PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen McGrady (ranked 0 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.

Wellington
vs
McGrady

190 cm
28
190 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

185 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen McGrady!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGrady takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Wellington clinches up against the cage.
McGrady tries to pull guard but Wellington holds him up against the cage and eventually McGrady drops back down to his feet.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington keeps control of McGrady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wellington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wellington.
A body shot lands from Wellington.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wellington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Wellington.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath McGrady's ribcage. McGrady let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGrady or not.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGrady is trying to push Wellington away but Wellington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGrady.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wellington keeps control of McGrady as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wellington.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGrady wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
McGrady looks gassed!
Nice body punch from Wellington.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
Wellington is leaning against McGrady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGrady has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGrady working aggressively here.
Wellington gets through McGrady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Wellington.
Wellington gets through McGrady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington is working McGrady over against the cage.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Wellington breaks the clinch.
McGrady with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wellington counters by clinching up.
Richard Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
McGrady fails to pull guard.
Wellington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wellington is working McGrady over against the cage.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wellington lands a body shot.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.

McGrady breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGrady takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGrady darts in trying to clinch
and Wellington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Owen McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wellington misses.
McGrady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wellington looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGrady scores with a three punch combo!
Wellington misses with a looping left.
McGrady throws an off balance right hand
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
Wellington with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Wellington drives through and clinches with McGrady against the cage.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath McGrady's ribcage. McGrady let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGrady wants to get back to striking at distance but Wellington won't allow it.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGrady drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wellington gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGrady wants a takedown but no success here.
Wellington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGradys head.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.

Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGrady looks to clinch

and Wellington counters by moving into the clinch.
Wellington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands a body shot.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGrady.
Wellington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wellington.
Wellington works on McGrady's body with a couple of short punches.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Wellington breaks the clinch.
McGrady misses with a combination
and Wellington counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wellington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wellington throws a big shot that misses.
McGrady keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wellington throws a looping overhand right but McGrady ducks down to avoid it.
McGrady fails with the takedown
and Wellington counters with a nice uppercut.
McGrady misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Wellington misses its intended target.
McGrady wants to clinch
and Wellington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGrady goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McGrady tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wellington counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wellington lands a body punch.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington has a couple of punches blocked by McGrady.
McGrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wellington working aggressively here.
Wellington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGrady is trying to stall.
Wellington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGrady or not.
Wellington stops a takedown attempt from McGrady.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGrady.
Wellington takes a shot to the head.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
Wellington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGrady's efforts to push away.
Wellington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
McGrady is trying to force a seperation but Wellington has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
Wellington digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
Wellington lands with a right to the head.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Richard Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
Wellington lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McGrady wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Wellington cracks McGrady with a nice body shot.
McGrady has Wellington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wellington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wellington is leaning against McGrady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wellington.
McGrady tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
Wellington digs a right hand underneath McGrady's ribcage. McGrady let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wellington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGrady tries to circle away but Wellington has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wellington.
Wellington presses McGrady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
Wellington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGrady has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wellington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
Wellington lands a shot to the body.
McGrady jumps guard but Wellington stands there with McGrady around his waist. McGrady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGrady tries to pull guard but Wellington won't allow it.
Wellington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGrady is trying to push Wellington away but Wellington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wellington lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.
McGrady has a couple of punches blocked by Wellington.
McGrady working hard to break the clinch.
Wellington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGradys head.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands a left hand.
Wellington lands with a right to the head.
Wellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady tries to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wellington.
Wellington lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wellington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wellington lands a right hand.
McGrady takes a shot to the head.
McGrady doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wellington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Wellington.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Wellington on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Wellington as the two fighters clinch.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
McGrady tries to score a body lock takedown but Wellington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Wellington.
Wellington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wellington lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wellington lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short uppercut from Wellington.
Good body shot from Wellington.
Wellington lands with a light punch inside.
Wellington pushes McGrady back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wellington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wellington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Wellington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wellington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McGrady shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wellington looks to land a right hand but McGrady moved out of range.
McGrady rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Wellington counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wellington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGrady can't break the clinch.
Wellington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGrady.
Good body shot from Wellington.
Wellington has McGrady pressed against the cage, preventing McGrady from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGrady tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wellington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike.
McGrady is looking to break free of the clinch but Wellington has double underhooks.
Wellington lands with a light punch inside.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
Wellington throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrady.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wellington lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wellington.
McGrady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGrady tries to score a body lock takedown but Wellington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGrady fails to pull guard.
Richard Wellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen McGrady.
A left hand lands to the body for Wellington.
McGrady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wellington walks away with a smile on his face. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGrady misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a nice right hand.
McGrady falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wellington moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wellington - that landed with a thud.
McGrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wellington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wellington gets through McGrady's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wellington scores with a shot to the side of McGrady's head.
Wellington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
Wellington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wellington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGrady's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Richard Wellington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Wellington.
Wellington lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGrady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wellington scores with a hook to the body.
Wellington lands a left hand.

McGrady manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGrady is looking to stand up but Wellington isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wellington stands up and waves to McGrady to follow him.
Wellington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGrady takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGrady blocks a jab.
McGrady has his takedown stuffed
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
McGrady tries to bum rush Wellington with a series of wild strikes but Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Wellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wellington throws a hook but McGrady avoids it easily.
McGrady misses with a lunging right hand
and Wellington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wellington has closed the distance and engaged McGrady in a clinch.
Wellington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington has him pressed against the cage.
Wellington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wellington.
McGrady is trying to break the clinch but Wellington is controlling him.
Wellington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wellington.
Wellington lands a right hand.
McGrady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wellington digs a right hand into McGrady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGrady's gas tank.
McGrady has had enough of the clinch but Wellington keeps him there for the moment.
Wellington lands with a left to the head.
Wellington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wellington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wellington is leaning against McGrady and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wellington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wellington lands a right hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wellington lands with a left to the head.
Wellington is working McGrady over against the cage.
Wellington scores with a shot to the side of McGrady's head.
Wellington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wellington scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throws a head punch that misses.
McGrady jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wellington walks away with a smile on his face. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGrady fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wellington tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wellington cracks McGrady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wellington. McGrady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wellington misses with an uppercut. McGrady saw that one coming.
Owen McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wellington.
McGrady cracks a nice hook into Wellington's ribs.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGrady.
McGrady has his takedown stuffed
letting Wellington counter with a right hand.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGrady was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
A left and a right from McGrady both land. Nice combination.
Owen McGrady has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Wellington misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Wellington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wellington, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Wellington!