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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McGrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGrady has chosen Scotland The Brave as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Sergai Poujanofski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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208 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, William McGrady!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poujanofski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGrady.
Poujanofski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Poujanofski tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGrady controls his leg.
McGrady misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Poujanofski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McGrady is trying to control but can't.
Poujanofski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poujanofski is trying to work for a kimura but McGrady is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poujanofski wants to work for an arm triangle but McGrady is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poujanofski trying to advance position but McGrady counters by regaining guard.
Poujanofski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poujanofski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poujanofski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGrady is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGrady has escaped and now he's on top!
McGrady working some strikes from top position.
McGrady loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poujanofski is keeping the position for now.
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.
Poujanofski keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Poujanofski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrady working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGrady scoring with some ground and pound.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGrady preventing the sweep.
Poujanofski is breathing heavily.
Poujanofski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poujanofski trying to keep a closed guard but McGrady is proving a slippery customer.
Poujanofski keeping moving, preventing McGrady from controlling successfully.
Poujanofski wants to get back to his feet but McGrady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Poujanofski wants to get back to full guard.
Poujanofski trying to control but McGrady postures up.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but Poujanofski defending well.
McGrady seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGrady misses with a head shot. Poujanofski uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski 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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGrady stands and throws Poujanofski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McGrady working the body and head with strikes.
McGrady in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGrady working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McGrady controlling the position from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William McGrady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Poujanofski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sergai Poujanofski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady fails to land the takedown.
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Poujanofski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McGrady's guard now.
Poujanofski stands and throws McGrady's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Poujanofski tries to score with some ground and pound. McGrady controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Poujanofski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGrady knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poujanofski stands up and beckons McGrady to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady slips a jab and a cross from Poujanofski.
Poujanofski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGrady.
Sergai Poujanofski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McGrady.
Poujanofski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Poujanofski misses.
Poujanofski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGrady counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Poujanofski!
McGrady looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poujanofski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGrady lands a nice shot to the head.
Poujanofski really wants to buck McGrady off and get back to his feet.
McGrady working Poujanofski over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Poujanofski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGrady unloading with bombs!
Poujanofski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGrady dominating with strikes here.
McGrady is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Poujanofski is working to get back to half guard.
Poujanofski is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McGrady connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poujanofski tries to lock up and control but McGrady gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGrady has control of Poujanofski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Poujanofski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady punishing his opponent with strikes.
McGrady cracks Poujanofski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poujanofski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poujanofski is bucking up trying to escape but McGrady cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGrady looking to finish Poujanofski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poujanofski!
McGrady lands a nice shot to the head.
Poujanofski is looking to get to half guard.
McGrady is landing with some decent strikes but Poujanofski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by McGrady.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski wants to hold on but McGrady pushes him away.
Poujanofski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McGrady has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poujanofski's face.
The referee warns Poujanofski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGrady lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poujanofski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGrady cracks Poujanofski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poujanofski tries to hold on but McGrady pushes him away.
Poujanofski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGrady dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGrady lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGrady raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Poujanofski 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.
William McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
That's time! Poujanofski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGrady misses with a takedown
and Poujanofski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Poujanofski is working for a kimura but McGrady is defending it quite comfortably.
William McGrady has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poujanofski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGrady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poujanofski.
McGrady wants to control but Poujanofski is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady tries to roll over but Poujanofski keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poujanofski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGrady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poujanofski.
McGrady gets full guard.
Poujanofski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGrady is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poujanofski, into his guard.
McGrady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poujanofski is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGrady trying to control but Poujanofski is working from the bottom.
Poujanofski controls McGrady momentarily but McGrady frees himself.
Poujanofski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sergai Poujanofski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGrady is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McGrady postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Poujanofski keeping full guard, as McGrady tries to pass.
McGrady is looking to work some ground and pound but Poujanofski has wrist control.
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.
Poujanofski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poujanofski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poujanofski throws a right hand that McGrady ducks under and follows up with a left that McGrady also avoids with ease.
Poujanofski misses with a takedown attempt
and McGrady counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poujanofski won't be happy with that.
Poujanofski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McGrady.
McGrady tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Poujanofski is looking for a sweep.
Poujanofski is trying to buck McGrady off.
McGrady working the ground and pound.
McGrady working the ground and pound.
McGrady wants to control but Poujanofski is keeping him busy.
McGrady throws an elbow but Poujanofski slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGrady fails to land the takedown.
Poujanofski misses with the combination.
William McGrady is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poujanofski slips under a jab from McGrady.
Poujanofski throws a series of punches but McGrady avoids them all with ease.
McGrady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poujanofski is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
Poujanofski wants to get back to his feet but McGrady is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGrady wants to control from the top but Poujanofski keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
William McGrady comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGrady winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William McGrady!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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