PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grady Mclaughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert De Nino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert De Nino has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grady Mclaughlin's chin.

Mclaughlin
vs
De Nino

192 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grady Mclaughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert De Nino!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Nino goes for a double leg but Mclaughlin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mclaughlin continues to drive forward.
As De Nino looks to move away, Mclaughlin throws a big counter combo bu De Nino just gets out of the way.

Mclaughlin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Nino thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

De Nino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mclaughlin defends well.
Mclaughlin is stalling in the full guard.
Mclaughlin is working De Nino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Nino looking for a sweep. Not yet De Nino, not yet.
Mclaughlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Nino should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Nino wants to sweep here but Mclaughlin controlling him for the moment.
Mclaughlin controlling from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Nino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mclaughlin.
Good standup being displayed there by Mclaughlin as he connects with a hook.
Grady Mclaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two 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.
De Nino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mclaughlin tries to avoid it but De Nino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mclaughlin to the ground. Mclaughlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mclaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but De Nino is just out of range.
Mclaughlin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Nino dives in for a single leg takedown but Mclaughlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
De Nino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMclaughlin.
Grady Mclaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Nino.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mclaughlin. De Nino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mclaughlin throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Nino.

Mclaughlin scores with a takedown into De Nino's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclaughlin content to stall in guard here.
Mclaughlin throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
De Nino wants to sweep here but Mclaughlin controlling him for the moment.
De Nino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mclaughlin is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mclaughlin controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Nino shoots in for a double leg but Mclaughlin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Nino shoots in but Mclaughlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Nino looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mclaughlin tries to bum rush De Nino with a series of wild strikes but De Nino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Nino fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Mclaughlin 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.

Mclaughlin clinches with his opponent.
De Nino prevents a body shot from Mclaughlin.
Mclaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
De Nino prevents Mclaughlin from breaking the clinch.
Mclaughlin tries to break free but De Nino pushes him back against the cage.
Mclaughlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Nino prevents a body shot from Mclaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Nino prevents a body shot from Mclaughlin.
Mclaughlin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Nino.
Mclaughlin wants to get back to striking at distance but De Nino won't allow it.

De Nino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mclaughlin misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mclaughlin has De Nino up against the cage in a clinch.
Mclaughlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De Nino avoids it.
Mclaughlin tries a body shot but De Nino blocks it.
Mclaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by De Nino.
Mclaughlin trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mclaughlin.
Mclaughlin is trying to break the clinch but De Nino is controlling him.
Mclaughlin tries to throw a body punch but De Nino avoids it by throwing Mclaughlin back against the cage.

De Nino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Mclaughlin as De Nino shoots in.
De Nino misses with a takedown attempt - Mclaughlin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mclaughlin appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Nino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mclaughlin defends it nicely.
Grady Mclaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Nino.
De Nino is breathing heavily.

De Nino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mclaughlin throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclaughlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mclaughlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Nino trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mclaughlin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Mclaughlin 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.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mclaughlin throws a nice looking combination but De Nino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mclaughlin misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Mclaughlin. Those never looked like landing.
De Nino stuffs the takedown.
Mclaughlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Nino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mclaughlin avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Mclaughlin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Mclaughlin misses.
De Nino tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Mclaughlin shoots in and bounces De Nino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mclaughlin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclaughlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Nino pulls Mclaughlin in close to prevent any damage.
Mclaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Nino can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclaughlin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Nino tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mclaughlin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grady Mclaughlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mclaughlin wants to clinch up but De Nino keeps it at a distance.
As Mclaughlin backs off De Nino throws a huge counter combo but Mclaughlin manages to avoid it all.

That's two 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.

De Nino takes the fight into the clinch.
Mclaughlin tries to land knees in the clinch but De Nino avoids the damage to the body.
Mclaughlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mclaughlin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Nino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Nino jumps guard but Mclaughlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
De Nino managing to block the knees to the body from Mclaughlin.
Mclaughlin missing with knees to the body.
Mclaughlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Nino tries to break free but Mclaughlin pushes him back against the cage.
De Nino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mclaughlin walks away with a smile on his face. De Nino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grady Mclaughlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert De Nino.
Mclaughlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Nino throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Nino tries to clinch there but Mclaughlin circles away.
Mclaughlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Nino sprawls well. De Nino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclaughlin gets slowly back to his feet.
De Nino is looking for the big counter here.
De Nino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mclaughlin looks to land a combination but De Nino avoids it well.

Mclaughlin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mclaughlin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
De Nino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mclaughlin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mclaughlin controls the position.
Mclaughlin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
De Nino struggling a bit here.
Robert De Nino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grady Mclaughlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Nino throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grady Mclaughlin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mclaughlin 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Mclaughlin!