PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdo Murchison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mc GInnley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Mc GInnley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Murchison
vs
Mc GInnley

196 cm
21
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Soul Supremacy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Mc GInnley!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc GInnley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murchison to score with a decent uppercut.
Mc GInnley swings for the body but Murchison moves out of range.
Murchison lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Patrick Mc GInnley has been cut.
Murchison throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murchison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mc GInnley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murchison misses with a combination

and Mc GInnley counters by clinching up.
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!
Mc GInnley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murchison prevents it.
Murchison is looking to break free of the clinch but Mc GInnley has double underhooks.
Mc GInnley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murchison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murchison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murchison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Murchison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murchison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mc GInnley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murdo Murchison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Mc GInnley.
Murchison throws a nice looking combination but Mc GInnley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murchison throws a right hand that Mc GInnley ducks under and follows up with a left that Mc GInnley also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison throws a right and a left that Mc GInnley avoids nicely.
Murchison throws a right and a left that Mc GInnley avoids nicely.
Murchison slips a jab and a cross from Mc GInnley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murchison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mc GInnley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murchison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Murchison does no damage.
Murchison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murchison misses with a combination

and Mc GInnley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murchison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mc GInnley has him pressed against the cage.
Mc GInnley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murchison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murchison working hard to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murchison is trying to break the clinch but Mc GInnley has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mc GInnley.

Mc GInnley decides to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murchison wants to stand but Mc GInnley is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murchison wants to stand and escape but instead Mc GInnley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Murchison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mc GInnley on the ground.

Mc GInnley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mc GInnley forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murchison!
You get the feeling that Murchison really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mc GInnley lands a heavy elbow.
Murchison wants to try and get back to his feet.
Murchison is bucking up trying to escape but Mc GInnley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mc GInnley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murchison is bucking up trying to escape but Mc GInnley cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Murchison is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mc GInnley trying to control but Murchison is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mc GInnley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mc GInnley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Mc GInnley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Murchison can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Mc GInnley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mc GInnley punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murchison squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mc GInnley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick Mc GInnley's cut.
That's time! Murchison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Murchison throws a series of punches but Mc GInnley avoids them all with ease.
Mc GInnley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mc GInnley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murchison connects with a single shot there.
Murchison misses with a double jab.
Mc GInnley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murchison tries to bum rush Mc GInnley with a series of wild strikes but Mc GInnley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mc GInnley.
Murdo Murchison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Mc GInnley.
Murchison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mc GInnley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc GInnley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murchison tries to avoid it but Mc GInnley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murchison to the ground. Murchison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murchison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc GInnley circles away quickly and effectively.
Murchison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mc GInnley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murchison but Murchison pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murchison looks to land a combination but Mc GInnley avoids it well.
Murchison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mc GInnley fails to land the takedown.
Mc GInnley is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison connects with a looping right hand.
Murchison scores with a one two! Mc GInnley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Oooooh!!! Murchison has knocked Mc GInnley down with a huge combo! Murchison steps away and waves a wobbly Mc GInnley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Mc GInnley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murchison misses with a wild combination.
Mc GInnley is still on wobbly legs! Can Murchison finish him?
Murchison fails to land with a series of punches.
Mc GInnley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murchison.
Mc GInnley misses with a wild combination.
Mc GInnley seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck for Mc GInnley with that takedown attempt.
Mc GInnley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mc GInnley shoots in for a takedown but Murchison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murchison scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Murchison misses.
Mc GInnley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mc GInnley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murchison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mc GInnley dives in and grabs Murchison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murchison pushes down on Mc GInnley's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murchison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mc GInnley.
Murchison connects with a single shot there.

Mc GInnley closes the distance and pushes Murchison back into the cage.
Murchison has had enough of the clinch but Mc GInnley keeps him there for the moment.

Mc GInnley breaks the clinch.
Murchison lands with a right hand.
Murchison misses with a series of wild punches.
Mc GInnley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murchison.

Mc GInnley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murchison tries to circle away but Mc GInnley has him pinned against the cage.
Murchison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murchison has had enough of the clinch but Mc GInnley keeps him there for the moment.
Murchison is trying to break the clinch but Mc GInnley has him pressed against the cage.
Murchison is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murchison wants to break free but Mc GInnley has control.
Murchison can't break the clinch.
Mc GInnley is working for takedown but Murchison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murchison tries to circle away but Mc GInnley has him pinned against the cage.
Mc GInnley goes for a takedown attempt but Murchison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murchison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murdo Murchison is winning the standup battle so far.
Murchison tries to bum rush Mc GInnley with a series of wild strikes but Mc GInnley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mc GInnley throws a leg kick but Murchison moved away.
Murchison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murchison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mc GInnley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murchison throws a series of punches but Mc GInnley moves out of range.
Mc GInnley shoots in but Murchison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mc GInnley is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Murchison. Those never looked like landing.
Murdo Murchison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Murchison does no damage.

Mc GInnley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mc GInnley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murchison's efforts to push away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc GInnley has Murchison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murchison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mc GInnley has Murchison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murchison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Murchison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murchison is trying to force a seperation but Mc GInnley has the dominant position.

Mc GInnley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murchison wants to stand but Mc GInnley is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murdo Murchison dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Mc GInnley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Murchison lands a jab to the nose.
Mc GInnley wants to clinch up but Murchison keeps it at a distance.
Murchison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mc GInnley dodges the punch combination from Murchison.
Murchison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murchison throws a series of punches but Mc GInnley moves out of range.
Murchison stuffs the takedown attempt from Mc GInnley. Mc GInnley gets slowly back to his feet.
Mc GInnley is looking to clinch but Murchison is avoiding it.
Murchison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murchison wants it to stay on the feet.
Mc GInnley misses with a takedown attempt - Murchison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murdo Murchison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Mc GInnley.
Nice uppercut there from Murchison.
Mc GInnley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murchison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc GInnley circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murchison shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mc GInnley eats them both and turns towards Murchison to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mc GInnley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mc GInnley fails to land the takedown.
Murchison lands with a big left! Mc GInnley is wobbled badly! Murchison comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Mc GInnley to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murdo Murchison!
In defeat, Patrick Mc GInnley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Might be time to retire you no'.