PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Logan Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Mcgrady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox comes to the cage accompanied by Intro- Dmx. On his way into the cage it seems that Logan Cox has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Logan Cox seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cox
vs
Mcgrady

176 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Logan Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Mcgrady!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cox gets caught flat footed, as Mcgrady shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcgrady wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
Mcgrady postures up.
Mcgrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcgrady trying to control the position from guard on top but Cox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Mcgrady was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck for Mcgrady with that takedown attempt.
Cox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mcgrady.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgrady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgrady tries for a takedown. No joy.
Logan Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mcgrady.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Cox jumps guard.
Mcgrady trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mcgrady stands and throws Cox's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cox is looking for a sweep.
Cox is breathing heavily.

Mcgrady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cox, who protects the arm well.
Mcgrady scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mcgrady lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Cox is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mcgrady has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mcgrady in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Mcgrady seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Mcgrady stands up and beckons Cox to his feet.

Mcgrady scores with a takedown into Cox's guard.
Cox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcgrady is controlling him.
Mcgrady throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady trying to control but Cox is working from the bottom.
Mcgrady postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been informed that Mcgrady has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mcgrady wants to control from the top but Cox keeps moving.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgrady is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Mcgrady dominated that 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.

Mcgrady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cox shoots in and drives through. Mcgrady sprawls well.
Mcgrady on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mcgrady misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgrady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mcgrady scores with a shot to the body.
Mcgrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgrady tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cox swinging wildly here.
Mcgrady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgrady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgrady lands with a kick to the temple. Cox shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mcgrady wants to clinch.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Kyle Mcgrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Logan Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mcgrady.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Cox finds it's target.
Mcgrady lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcgrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cox is defended easily by Mcgrady.
Cox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady fails to land the takedown.
Cox lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries to clinch but Mcgrady moves out of range.
Mcgrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cox misses with a head kick.
Mcgrady throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cox throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgrady moves out of range easily.
Mcgrady lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Cox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcgrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cox looking for a takedown.
Cox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgrady after a bit of a struggle.
Mcgrady misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrady wants a takedown.
Cox is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mcgrady drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cox ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cox no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mcgrady has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcgrady works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgrady passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcgrady moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cox has worked his arm free - good work by Cox!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Mcgrady 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcgrady circles away.
Cox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgrady looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cox is fending him off so far but Mcgrady persists. Nope, Cox circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgrady fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcgrady shoots in but no luck this time.
Logan Cox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Mcgrady.

Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Cox is pushing Mcgrady up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mcgrady wants to take the fight to the mat but Cox manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrady prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcgrady tries to pull guard but Cox holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgrady drops back down to his feet.
Cox is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mcgrady pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcgrady is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cox prevents a body shot from Mcgrady.
Mcgrady prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.

Cox breaks from the clinch.
Mcgrady thumps Cox with a low kick.
Mcgrady doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcgrady circles away.
Cox stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgrady. Mcgrady gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgrady tries to clinch up.
Mcgrady takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.
Cox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgrady sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cox somewhat.
Cox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgrady as he jumps to the side.
Mcgrady avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgrady manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cox on his heels. He'll look to pass Cox's guard now, I'm sure.

Cox has his feet on Mcgrady's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mcgrady takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses.
Mcgrady tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcgrady somewhat.
Mcgrady shoots in for a takedown but Cox shows good takedown defense.

Mcgrady tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cox is pressed up against the cage. Mcgrady has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cox down to the mat. Cox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cox connects with a body shot that sends Mcgrady's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries to clinch up.
Mcgrady tries to clinch but Cox moves away
and Cox counters with a series of strikes. Mcgrady will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Cox. No joy for Mcgrady on that attempt.
Mcgrady swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Cox avoids the head kick by Mcgrady.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Mcgrady decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cox has hold of Mcgrady's hands but Mcgrady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Logan Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cox is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgrady.
Kyle Mcgrady is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcgrady trying to pass the guard but Cox defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Mcgrady.
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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Mcgrady!
After winning the bout, Kyle Mcgrady thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Logan Cox was interviewed post fight and said 'he is a great fighter, and he came prepared with a plan and he executed the plan.'.