PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McIrish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Melcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Paddy McIrish has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McIrish
vs
Melcher

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
24
161 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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, Paddy McIrish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Melcher!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McIrish has Melcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Melcher can't get the takedown.
McIrish is trying to push Melcher away but Melcher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Melcher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McIrish fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melcher goes for a double leg but McIrish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McIrish continues to drive forward.
Paddy McIrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Melcher.
McIrish wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melcher can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, McIrish throws an elbow but misses.

McIrish manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Melcher stands and throws McIrish's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Melcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McIrish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Melcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McIrish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Melcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Melcher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McIrish is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Melcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIrish tries to buck Melcher off but Melcher is having none of it.
McIrish is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Melcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Melcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Melcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McIrish struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melcher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Melcher tries for a kimura but McIrish is defending well.
Melcher tries to advance to mount but McIrish denies him.
McIrish is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Melcher asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Melcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Melcher is trying to get an arm triangle but McIrish is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Melcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McIrish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Melcher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Melcher is trying to get an arm triangle but McIrish is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Melcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McIrish has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Melcher dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Melcher shoots in for a takedown but McIrish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

McIrish has Melcher up against the cage in a clinch.
McIrish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melcher.
McIrish avoiding damage.
McIrish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McIrish pulls guard successfully.

Melcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McIrish dives on top into guard.

Melcher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McIrish is aware though and is defending well.
McIrish postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McIrish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McIrish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melcher wants to sweep but no luck.

Melcher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McIrish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McIrish wants to control from the top but Melcher keeps moving.
Melcher has a closed guard, preventing McIrish from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Melcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Melcher working for a triangle but McIrish defends it easily.

Melcher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McIrish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McIrish has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Melcher is proving hard to escape from.

Melcher working for a triangle but McIrish defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIrish trying to control but Melcher is working from the bottom.
McIrish wanted to stand there but Melcher had control of the position.

Melcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McIrish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McIrish is sitting in close to Melcher's body. Melcher has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McIrish is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McIrish is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Melcher.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Melcher!
Jon Melcher gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).