PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Quick
vs
McCracken

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken wants to clinch but Quick slips to the side

and Quick counters by clinching up.
McCracken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Quick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCracken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCracken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quick has him pressed against the cage.

McCracken decides to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Quick wants to pass the guard but McCracken is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick looking to sit in guard and control but McCracken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Quick is looking to stand back up but McCracken counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Quick.
Quick tries to roll over but McCracken keeps him under control.
McCracken trying to control from Quick's half guard. Quick has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Quick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCracken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCracken throwing strikes but missing.
McCracken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick is breathing heavily.
McCracken won't allow Quick to sweep him here.
McCracken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCracken postures up in Quick's guard and throws a big left but Quick blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCracken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCracken trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Quick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCracken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCracken on the ground.
McCracken throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCracken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCracken is looking to work some ground and pound but Quick has wrist control.
McCracken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCracken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCracken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Quick's head.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
McCracken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCracken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken works over Quick with some ground and pound from guard.
McCracken with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCracken postures up in Quick's guard and throws a big left but Quick blocks it.
McCracken passes into half guard.
McCracken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCracken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Quick is staying active underneath McCracken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCracken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Quick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quick is staying active underneath McCracken, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McCracken moves into full mount! Quick won't be happy about that!
McCracken throwing strikes here but Quick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McCracken throws some wild stikes that Quick manages to avoid easily.
McCracken unloads with some shots from mount but Quick bucks and avoids them well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCracken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poor strikes thrown by McCracken there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Quick is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finch Farm that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

McCracken looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McCracken unloads with some shots from mount but Quick bucks and avoids them well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCracken misses with a head shot.
McCracken throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quick because McCracken loaded up on that one.
McCracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quick is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey McCracken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McCracken fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnny Quick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Quick as McCracken shoots in.

Quick moves into the clinch.
McCracken wants a takedown but no success here.
Quick working hard to break the clinch.
McCracken lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCracken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnny Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McCracken.
Quick avoids a wild elbow strike from McCracken.
McCracken goes for a takedown attempt but Quick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corey McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Quick throws a series of punches but McCracken avoids them all with ease.
McCracken wants to clinch up but Quick keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCracken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quick swivels and escapes.

Quick closes the distance and clinches.
McCracken jumps guard but Quick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Quick is trying to force a seperation but McCracken has the dominant position.
McCracken is trying to break the clinch but Quick has him pressed against the cage.
McCracken keeps control of Quick as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCracken scores with a knee to the head.
Quick prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCracken lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCracken gets control of Quick's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCracken will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quick stops McCracken from standing up.
Quick controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCracken is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Corey McCracken was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Quick is looking to chop away at McCracken's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCracken.
McCracken moves to clinch but Quick breaks away

and Quick counters by moving into the clinch.

McCracken jumps into guard, dragging Quick to the mat.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Quick from controlling successfully.

Quick gets to his feet. McCracken looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCracken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken wants to clinch up but Quick keeps it at a distance.
No luck for McCracken with that takedown attempt.
McCracken wants to clinch
and Quick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quick leaves McCracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quick tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCracken sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quick somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Corey McCracken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - McCracken looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Quick clinches up with McCracken and pushes him back against the cage.
McCracken lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Johnny Quick has been cut.
McCracken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Quick.
McCracken jumps guard but Quick stands there with McCracken around his waist. McCracken gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCracken prevents a takedown attempt there.

McCracken drags the fight down to the ground.

Quick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Quick swinging wildly here.

McCracken closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken goes for a takedown attempt but Quick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Quick swats away the attempt to clinch by McCracken.
McCracken is looking to clinch.
McCracken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quick defends it nicely.
Johnny Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McCracken.

McCracken gets tackled into the cage by Quick. Quick maintains the clinch.

McCracken jumps into guard, dragging Quick to the mat.

Quick stands up from McCracken's guard - Quick perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCracken fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCracken shoots in but Quick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCracken wants to clinch
and Quick counters with a three punch combo that has McCracken backing up. McCracken nods at Quick to acknowledge the strikes.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCracken tries to clinch up.
Quick dives in for a single leg takedown but McCracken sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McCracken tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken goes for a takedown attempt but Quick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCracken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCracken tries to clinch

and Quick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McCracken lands an elbow just above Quick 's eye.
Corey McCracken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCracken changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCracken is looking to clinch but Quick is avoiding it.
McCracken shoots in looking for a takedown. Quick tries to sprawl out of it but McCracken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCracken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCracken.
McCracken fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCracken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Quick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corey McCracken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCracken fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCracken tries to clinch there but Quick circles away.
Quick misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quick looks to land a right hand but McCracken moved out of range.
McCracken tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Quick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey McCracken.
Well McCracken has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey McCracken!
Corey McCracken bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.