PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irwin McMulligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pascha the killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irwin McMulligan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

McMulligan
vs
the killer

200 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Irwin McMulligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, pascha the killer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMulligan tries to clinch there but the killer circles away.
the killer tries to clinch but McMulligan is having none of it.

the killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McMulligan managing to block the knees to the body from the killer.
the killer takes a shot to the head.
McMulligan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but the killer has him pressed against the cage.
McMulligan avoiding damage as the killer throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McMulligan just misses with a elbow thrown towards the killer's brow.

the killer breaks from the clinch.

Oooh a lovely combination from McMulligan sends the killer down but not out. McMulligan dives into side control looking to finish.

the killer is rocked!

It looks like pascha the killer has been cut.
the killer is letting McMulligan control him for a moment.
the killer is still in real trouble! Can McMulligan finish him?
the killer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McMulligan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMulligan wants to stand up but the killer is controlling the position.
the killer seems to have recovered his senses.
McMulligan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McMulligan has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, the killer works to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

the killer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan wants to get up but he can't break the killer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
the killer has his hands on McMulligan's head, controlling the position.
McMulligan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

the killer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McMulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but the killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
the killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two 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.
McMulligan won't allow the killer to get back to his feet.
McMulligan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
the killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
the killer looks gassed!
the killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McMulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but the killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the killer is trying to keep McMulligan in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McMulligan is looking to stand up but the killer won't let him.
McMulligan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMulligan stopping the sweep attempt from the killer.
McMulligan trying to stand up but can't free himself from the killer's guard.
McMulligan is looking to work some ground and pound but the killer has wrist control.
McMulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the killer is keeping the position for now.
McMulligan distracts the killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

McMulligan drops the killer with a left right combo! McMulligan follows him down to the ground into side control.
McMulligan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
the killer is looking for a sweep.
McMulligan is looking to take a break and control but the killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McMulligan lands a few punches from side control.
McMulligan in side control lands a decent elbow.
McMulligan scoring with punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if the killer can do anything to dispel that myth.
McMulligan wants to stand but the killer has his arm trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMulligan is putting a hurting on the killer here, landing some big shots from side control.
McMulligan lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin McMulligan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on pascha the killer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McMulligan lands with a slapping head kick.
McMulligan is looking to clinch.
McMulligan closes the distance but the killer moves to the side

and the killer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McMulligan jumps guard but the killer stands there with McMulligan around his waist. McMulligan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
the killer effectively controlling the action here.
the killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

the killer jumps into guard, dragging McMulligan to the mat.
McMulligan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as the killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
the killer is trying to control the position but McMulligan postures up.
McMulligan distracts the killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McMulligan wants to pass the guard but the killer is keeping the position.
the killer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McMulligan!
the killer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMulligan is trying to stand.
McMulligan tries to buck the killer off but the killer takes his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McMulligan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

McMulligan is trying to shake the killer off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! the killer won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
the killer circles away from the clinch attempt.
the killer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McMulligan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McMulligan wants to clinch but the killer slips to the side

and the killer counters by moving into the clinch.

the killer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMulligan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMulligan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
the killer doesn't manage to clinch there - McMulligan circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - McMulligan scores with a four punch combination!

McMulligan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. the killer sprawls well initially but McMulligan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McMulligan is trying to control the action in half guard but the killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
It looks like McMulligan is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the killer wants to control but McMulligan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McMulligan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
the killer is refusing to be controlled, as McMulligan sits in half guard.
McMulligan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
the killer is looking to control McMulligan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can the killer avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMulligan lands with a nice combination. the killer backs away looking to recover.
McMulligan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

the killer takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan tries to circle away but the killer has him pinned against the cage.
the killer wants a takedown but no success here.

the killer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McMulligan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McMulligan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McMulligan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

the killer pushes McMulligan up against the cage in a clinch.
the killer fails to pull guard.
Irwin McMulligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of pascha the killer.
McMulligan tries to break the clinch but the killer is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMulligan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
the killer wants a takedown.
McMulligan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irwin McMulligan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on pascha the killer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

the killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
the killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and McMulligan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
the killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
the killer keeping moving, preventing McMulligan from controlling successfully.
the killer looking for a sweep. Not yet the killer, not yet.
the killer working a defensive guard here.
the killer looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMulligan is one step ahead there.

McMulligan stands up from the killer's guard - McMulligan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMulligan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
the killer looking for a sweep. Not yet the killer, not yet.
the killer keeping full guard, as McMulligan tries to pass.
the killer pulls McMulligan in close to his closed guard and prevents McMulligan from doing any damage or advancing position.
McMulligan is working the killer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McMulligan wants to stand but the killer is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan stands up over the killer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
the killer looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McMulligan throws a right hand that the killer ducks under and follows up with a left that the killer also avoids with ease.
Irwin McMulligan is winning the standup battle so far.
the killer darts in trying to clinch
and McMulligan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMulligan tries to clinch up but the killer circles away and keeps his distance.
the killer closes the distance looking to clinch
and McMulligan counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
the killer tries to clinch but McMulligan moves out of range.

the killer moves into the clinch successfully.
the killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McMulligan avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on McMulligan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McMulligan tries to throw a body punch but the killer avoids it by throwing McMulligan back against the cage.

McMulligan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics the killer uses from the top position.
McMulligan wants to get back to his feet but the killer passes into half guard.
McMulligan tries to kick the killer off in order to stand up. the killer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
McMulligan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
the killer trying to control the action but McMulligan is working from the bottom.
pascha the killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMulligan is pushing the killer's head away, looking to escape. the killer manages to hold on to the position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irwin McMulligan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McMulligan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irwin McMulligan!