PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave McCreadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McCreadie
vs
Wade

190 cm
19
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
22
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave McCreadie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Wade!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade shoots in for a takedown but McCreadie shows good takedown defense.

McCreadie gets caught flat footed, as Wade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Wade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCreadie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCreadie has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCreadie is looking to work some ground and pound but Wade has wrist control.

McCreadie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCreadie won't allow Wade to sweep him here.
McCreadie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCreadie thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCreadie trying to control the position from guard on top but Wade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wade isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCreadie stacks Wade on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCreadie!
Wade sneaks back into half guard.

McCreadie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCreadie.
McCreadie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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.

Wade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCreadie wants to stand up but Wade is controlling the position.
Wade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCreadie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wade wants to control but McCreadie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCreadie is pressing down on Wade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wade is holding on for now.
Wade trying to control but McCreadie postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCreadie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wade counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wade passes McCreadie's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Wade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Wade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCreadie sees it coming and defends easily.

Wade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCreadie sees it coming and defends easily.
Wade looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCreadie tries to get to full guard but Wade has control of the leg.
Wade wants to advance to full mount but McCreadie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Wade postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCreadie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wade, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wade is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Wade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McCreadie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCreadie throwing shots but Wade is blocking nicely.
McCreadie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCreadie trying to control from half guard but Wade is working away.
Wade tries to roll over but McCreadie keeps him under control.

McCreadie is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCreadie seems to be looking for submissions.

Wade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wade controlling the position well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCreadie's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to pass the guard but McCreadie is keeping the position.
Wade pushing down on McCreadie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Wade is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wade trying to pass the guard but McCreadie defending well.
Wade is breathing heavily.

Wade seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCreadie looking for submissions off his back.

Wade is looking for a kimura here.

McCreadie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McCreadie is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.

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.
Wade trying to pass the guard but McCreadie defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCreadie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Wade drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCreadie dives on top into guard.
McCreadie preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCreadie tries to free his leg and advance position but Wade is retaining full guard.
McCreadie postures up and lands a big shot to Wade's brow.
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 Dave McCreadie will probably get the nod.
That's time! McCreadie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McCreadie gets caught flat footed, as Wade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

McCreadie working for a triangle but Wade defends it easily.

Wade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCreadie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCreadie has escaped and now he's on top!

McCreadie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCreadie defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade trying to keep a closed guard but McCreadie is proving a slippery customer.
Wade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCreadie manages to get himself to full guard.
Wade looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCreadie lands some strikes from the bottom.
Wade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCreadie is keeping the position for now.
Wade forces his way into half guard.

Wade seems to be looking for submissions.
Wade works his way into side control.
McCreadie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wade manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade looking for a sweep. Not yet Wade, not yet.
McCreadie is in close to Wade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wade is trying to keep McCreadie in close.

Wade looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCreadie forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

McCreadie is working for a kimura but Wade is defending it quite comfortably.

McCreadie seems to be working for a kimura but Wade defends the submission attempt.
Wade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Wade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wade 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Wade!