PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (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.

McGrady
vs
Sullivan

197 cm
22
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
232 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelly McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from McGrady.
McGrady lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGrady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGrady misses with a body kick.
McGrady tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from McGrady.
Sullivan misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some wild striking there from McGrady.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McGrady counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sullivan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.

Sullivan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McGrady has picked Sullivan up and slammed him! Sullivan can't keep hold of the triangle and McGrady manages to pass to side control!
Sullivan is not content to let McGrady control the position.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGrady is working away from the top position though.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGrady working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sullivan is not content to let McGrady control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGrady's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGrady's back!

Sullivan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGrady defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGrady trying to control the hands but Sullivan breaks the grip.
McGrady breaks Sullivan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McGrady cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

McGrady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGrady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGrady is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Sullivan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGrady is one step ahead there.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sullivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGrady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from McGrady misses.
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but McGrady avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan has McGrady up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan.
McGrady is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sullivan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGrady.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Sullivan.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Kelly McGrady has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGrady is breathing heavily.
McGrady gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGrady cracks Sullivan with an open hand slap.
Sullivan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for McGrady on that attempt.
McGrady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Sullivan is looking to slow McGrady down with leg kicks.
Sullivan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan tries to bum rush McGrady with a series of wild strikes but McGrady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullivan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan moves out of range as McGrady strikes.

Sullivan forces McGrady back against the cage and clinches.
McGrady gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGrady lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by McGrady.

McGrady turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGrady moves into full mount!
Sullivan wants to hold on but McGrady pushes him away.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! McGrady connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGrady pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sullivan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McGrady throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly McGrady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kelly McGrady's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGrady scores with a nice strike.
McGrady lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGrady takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGrady throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGrady is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGrady takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sullivan throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGrady misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
McGrady throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan's knee but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGrady tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan is able to avoid easily.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGrady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGrady works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - McGrady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGrady dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown. McGrady tries to sprawl out of it but Sullivan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGrady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to bum rush McGrady with a series of wild strikes but McGrady uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGrady moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan stalks McGrady and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGrady's face. McGrady staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGrady throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wayde Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Sullivan.
McGrady ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGrady tries to work over Sullivan's front leg with a kick but Sullivan checks it.

McGrady drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady works to advance to full mount. Sullivan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sullivan tries to reverse the position but McGrady maintains control.
McGrady working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan is trying desperately to improve position.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
McGrady lands a big shot there that rocks Sullivan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGrady cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGrady with good strikes from the mount here!
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
Sullivan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGrady looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kelly McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sullivan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGrady dives on top into guard.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
McGrady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGrady scoring with some ground and pound.
McGrady throwing strikes but missing.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - McGrady advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGrady works his way into full mount!
McGrady with a couple of short strikes.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
McGrady working the head and body with strikes.
McGrady drops an elbow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGrady wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but McGrady controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGrady accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
McGrady scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but McGrady controlling him for the moment.
McGrady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but instead McGrady has moved into half guard.
McGrady works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Sullivan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelly McGrady dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kelly McGrady's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGrady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGrady misses with a low kick.
Sullivan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sullivan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGrady will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGrady defends it nicely.
McGrady's corner calls for a 1-2. McGrady obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sullivan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - McGrady throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt - Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

McGrady looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sullivan is trying to stand back up but McGrady is controlling him
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but McGrady has control of the leg.
Sullivan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGrady is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.

Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as McGrady sits in half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGrady connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGrady works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by McGrady there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGrady throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan on the side of the head.
McGrady waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
McGrady shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.

McGrady feints and as Sullivan raises his hands in defense, McGrady changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGrady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady landing some decent shots from guard.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.

Sullivan has his foot on McGrady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGrady works his way back into a safe position though.
McGrady postures up and lands a big shot to Sullivan's brow.
Kelly McGrady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
McGrady chips away with some ground and pound.
McGrady is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGrady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGrady postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Sullivan has his foot on McGrady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGrady works his way back into a safe position though.
McGrady slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGrady looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

McGrady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Wayde Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrady pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGrady misses with a combination

and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGrady is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady looking for a sweep. Not yet McGrady, not yet.
McGrady is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
McGrady has his hands on Sullivan's head, controlling the position.
McGrady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady has a closed guard, preventing Sullivan from standing up.
McGrady is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelly McGrady showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGrady, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelly McGrady!