wants to improve his position but McGirt is controlling well.
Paul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McGirt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGirt wants to stand but Paul has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McGirt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McGirt is looking to take a break and control but Paul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paul kicks McGirt off and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from McGirt as Paul shoots in.
McGirt leaves Paul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGirt avoids it really well and circles away.

McGirt closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGirt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Paul clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Paul is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake McGirt off. It looks like it's working - McGirt slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Paul displaying calm under pressure there.
McGirt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Paul back to the cage. McGirt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dirt McGirt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Jed Paul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No luck for Paul with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McGirt rushes Paul and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

McGirt jumps into guard, dragging Paul to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt McGirt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paul 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Paul!
Jed Paul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.