PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy McIrish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Quarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex Quarry enters the cage!

McIrish
vs
Quarry

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Beaver Jooce!

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paddy McIrish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Quarry!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIrish throws out a powerful jab.
Quarry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McIrish lunges at Quarry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Quarry's hand.
McIrish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McIrish lands a jab-cross combination.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Quarry.
A lull in the action here as Quarry stalls from top position.
Quarry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McIrish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quarry wants to control but McIrish is keeping him busy.
McIrish pushes Quarry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Quarry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quarry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McIrish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Quarry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Quarry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McIrish stops Quarry from passing to mount.

That's two 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.
Quarry trying to control the position but McIrish is working away.
Quarry working the head and body with strikes.
McIrish is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Quarry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
My spies in Pitbull MMA inform me that Quarry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Quarry wants to lay and pray for a moment but McIrish keeps working.
Quarry tries to move into full mount but can't pass McIrish's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quarry just content to control the position.
McIrish prevents Quarry from improving position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quarry with a poor takedown
and McIrish counters with a nice uppercut.
McIrish lands a jab to the head.
McIrish misses with a double jab.
Quarry misses with a takedown
and McIrish counters with a left and a right that stings Quarry.
McIrish takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Quarry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paddy McIrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Quarry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quarry avoids the head kick by McIrish.
Quarry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McIrish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McIrish scores with a hook.
Quarry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIrish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Quarry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quarry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quarry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McIrish defends it nicely.
Quarry looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McIrish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McIrish lands with a hook. Quarry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy McIrish dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Quarry or perhaps it was just good defense by McIrish, which made it look bad.
Paddy McIrish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIrish misses with the combination.
Quarry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McIrish sprawls well. McIrish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quarry gets slowly back to his feet.
Quarry fails with the takedown
and McIrish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paddy McIrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Quarry.
Quarry wants to clinch up but McIrish keeps it at a distance.
McIrish dips to his left and cracks Quarry with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIrish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from McIrish both land. Nice combination.
McIrish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quarry tries for a takedown but McIrish circles away easily
and McIrish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Quarry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIrish is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quarry is controlling him well.

Quarry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McIrish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alex Quarry has got the better of the ground game so far.
McIrish wants to get back to his feet.
Quarry fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIrish wants to get back to his feet.
McIrish is not content to let Quarry control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Quarry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McIrish cracks Quarry with an open hand slap.
McIrish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quarry can do to turn this around?
Quarry shoots in but McIrish avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIrish throws a good cross that connects.
Quarry tries to clinch up but McIrish circles away and keeps his distance.
Quarry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McIrish sprawls well. McIrish wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quarry gets slowly back to his feet.
McIrish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - McIrish scores with a four punch combination!
Quarry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McIrish works Quarry's body with a nice hook.
McIrish misses with the combination.
McIrish's corner calls for a 1-2. McIrish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McIrish is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIrish loads up on a big right hand but Quarry slips the punch.
Quarry fails with a takedown attempt.
McIrish leaves Quarry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from McIrish. No joy for Quarry on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIrish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quarry.
Nice straight punches there by McIrish. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McIrish.
McIrish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Paddy McIrish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quarry shoots and misses
and McIrish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paddy McIrish dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Quarry walks into a straight right hand from McIrish.
Paddy McIrish is winning the standup battle so far.

Quarry forces McIrish back against the cage and clinches.
Quarry is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McIrish is defending well.
McIrish wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quarry is trying to pull guard but McIrish has him pressed against the cage.
Quarry keeps control of McIrish as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Quarry ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Quarry no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McIrish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Quarry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McIrish is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McIrish gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McIrish is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Quarry looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Quarry doesn't manage to clinch there - McIrish circles away.
Paddy McIrish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quarry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quarry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paddy McIrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Quarry.
McIrish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McIrish lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McIrish with a hook.
Quarry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Quarry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McIrish wants to stand up but Quarry is controlling him.
McIrish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quarry.
McIrish wants to stand up but Quarry is controlling him.
Quarry trying to control the position from guard on top but McIrish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quarry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McIrish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quarry is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quarry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McIrish swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Quarry tries to score a power double leg takedown but McIrish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quarry somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quarry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McIrish as he jumps to the side.
Quarry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McIrish.
Quarry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A combination from McIrish does no damage.
Quarry has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McIrish lands a nice shot to the body.

McIrish closes the distance and pushes Quarry back into the cage.
McIrish can't break the clinch.

Quarry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quarry closes the distance and pushes McIrish back into the cage.
McIrish tries to circle away but Quarry has him pinned against the cage.
Quarry goes for a takedown in the clinch but McIrish prevents it.
Quarry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Quarry is looking to control McIrish's arms but McIrish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Quarry has his back to the cage.
McIrish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quarry jumps guard but McIrish stands there with Quarry around his waist. Quarry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Quarry pulls guard successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy McIrish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McIrish, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paddy McIrish!