PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Gracie Slaughter
vs
McGrath

180 cm
17
167 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin McGrath!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Gracie Slaughter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGrath sprawls well initially but Gracie Slaughter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGrath manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGrath controlling Gracie Slaughter's posture.
Gracie Slaughter won't allow McGrath to sweep him here.
McGrath is trying to hold Gracie Slaughter in close to prevent damage but Gracie Slaughter has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie Slaughter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrath is not content to let Gracie Slaughter control the position.
McGrath is looking for a sweep. Gracie Slaughter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath is pressing down on Gracie Slaughter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrath is pulling down on Gracie Slaughter's head to control his posture.
McGrath keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrath trying to control the position here.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but McGrath is working from the bottom.
McGrath is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McGrath is continuing to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGrath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Gracie Slaughter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie Slaughter showed some decent athleticism there.
McGrath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the action but McGrath is working from the bottom.
McGrath is trying to stand up here but Gracie Slaughter is controlling him well.
McGrath looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie Slaughter passes into side control, despite McGrath's attempt to control the position.
McGrath tries to improve position but can't.
McGrath throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrath is trying to control Gracie Slaughter's posture but Gracie Slaughter avoids it.
McGrath tries to improve position but can't.
McGrath is still trying to improve position.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position but McGrath is working away.
McGrath is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie Slaughter keeps moving and retains side control.

Gracie Slaughter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie Slaughter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrath tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie Slaughter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the position but McGrath is working away.
McGrath is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie Slaughter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McGrath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McGrath is trying to get back to full guard.
McGrath is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Slaughter is very close to passing his half guard.
McGrath wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrath scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gracie Slaughter manages to mount him!
Gracie Slaughter wants to control the pace but McGrath is squirming around nicely.
McGrath sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renilio Gracie Slaughter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McGrath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of McGrath 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Gracie Slaughter scores with a takedown into McGrath's guard.
Gracie Slaughter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie Slaughter passes McGrath's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGrath looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie Slaughter mounts him!
McGrath holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie Slaughter tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter prevents McGrath from getting the reversal.

Gracie Slaughter looking for a guillotine from mount but McGrath is having none of it.
McGrath really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie Slaughter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGrath is looking to escape.
McGrath wants to hold on but Gracie Slaughter pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrath is squirming around, avoiding Gracie Slaughter's attempts to control the action.
McGrath is working to get back to half guard.

Gracie Slaughter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie Slaughter prevents McGrath from getting the reversal.
McGrath manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McGrath wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control the action but McGrath is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter moves into full mount! McGrath won't be happy about that!
McGrath really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie Slaughter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGrath is looking to escape.
McGrath tries to lock up and control but Gracie Slaughter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGrath is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie Slaughter is staying active.
McGrath is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but McGrath is having none of it.
McGrath tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrath is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGrath is squirming around, avoiding Gracie Slaughter's attempts to control the action.
McGrath is looking to improve his position but Gracie Slaughter isn't that keen on the idea.

Gracie Slaughter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGrath manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGrath pushes Gracie Slaughter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie Slaughter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGrath struggling a bit here.
Gracie Slaughter controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renilio Gracie Slaughter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gracie Slaughter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie Slaughter being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie Slaughter trying to control but McGrath is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrath trying to control the position.
Gracie Slaughter stopping the sweep attempt from McGrath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie Slaughter won't allow McGrath to get back to his feet.
McGrath keeping moving, preventing Gracie Slaughter from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie Slaughter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracie Slaughter duly obliges.
Gracie Slaughter cracks McGrath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Gracie Slaughter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGrath did well to prevent Gracie Slaughter getting side control.
Gracie Slaughter wants to take a breather but McGrath is having none of it.
McGrath trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie Slaughter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie Slaughter prevents McGrath from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrath desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie Slaughter prevents McGrath from improving his position.

Gracie Slaughter is looking for a kimura here.
McGrath is looking to improve his position.
McGrath trying to control but Gracie Slaughter postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrath tries to roll over but Gracie Slaughter keeps him under control.
Gracie Slaughter wants to control but McGrath is keeping him busy.
Gracie Slaughter not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Gracie Slaughter seems to be working for a kimura but McGrath defends the submission attempt.
McGrath is trying is best to control the position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie Slaughter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrath can do to turn this around?
Gracie Slaughter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so McGrath counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McGrath looking to pass the guard.
McGrath trying to control but Gracie Slaughter is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrath passes Gracie Slaughter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGrath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie Slaughter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGrath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie Slaughter wants to get back to full guard.

McGrath is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie Slaughter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGrath.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie Slaughter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie Slaughter being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gracie Slaughter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calvin McGrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renilio Gracie Slaughter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGrath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renilio Gracie Slaughter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie Slaughter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renilio Gracie Slaughter!