PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Macklin McKracklin (ranked 5914 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eoin McGrath (ranked 5747 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!

McKracklin
vs
McGrath

163 cm
23
172 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Macklin McKracklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eoin McGrath!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKracklin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McKracklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGrath looks for a takedown but McKracklin sprawls well.
McKracklin looks to land a right hand but McGrath moved out of range.
McKracklin misses with an uppercut. McGrath saw that one coming.
McKracklin throws a wild body kick that McGrath sees coming a mile off.
McKracklin slaps away a takedown attempt from McGrath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McGrath tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKracklin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKracklin tries to counter with a takedown but McGrath is quick to defend against it.

McKracklin tries to keep at a distance but McGrath has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGrath - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McKracklin dodges an elbow strike from McGrath.
McGrath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKracklin scores with a nice hook to the head.

McGrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrath shoots in and drives through. McKracklin sprawls well.
Macklin McKracklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoin McGrath.
McGrath tries for a takedown but McKracklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGrath tries to clinch up but McKracklin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrath shoots in looking for a takedown. McKracklin tries to sprawl out of it but McGrath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKracklin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKracklin lands with a straight right. McGrath didn't see that one coming.

McKracklin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKracklin.
McGrath is working for takedown but McKracklin is calmly controlling the position for now.
McKracklin prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGrath breaks from the clinch.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.
McGrath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKracklin can pounce on him.

McKracklin takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McKracklin pulls McGrath into guard.
McKracklin wants to hit a switch here but McGrath passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McKracklin there!

McGrath looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McKracklin wants to control but McGrath is having none of it.
McKracklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McKracklin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGrath is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKracklin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrath on the ground.
McKracklin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McKracklin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McKracklin is trying to escape the mount.
McGrath thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGrath thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McKracklin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McGrath wants to control the pace but McKracklin is squirming around nicely.
McGrath thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGrath goes for an armbar but McKracklin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McKracklin.
McKracklin wants to stand and escape but instead McGrath has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

McKracklin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McKracklin tries to get out of the position.
McKracklin is trying to control the position but McGrath postures up.
McKracklin is looking to stand up but McGrath isn't so interested in that idea.
McGrath throwing strikes from guard but McKracklin blocks nicely.
McGrath won't allow McKracklin to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macklin McKracklin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McKracklin tests McGrath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McKracklin throws a head kick but McGrath moves out of range.
McKracklin moves into range and connects with a jab.
McKracklin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGrath.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown but McKracklin shows good takedown defense.

McGrath tries to keep at a distance but McKracklin has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKracklin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGrath gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGrath effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrath wants a takedown but no success here.
McKracklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGrath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGrath breaks from the clinch.
Macklin McKracklin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKracklin keeps the fight on the outside.
McKracklin looks to land a body kick but McGrath moved away.
Jab by McKracklin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKracklin. McGrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.
McKracklin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McGrath tries to clinch but McKracklin moves out of range.
McGrath tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McKracklin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKracklin but McKracklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macklin McKracklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoin McGrath.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macklin McKracklin is winning the standup battle so far.
McGrath fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGrath is breathing heavily.
McKracklin throws a right and a left that both miss.

McKracklin moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McKracklin pulls guard effortlessly.

McKracklin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGrath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKracklin defends well and McGrath ends up having to push McKracklin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGrath throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKracklin's waist but McKracklin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGrath off to one side.
McGrath with a lazy takedown attempt
and McKracklin counters with a stiff right hand.
McKracklin throws a series of strikes that have McGrath backpedaling.
McKracklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McKracklin lands a nice looking body shot.
McKracklin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKracklin throws a sloppy head kick and McGrath moves out of range easily.
McGrath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGrath tries to clinch up but McKracklin circles away and keeps his distance.
McGrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKracklin moves away.
McKracklin lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrath dodges the punch combination from McKracklin.
McKracklin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McKracklin cracks McGrath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

McKracklin moves into the clinch.
McKracklin is trying to force a seperation but McGrath has the dominant position.

McGrath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKracklin stuffs the takedown attempt from McGrath. McGrath gets slowly back to his feet.
McKracklin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKracklin lands with a nice combination. McGrath backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGrath.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKracklin sprawls well. McKracklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrath gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKracklin throws a right hand that McGrath ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrath also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from McKracklin.
McKracklin misses the shot to the body.
McKracklin digs a good body shot into McGrath's ribs.
McGrath tries to clinch up but McKracklin circles away and keeps his distance.

McKracklin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

McGrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKracklin misses with a wild body shot.
McKracklin looks to score with a jab to the body but McGrath is just out of range.
McGrath lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Macklin McKracklin dominated that second round.
That's time! McKracklin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

McGrath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKracklin as he avoids it easily.
McKracklin scores with a punch to the head.
McKracklin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGrath doesn't seem bothered though.
McKracklin lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKracklin lands with a good body shot.
McKracklin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McKracklin.
McGrath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKracklin defends well and McGrath ends up having to push McKracklin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKracklin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGrath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKracklin falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKracklin misses the shot to the body.
McKracklin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGrath back to the cage. McKracklin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McKracklin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McKracklin with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKracklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.
McGrath shoots in but no luck this time.
Macklin McKracklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eoin McGrath.
McKracklin misses with a head kick.
McGrath is looking to clinch but McKracklin is avoiding it.
McGrath is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Macklin McKracklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKracklin throws a solid leg kick but McGrath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McKracklin.
McKracklin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGrath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKracklin sprawls well. McKracklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrath gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKracklin throws a one two combo.
McKracklin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrath can do to turn this around?

McKracklin pushes McGrath up against the cage in a clinch.
McGrath effectively controlling the action here.
McGrath prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGrath unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGrath leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKracklin prevents McGrath from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKracklin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGrath to keep the fight standing.
McKracklin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGrath has him pressed against the cage.
McKracklin displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGrath up against the cage.

McGrath breaks the clinch.
McGrath shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKracklin as he jumps to the side.
McGrath moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four 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 looks for a takedown but McKracklin sprawls well.
McKracklin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGrath.
McKracklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKracklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKracklin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McKracklin is looking to land body kicks.
McGrath tries to clinch there but McKracklin circles away.

McKracklin clinches with his opponent.
McGrath prevents a takedown attempt there.
McKracklin wants to break the clinch but can't.
McKracklin is trying to break the clinch but McGrath has him pressed against the cage.
Eoin McGrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macklin McKracklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Macklin McKracklin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McKracklin, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macklin McKracklin!