PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris McCray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JMac Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kris McCray has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McCray
vs
Daddy

180 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris McCray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JMac Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy tries to close the distance and clinch but McCray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from McCray misses.
JMac Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McCray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Daddy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Daddy wants to control but McCray is keeping busy and won't allow it.

McCray decides to stand up.
Daddy throws a head kick that misses.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McCray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCray looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy 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.

McCray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Daddy, up you get!
McCray lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like JMac Daddy has been cut.
McCray fails to land the takedown.
Daddy swats away the attempt to clinch by McCray.
Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and McCray counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCray trying to control the action but Daddy is working from the bottom.
McCray is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCray is working away from the top position though.
Daddy trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Daddy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McCray.
Daddy tries to hold on but McCray pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is working to get back to half guard.

McCray stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice defenses there by Daddy.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed

and McCray counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCray postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Daddy has an active guard here but McCray has managed to pass into half guard.
McCray has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McCray looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCray wants to control the pace but Daddy is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris McCray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JMac Daddy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Daddy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and McCray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCray trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Daddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daddy wants to control but McCray passes easily into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy tries to get to full guard but McCray has control of the leg.
Daddy trying to control but McCray postures up.
McCray is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Daddy is defending against the submission attempts here by McCray.

That's two 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daddy's waist but Daddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCray off to one side.
Daddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McCray moves into the clinch.
McCray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Daddy just stands there and leans against the cage.

Daddy pulls McCray into guard.
McCray trying to stand up but can't free himself from Daddy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Daddy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy pulls McCray in close to prevent any damage.

McCray stands up and waves to Daddy to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Daddy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCray's guard.
Daddy wants to control from the top but McCray keeps moving.
McCray controlling the position.
McCray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris McCray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JMac Daddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McCray throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range.
Daddy shoots in and drives through. McCray sprawls well.
McCray misses with a body kick.
McCray blocks a jab.
McCray swats away the attempt to clinch by Daddy.
Daddy doesn't succeed with the takedown

and McCray moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCray can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McCray pulls Daddy into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCray is looking to take a break and control but Daddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daddy pushes McCray off but McCray dives into side control.

McCray in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Daddy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kris McCray!