PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Raley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McGirk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to one. Dirt McGirk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McGirk
vs
Raley

178 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Einherjer RAW Nutrition * Recovery 156 : 45$ *

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirt McGirk!
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, Paul Raley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGirk misses with a double jab.
Raley is looking to clinch but McGirk is avoiding it.
Raley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from McGirk does no damage.
McGirk misses with a series of wild punches.
Raley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from McGirk misses.
Raley tries to clinch up but McGirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirt McGirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirk stuffs the takedown attempt from Raley. Raley gets slowly back to his feet.
McGirk fails to land with a series of punches.
Raley wants to clinch.
Raley slips a jab from McGirk.
McGirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Raley.
McGirk misses with a double jab
and Raley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGirk is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raley shoots for a double leg takedown but McGirk sprawls well. He's pushed Raley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGirk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Raley fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raley counters with a two punch combo.
Raley scores with a one two! McGirk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Raley looks for a takedown but McGirk sprawls well.
Dirt McGirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Raley.
Raley moves in looking to clinch but McGirk pushes him off.
Raley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Raley as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raley.
Raley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk throws a hook but Raley avoids it easily.
McGirk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raley momentarily.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raley counters with a low kick, right behind McGirk 's knee.
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!
Raley clobbers McGirk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Raley forces McGirk back against the cage and clinches.
Raley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGirk stops a takedown attempt from Raley.
McGirk lands with a left to the head.
McGirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raley backwards.
McGirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Raley backwards.
Raley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGirk's efforts to push away.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Raley is controlling him.
McGirk lands with a short shot to the head.
McGirk lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Raley breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raley moves away from the strike by McGirk.
McGirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Raley.
Nice sprawl there from McGirk as Raley shoots in.
McGirk misses with a double jab
and Raley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raley ducks under a wild hook from McGirk.
McGirk misses with a leg kick.
Raley tries to clinch but McGirk is having none of it.
Raley slips under a jab from McGirk.
McGirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raley counters with a straight right hand.
Raley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGirk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGirk throws out a powerful jab.
Raley dives in and grabs McGirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGirk pushes down on Raley's head and hops out.
Raley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big left from McGirk misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raley dives in and grabs McGirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGirk pushes down on Raley's head and hops out.
Raley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGirk as he jumps to the side.
McGirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raley lands with a kick to the temple. McGirk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGirk scores with a decent looking hook.
McGirk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from McGirk misses its intended target.
McGirk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raley counters with a three punch combo that has McGirk backing up. McGirk nods at Raley to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raley cracks McGirk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Raley fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Raley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGirk lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Raley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGirk circles away quickly and effectively.

Raley closes the distance and pushes McGirk back into the cage.
McGirk can't break the clinch.
McGirk misses with the head strike.
McGirk has a couple of punches blocked by Raley.
A head punch on the inside from McGirk fails to land.
McGirk misses with the head strike.
Raley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGirk has him pressed against the cage.
McGirk lands a hook that snaps the head of Raley backwards.
Raley has had enough of the clinch but McGirk keeps him there for the moment.
McGirk lands a left hand.
Raley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGirk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raley has McGirk pressed against the cage, preventing McGirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Raley wants to get back to striking at distance but McGirk won't allow it.
McGirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGirk.

Raley manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Raley.
Dirt McGirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGirk leaves Raley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGirk misses with a series of wild punches.
Raley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGirk's head.
Raley blocks a low kick nicely.
McGirk looks to land a combination but Raley avoids it well.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a stiff right hand.
Raley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Raley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raley counters with a thumping low kick.
Raley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGirk throws a combination that misses
and Raley counters with a head kick. That will keep McGirk thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McGirk misses with a double jab
and Raley counters with an inside leg kick.
McGirk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGirk misses with a double jab
and Raley counters with a two punch combo.
McGirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGirk throws a nice looking combination but Raley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGirk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dirt McGirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Raley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raley.
McGirk keeps the fight on the outside.
McGirk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raley in his tracks.
No joy there for McGirk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Raley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGirk pinned against the cage. McGirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirk misses the target.
McGirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raley counters with a right hand to the body.
Raley shoots in and drives through. McGirk sprawls well.
A head kick from Raley lands but McGirk takes it in his stride.
McGirk looks to land a right hand but Raley moved out of range.
Raley is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from McGirk.
Raley connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McGirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Raley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGirk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGirk throws a combination. Raley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Raley counter with a right hand.
Raley tries to clinch there but McGirk circles away.
McGirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raley counters with a body kick that stops McGirk in his tracks momentarily.
McGirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raley counters with a series of strikes. McGirk will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a nice uppercut.
McGirk misses with a combination
and Raley counters with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab lands there for McGirk.
McGirk circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raley counters with a right hand to the body.
Raley cracks McGirk with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Paul Raley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Raley fails to land the takedown.
Raley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Raley.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as McGirk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raley doesn't seem phased though.
Raley slips a jab and a cross from McGirk.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a big head kick but McGirk shrugs it off.
Raley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Raley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raley counters with a head kick.
McGirk misses with a double jab

and Raley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGirk scores with a shoulder strike.
Raley tries to break the clinch but McGirk is controlling the position.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Raley keeps him there for the moment.
Raley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Raley keeps him there for the moment.
Raley tries to break free but McGirk pushes him back against the cage.
Raley wants to break free but McGirk has control.
A frustrated look appears on McGirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGirk working hard to break the clinch.
Raley is trying to force a seperation but McGirk has the dominant position.
Raley has had enough of the clinch but McGirk keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from McGirk on the inside.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Raley is controlling him.

Raley breaks from the clinch.
Raley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a nice leg kick.
McGirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Raley.
McGirk avoids the head kick by Raley.
Dirt McGirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGirk misses with a combination
and Raley counters with a big head kick but McGirk shrugs it off.
McGirk lands with a cross.
McGirk looks to land a combination but Raley avoids it well.
McGirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Raley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGirk throws a combination that misses
and Raley counters with a series of strikes. McGirk will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGirk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGirk throws the left hand but Raley avoids the punch easily.
McGirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raley ducks right into an uppercut from McGirk.
McGirk throws a combination that misses
and Raley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raley counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk misses with a double jab
and Raley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raley shoots for a takedown but McGirk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dirt McGirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Raley.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGirk really felt that one!
McGirk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raley.
Raley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGirk pinned against the cage. McGirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGirk swings for the body but Raley moves out of range.
Raley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGirk looks to throw the jab but Raley is out of range.
McGirk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGirk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McGirk throws a looping overhand right but Raley ducks down to avoid it.
McGirk misses with a wild body shot.
Raley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGirk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McGirk throws a big shot that misses.
Raley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from McGirk.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raley counters with a big head kick but McGirk shrugs it off.

Raley closes the distance and clinches.
McGirk lands with a short shot to the head.
McGirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Raley has double underhooks.
McGirk wants to break free but Raley has control.
McGirk working hard to break the clinch.
McGirk lands a shoulder strike.
McGirk keeps control of Raley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on McGirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGirk has Raley pressed against the cage, preventing Raley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGirk.
Paul Raley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGirk misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Raley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Raley!