PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shaq Double J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Double J's entrance music is GSP - Im not impressed. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Double J
vs
McGraw

155 cm
28
146 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

168 cm
24
143 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Shaq Double J!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pain McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Double J swinging wildly here.
Double J shoots for a double leg takedown but McGraw sprawls well. He's pushed Double J's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGraw loads up on a big right hand but Double J slips the punch.
McGraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

McGraw tries to sprawl but Double J drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Double J wants to pass to mount but McGraw is defending the position.
McGraw has his hands clasped together around Double J's back. He's all about the action.
McGraw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Double J has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGraw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Double J working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Double J is looking to work some ground and pound but McGraw has wrist control.
Double J looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Double J is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Double J 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.
Double J is looking to advance position but McGraw has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Double J reaches up and holds on to McGraw to control the position.
McGraw tries to control but Double J wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Double J is trying desperately to improve position.
Double J might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGraw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Double J tries to reverse the position but McGraw maintains control.
McGraw wants to control the pace but Double J is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Double J is desperately trying to improve his position but McGraw has a good base and remains in mount.
Double J is working hard here to advance position.
McGraw looking to control but Double J is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Double J wants to control but McGraw is having none of it.
Double J tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGraw sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Double J sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGraw trying to control the action but Double J is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pain McGraw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGraw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shaq Double J will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGraw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horrible takedown by Double J or perhaps it was just good defense by McGraw which made him look bad.
Double J fails with the takedown.
McGraw throws a right hand that Double J ducks under and follows up with a left that Double J also avoids with ease.
Donk. Double J catches McGraw right on the button with a cross.
McGraw cracks a nice hook into Double J's ribs.
McGraw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGraw throws a right and a left that Double J avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGraw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Double J is defended easily by McGraw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Double J. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw lands a really nice looking cross but Double J seems unphased.

Double J tries to keep at a distance but McGraw has taken the fight into the clinch.

McGraw manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Double J missing with a left hand there. McGraw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

McGraw gets a takedown into half guard.
McGraw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Double J does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGraw prevents Double J from improving his position.
Double J is staying active underneath McGraw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Double J wants to improve his position but McGraw is controlling well.
Double J is refusing to be controlled, as McGraw sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pain McGraw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McGraw throws a right and a left that both miss.

McGraw instigates a clinch.
Double J goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGraw prevents it.
McGraw misses with a knee strike.
McGraw tries to work over Double J's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraw gets underhooks to prevent Double J's takedown attempt.
Double J is trying to drag McGraw to the mat but McGraw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Double J blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McGraw.

McGraw jumps guard and drags Double J to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Double J throws a strike but McGraw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Double J keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Double J's head.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Double J keeps moving.
Double J is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Double J is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraw controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Pain McGraw.
Double J avoids the body shot from McGraw.

That's four 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.
McGraw lands a nice looking body shot.

Double J shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGraw's guard.
Double J trying to control but McGraw is working from the bottom.
Double J throws and elbow that misses. McGraw uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Double J's guard. Nice move by McGraw!
McGraw preventing the sweep.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGraw forces his way into half guard.
Double J is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pain McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Double J avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGraw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Double J throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Double J shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGraw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Double J takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGraw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Double J rather than just go for the knockout.
McGraw tries to clinch but Double J moves out of range.

McGraw moves into the clinch.
McGraw throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGraw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Double J avoids a wild elbow strike from McGraw.
McGraw lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Double J is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Double J takes an elbow to the temple.
McGraw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Double J or not.
McGraw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Double J lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Double J tries for a takedown but McGraw manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaq Double J. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Double J backwards.
McGraw lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw lands a knee to the head.
McGraw stalls.
Double J tries for a takedown but McGraw manages to get underhooks.

McGraw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McGraw closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGraw lands in his opponent's guard.

Double J looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Double J keeping moving, preventing McGraw from controlling successfully.
McGraw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Double J is looking to stand up but McGraw isn't so interested in that idea.
McGraw controlling from the top position.

McGraw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Double J is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Double J is working an open guard so McGraw takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McGraw swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Double J counters with a takedown into side control.
McGraw manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Double J is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Double J trying to control from McGraw's half guard. McGraw has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McGraw looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Double J is looking to work some ground and pound but McGraw has wrist control.
McGraw controls Double J momentarily but Double J frees himself.
Double J stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGraw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGraw wants to sweep but no luck.
Double J in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McGraw keeping moving, preventing Double J from controlling successfully.
Double J slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pain McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGraw 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pain McGraw!