PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julian Gray (ranked 5196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy McGregor (ranked 4591 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGregor's choice of entrance music: Nightmare. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gray
vs
McGregor

154 cm
27
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buddy McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Gray.

McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gray could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Gray jumps guard and drags McGregor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gray wants to get back to his feet but McGregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McGregor wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGregor defends well.
McGregor is pushing down on Gray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but McGregor has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor content to control rather than advance.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gray!
Gray is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGregor punching from mount but Gray doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gray is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
McGregor thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gray is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGregor controlling from the full mount.
Gray is trying to stand.
McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gray is trying to stand up.
McGregor misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGregor looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Gray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gray is desperately trying to improve his position but McGregor has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor controlling from mount.
Gray wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Gray wants to hold on but McGregor pushes him away.
Gray is looking to get to half guard.
Gray is working hard here to advance position.
Gray is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gray defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McGregor.
Gray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGregor tries to control but Gray wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Julian Gray has been cut.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gray moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGregor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gray counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Julian Gray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gray counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGregor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
McGregor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Gray is blocking nicely.
Gray fails to pull guard.
Gray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor drives through and clinches with Gray against the cage.

McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gray wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray controlling from the top position.
Gray wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gray is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Gray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
Gray takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor with a poor takedown

and Gray counters by clinching up.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.
Gray tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.

McGregor gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray misses with the head strike.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Gray won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Gray's cut.
That's time! Gray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gray fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGregor.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor 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 seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregor clinches up with Gray and pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray prevents McGregor from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
McGregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Gray breaks the clinch.

Gray pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Gray is trying to pull guard but McGregor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gray tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gray gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

McGregor manages to escape and get back to his feet!

McGregor instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gray breaks the clinch.

McGregor clinches up against the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Gray has double underhooks.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Gray won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gray up against the cage.
Gray wants a takedown.
Buddy McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gray stops a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Gray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor pulls Gray into guard.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Gray is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGregor has escaped and now he's on top!

McGregor looking to sit in guard and control but Gray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to stand and escape but Gray is having none of it.
Gray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McGregor for as long as he can get away with.
Gray stops McGregor from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Julian Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddy McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy McGregor!
Post fight, an emotional Buddy McGregor said 'You'r nightmare is over'.