PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Berlin MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham has chosen Get Ready To Deal as his entrance music. Billy Graham is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

MacLeod
vs
Graham

152 cm
22
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Berlin MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Graham!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham has a takedown stuffed.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Graham avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Graham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

MacLeod is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Graham thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

MacLeod has his foot on Graham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.
Graham trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Graham working some strikes from top position.
Graham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacLeod works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graham trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for MacLeod with that takedown attempt.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLeod swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacLeod misses with a straight right.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown.
Berlin MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Graham.
Graham closes the distance and clinches up with MacLeod, looking for a takedown. Graham pushes MacLeod against the cage but MacLeod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Graham shoots in and drives through. MacLeod sprawls well.
Graham shoots for a double leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls well. He's pushed Graham's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Graham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

MacLeod looking for submissions off his back.
Graham lands strikes from half guard.

MacLeod looking for submissions off his back.
MacLeod is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacLeod actively working from the bottom here.

MacLeod looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacLeod defending well though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLeod swivels and escapes.
MacLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graham throws out the jab.
Graham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Graham shoots in for a double leg but MacLeod sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLeod as he connects with a hook.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacLeod pinned against the cage. MacLeod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Graham avoids them all with ease.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
Graham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacLeod swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Graham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Graham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacLeod pinned against the cage. MacLeod gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Graham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Graham darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graham connects with a nice short shot to MacLeod's temple.

MacLeod is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Graham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacLeod makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacLeod.
Graham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacLeod is proving hard to escape from.
Graham trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
Graham scoring with some ground and pound.
Graham stands up over MacLeod, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

MacLeod is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but MacLeod is retaining full guard.
Graham connects with a couple of short punches.
Graham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

MacLeod throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graham wants to pass the guard but MacLeod is keeping the position.
Graham is pushing down on MacLeod's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacLeod is fighting to maintain full guard but Graham has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod taking some punishment here, with Graham in his half guard.
Graham drops an elbow to the side of MacLeod's head.

Graham seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacLeod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacLeod is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

MacLeod looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.
Graham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacLeod's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacLeod's back!

MacLeod fending off the submission attempt from Graham.
MacLeod turns into Graham and is now in his guard.
Graham controlling MacLeod's posture.

Graham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacLeod pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacLeod moves into full mount! Graham won't be happy about that!

MacLeod jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Graham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Graham is breathing heavily.

MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graham, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graham is trying to buck MacLeod off.

MacLeod looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Graham tries to get back to half guard but can't.

MacLeod thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graham is looking to reverse the position.

MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graham, who protects the arm well.

MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham is looking for a sweep.

MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Graham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

MacLeod is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graham has escaped the position, nice work there.

MacLeod tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacLeod has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacLeod off and has taken his back!
Graham is trying to stick to MacLeod's back but MacLeod is turning into Graham. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Graham's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacLeod.
MacLeod advances position into side control!
Graham struggling a bit here.
Billy Graham has got the better of the ground game so far.

MacLeod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Graham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Graham!
Graham is trying desperately to improve position.
Graham wants to control but MacLeod is having none of it.
Graham tries to reverse the position but MacLeod maintains control.

MacLeod has hold of Graham's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Graham manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Graham flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

MacLeod looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Graham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacLeod landing strikes from the mount and Graham is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacLeod thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Graham is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

MacLeod looking for a guillotine from mount but Graham is having none of it.
MacLeod takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Graham is in bad spot here.

MacLeod looking for the RNC.
Graham tries to break free.

MacLeod looking for the choke from the back.
Graham tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Graham showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berlin MacLeod dominated that second round.
That's time! MacLeod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Graham shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Graham keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Graham takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

MacLeod shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Graham is rocked!

Graham is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but MacLeod pulls his head out easily.

MacLeod is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Graham is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Graham wants to stand up but MacLeod is controlling him.
MacLeod stands and throws Graham's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Graham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacLeod defends it well.

MacLeod looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacLeod might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacLeod is refusing to be controlled, as Graham sits in half guard.
Graham working over MacLeod with some ground and pound. MacLeod looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacLeod wants to get back to full guard.
Graham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graham tries to pass to full mount but MacLeod defends it.

Graham in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. MacLeod tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Graham!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Graham!