PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Mcbride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray has chosen Iron Man - Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Clark Gray has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcbride
vs
Gray

161 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

186 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Mcbride!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Clark Gray!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcbride clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.
Gray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcbride after a bit of a struggle.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mcbride could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gray can't break the clinch.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcbride throws an elbow but misses.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcbride is working for takedown but Gray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gray is looking for a takedown.
Charlie Mcbride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Gray.
Gray scores with a hook to the body.
Mcbride lands a left hand.
Gray looking for a takedown.
Gray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gray drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcbride gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcbride.
Gray gets underhooks to prevent Mcbride's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Mcbride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcbride.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gray missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gray is working for takedown but Mcbride is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcbride lands a hook that snaps the head of Gray backwards.

Mcbride breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcbride closes the distance but Gray moves to the side
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Mcbride moves into the clinch successfully.
Gray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcbride avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gray looks winded!
Gray misses with a knee strike.
Gray tries for a takedown but Mcbride manages to get underhooks.
Mcbride taking a breather.
Gray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcbride after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride is trying to drag Gray to the mat but Gray just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcbride prevents it.

Mcbride pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcbride shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcbride fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcbride looks to land a combination but Gray avoids it well.
Mcbride looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcbride keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcbride circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride misses with a takedown attempt - Gray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcbride looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gray is fending him off so far but Mcbride persists. Nope, Gray circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gray.
Mcbride is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.
Mcbride tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcbride shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcbride throws a front kick that sends Gray stumbling back into the cage.
Mcbride lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gray throws a sloppy head kick and Mcbride moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcbride.
Mcbride throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gray's waist but Gray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcbride off to one side.
Gray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcbride.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcbride.
Gray throws a series of punches but Mcbride avoids them all with ease.
Mcbride slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Mcbride with that takedown attempt.
Gray shoots in but Mcbride avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Mcbride dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mcbride stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcbride wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcbride tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcbride somewhat.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcbride as he jumps to the side.
Mcbride wants to clinch.
Mcbride fails to land the takedown.
Gray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcbride circles away.
Charlie Mcbride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Gray.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcbride lands with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcbride.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcbride defends well and Gray ends up having to push Mcbride into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gray wants a takedown but no success here.
Gray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcbride is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gray is defending well.
Gray is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Mcbride pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcbride wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Mcbride trying to keep a closed guard but Gray is proving a slippery customer.
Mcbride wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
Mcbride keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcbride trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcbride throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a head kick that misses.
Gray dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcbride sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mcbride's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcbride is defended easily by Gray.
Gray avoids the head kick by Mcbride.
Mcbride goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcbride is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Mcbride's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Mcbride shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcbride shoots in but Gray avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcbride.
Gray misses with a body shot
and Mcbride counters with a series of strikes. Gray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mcbride misses with a few strikes there.
Gray stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcbride. Mcbride gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcbride leaves Gray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcbride scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Mcbride dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mcbride throws a head kick but Gray moves out of range.
Gray closes the distance and clinches up with Mcbride, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes Mcbride against the cage but Mcbride circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Mcbride is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mcbride clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.
Gray wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcbride manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Charlie Mcbride has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Gray.
Gray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mcbride jumps guard.
Mcbride is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mcbride has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gray is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcbride manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Mcbride looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gray passes into side control.
Gray wants to control for a moment but Mcbride uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Gray is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcbride has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Mcbride makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mcbride.

Mcbride has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gray is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mcbride tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Mcbride escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gray rushes Mcbride and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcbride's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcbride throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Mcbride gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Mcbride breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gray takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcbride goes for a double leg but Gray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gray continues to drive forward.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcbride is defending well.
Gray looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcbride's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcbride dives in and grabs Gray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gray pushes down on Mcbride's head and hops out.
Gray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcbride manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gray moves in looking to clinch but Mcbride pushes him off.
Mcbride throws a wild body kick that Gray sees coming a mile off.
Gray dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcbride sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mcbride pulls guard effortlessly.
Mcbride managing to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Mcbride showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcbride 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Mcbride!