PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 698 p4p, 753 weight class) and Corey McGraugh (ranked 92 p4p, 101 weight class). Alderidge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Portland, Oregon. McGraugh has chosen CROM!!!!! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Alderidge
vs
McGraugh

175 cm
25
160
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
160
8 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGraugh looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
McGraugh lands with a nice body punch.
McGraugh avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
McGraugh misses with a takedown attempt

and Alderidge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge cracks McGraugh with a nice body shot.
Alderidge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraugh's elbow.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge is working McGraugh over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
McGraugh blocks an elbow strike from Alderidge.
McGraugh is trying to pull guard but Alderidge has him pressed against the cage.
Alderidge presses McGraugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraugh is looking to break free of the clinch but Alderidge has double underhooks.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body.
McGraugh tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but Alderidge holds him up against the cage and eventually McGraugh drops back down to his feet.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McGraugh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alderidge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGraugh wants to get back to striking at distance but Alderidge won't allow it.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGraugh gets through Alderidge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
McGraugh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGraugh fails to pull guard.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGraugh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
McGraugh takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but Alderidge won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh blocks a body shot from Alderidge.

McGraugh decides to pull guard.
Alderidge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

McGraugh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alderidge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGraugh is pulling down on Alderidge's head. It's preventing any offense from Alderidge, at least for the moment.
Alderidge content to stall in guard here.
McGraugh is trying to keep Alderidge in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully.
Alderidge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alderidge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alderidge passes into half guard.
Alderidge slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGraugh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

McGraugh misses with an uppercut
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
McGraugh connects with a body shot.
McGraugh cracks Alderidge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
McGraugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge with a jab.
McGraugh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alderidge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGraugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of McGraugh's head but McGraugh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.

McGraugh moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with the head strike.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but Alderidge holds him up against the cage and eventually McGraugh drops back down to his feet.
Alderidge lands an elbow inside.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alderidge lands with a left to the head.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Alderidge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGraugh prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGraugh tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McGraugh fails to land.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraugh jumps guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alderidge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McGraugh.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge pushes McGraugh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGraugh tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing McGraugh back against the cage.
McGraugh working aggressively here.
Alderidge digs a right hand into McGraugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGraugh's gas tank.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge presses McGraugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraugh is breathing heavily.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh working aggressively here.
McGraugh looking for a takedown.
McGraugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Corey McGraugh has been cut.
Alderidge landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Nice body punch from McGraugh - that landed with a thud.
McGraugh jumps guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey McGraugh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Alderidge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
McGraugh goes for a takedown attempt but Alderidge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Alderidge misses.
McGraugh misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice body shot.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
Alderidge throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraugh moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from McGraugh misses
and Alderidge counters with a low kick, right behind McGraugh 's knee.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGraugh checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGraugh tries to counter with a clinch but Alderidge shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Alderidge.
McGraugh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderidge.
McGraugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGraugh thinking.
McGraugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
Alderidge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alderidge walks into a straight right hand from McGraugh.
Alderidge throws a hook but McGraugh blocks it.
Corey McGraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
McGraugh misses with a body shot.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGraugh.
Corey McGraugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Alderidge finds it's target.
McGraugh takes a swing at Alderidge's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by McGraugh.
Alderidge punishes McGraugh's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
McGraugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alderidge throws an overhand right that lands on McGraugh's shoulder, as McGraugh tries to avoid the shot.
McGraugh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alderidge misses with a few strikes there.
McGraugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alderidge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGraugh thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
Alderidge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGraugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
McGraugh throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGraugh misses with a looping left.
Alderidge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGraugh walks into a left hand.
That kick from Alderidge tenderised McGraugh's leg. McGraugh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGraugh throws out the jab.
Alderidge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGraugh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alderidge scrambles back to his feet.
McGraugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the body
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from McGraugh misses
and McGraugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGraugh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the head.
McGraugh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alderidge counters with a right hand to the body.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the body
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

McGraugh is rocked!

Alderidge rushes McGraugh and presses him up against the cage.
McGraugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Alderidge misses with a knee strike.
McGraugh seems to have recovered his senses.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGraughs head.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Alderidge pushes McGraugh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath McGraugh's ribcage. McGraugh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderidge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
Our winner, Ranger Alderidge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.