PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garret Gregory (ranked 7803 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kincaid (ranked 7701 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gregory
vs
Kincaid

170 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garret Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kincaid pushes Gregory up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gregory tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kincaid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kincaid is struggling to control the position.
Gregory fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garret Gregory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gregory avoiding damage as Kincaid throws knees to the body.
Gregory wants to get back to striking at distance but Kincaid won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid slows down the pace here.
Gregory jumps guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kincaid pulls Gregory into guard.
Gregory working some strikes from top position.
Gregory showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gregory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gregory throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gregory drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kincaid dives on top into guard.

Kincaid won't allow Gregory to get back to his feet.
Gregory trying to control the position.
Gregory really is a fat lump.

Gregory is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kincaid presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Kincaid has him pressed against the cage.
Kincaid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gregory fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kincaid fails to land the takedown.
Kincaid closes the distance and clinches up with Gregory, looking for a takedown. Kincaid pushes Gregory against the cage but Gregory circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gregory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gregory displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gregory shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kincaid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gregory tries to score with some ground and pound. Kincaid controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory in side control, throwing shots but Kincaid defends.
Gregory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kincaid on the ground.
Gregory takes a little break here. Kincaid wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gregory swings around for an armbar but Kincaid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gregory's guard.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet but Kincaid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gregory throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gregory wants to stand up but Kincaid is controlling him.
Gregory is breathing heavily.
Kincaid stays in close to Gregory's body and controls the position.
Kincaid preventing the sweep.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Gregory manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gregory tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kincaid smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kincaid closes the distance and clinches.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kincaid to keep the fight standing.
Gregory tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kincaid smiles and moves away.

Kincaid pushes Gregory up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregory looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Kincaid - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Garret Gregory will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kincaid closes the distance and pushes Gregory back into the cage.

Kincaid pulls guard successfully.

Kincaid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gregory trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kincaid's guard.
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gregory is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Kincaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory is in close to Kincaid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kincaid controlling Gregory's posture.
Gregory postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gregory's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kincaid closes the distance and clinches.

Gregory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kincaid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory throws a combination. Kincaid tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kincaid shoots in for a double leg but Gregory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garret Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Kincaid.
Kincaid blocks the body kick.

Kincaid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kincaid is trying to break the clinch but Gregory is controlling him.
Kincaid wants a takedown.

Gregory manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory controls Kincaid momentarily but Kincaid frees himself.
Kincaid prevents Gregory from getting back to his feet.
Gregory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gregory is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gregory has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kincaid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gregory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kincaid as he jumps to the side.
Sloppy strikes from Kincaid. Those never looked like landing.
Gregory is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kincaid.

Kincaid clinches.
Gregory has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kincaid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Gregory gets control of Kincaid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gregory will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory looking to control.
Gregory can't keep his opponent in guard - Kincaid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kincaid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gregory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kincaid.
Gregory scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kincaid manages to mount him!
Garret Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kincaid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Kincaid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gregory's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josh Kincaid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kincaid avoids a kick to the body.
Kincaid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Kincaid pushes Gregory up against the cage in a clinch.
Kincaid wants a takedown.
Kincaid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gregory is defending well.
Gregory is trying to pull guard but Kincaid turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gregory jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kincaid walks away with a smile on his face. Gregory gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kincaid shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kincaid's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garret Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Kincaid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid blocks a head kick by Gregory.

Kincaid gets caught flat footed, as Gregory shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gregory working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory wanted to stand there but Kincaid had control of the position.

Kincaid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregory defends well.
Gregory postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gregory is looking to stand up but Kincaid won't let him.

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.

Gregory drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kincaid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kincaid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kincaid!

You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kincaid tries for a kimura but Gregory is defending well.
Gregory is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kincaid asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kincaid working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gregory tries to buck Kincaid off but Kincaid is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kincaid's best efforts.
Gregory preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gregory tries to roll over but Kincaid keeps him under control.
Gregory is not content to let Kincaid control the position.
Gregory is looking to improve his position.
Kincaid lands with a punch from half guard.
Kincaid slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
Kincaid trying to mount his opponent but Gregory defends it.
Kincaid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gregory does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gregory is looking for a sweep. Kincaid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gregory wants to control but Kincaid is keeping busy.
Kincaid prevents Gregory from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Kincaid with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid shoots in for a takedown but Gregory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Kincaid.
I think Kincaid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Kincaid!