PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ellagrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David McCredie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ellagrande
vs
McCredie

175 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 London, Brandon Ellagrande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, David McCredie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCredie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ellagrande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellagrande avoids the head kick by McCredie.
Ellagrande slaps away a takedown attempt from McCredie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCredie fails with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ellagrande manages to break the clinch.
Brandon Ellagrande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellagrande lands with a nice body kick.
McCredie takes one to the chin there.

It looks like David McCredie has been cut.
Ellagrande fails to land the takedown.

Ellagrande shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCredie's guard.
McCredie looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellagrande throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCredie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellagrande is looking to advance position but McCredie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCredie tries to control but Ellagrande wriggling away.
Ellagrande knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCredie on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellagrande is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ellagrande is working to get back to half guard.
McCredie wants to control the pace but Ellagrande is squirming around nicely.

That's two 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.
Ellagrande squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ellagrande is trying to escape the mount.
McCredie looking to ground and pound but Ellagrande is blocking nicely.
Ellagrande tries to lock up and control but McCredie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McCredie controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

McCredie wants to finish this one by submission but Ellagrande is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCredie.
Ellagrande is desperately trying to improve his position but McCredie has a good base and remains in mount.
Ellagrande reaches up and holds on to McCredie to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ellagrande working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCredie wants to control the pace but Ellagrande is squirming around nicely.
Ellagrande wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Ellagrande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McCredie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ellagrande throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCredie was covering up waiting for the punch and Ellagrande finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ellagrande with a nice head shot there.
Ellagrande wants to get up but he can't break McCredie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ellagrande has gone for a leg lock! McCredie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ellagrande's guard.
McCredie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ellagrande is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellagrande keeping moving, preventing McCredie from controlling successfully.
McCredie is breathing heavily.
Ellagrande wants to sweep but no luck.
McCredie trying to control but Ellagrande is working from the bottom.
Ellagrande pulls McCredie in close to prevent any damage.
Ellagrande trying to keep a closed guard but McCredie is proving a slippery customer.

That's two 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.
Ellagrande wants to stand but McCredie is controlling the position.
McCredie preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ellagrande shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCredie is trying to defend but Ellagrande finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ellagrande wants to free his trapped foot but McCredie is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande is keen to just control but McCredie is a slippery customer.
Ellagrande is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McCredie!
McCredie tries to hold on but Ellagrande pushes him away.

Ellagrande moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McCredie has worked his arm free - good work by McCredie!
Ellagrande trying to control the position but McCredie is working away.
McCredie trying to remain calm as Ellagrande controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCredie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCredie dodges the ground and pound from Ellagrande.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ellagrande is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCredie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ellagrande tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Ellagrande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David McCredie's cut.
That's time! Ellagrande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ellagrande closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ellagrande lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellagrande accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ellagrande looking to pass the guard.
Ellagrande scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellagrande is looking to advance position but McCredie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McCredie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McCredie has control of Ellagrande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ellagrande regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellagrande tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCredie looking to control but Ellagrande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ellagrande tries to hold on but McCredie postures up.
Ellagrande is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ellagrande wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McCredie.
McCredie thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellagrande really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ellagrande is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
McCredie prevents Ellagrande from getting the reversal.
McCredie avoids the attempt from Ellagrande to control.
Ellagrande tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellagrande is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Ellagrande tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellagrande wants to hold on but McCredie pushes him away.
Ellagrande is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McCredie throwing strikes here but Ellagrande is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
David McCredie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Ellagrande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellagrande tries to hold on but McCredie postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Ellagrande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellagrande has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Ellagrande!