PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Grundmann (ranked 6158 p4p, 585 weight class) and Corey Mcgraugh (ranked 4177 p4p, 481 weight class). Corey Mcgraugh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Grundmann
vs
Mcgraugh

180 cm
29
180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Grundmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Mcgraugh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraugh stuns Grundmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grundmann looks for a takedown but Mcgraugh sprawls well.
Mcgraugh digs a good body shot into Grundmann's ribs.
Grundmann shoots in for a takedown but Mcgraugh shows good takedown defense.
Mcgraugh with a nice cross.
Grundmann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Mcgraugh closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Grundmann has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Mcgraugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grundmann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Grundmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grundmann fails with the takedown
and Mcgraugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Grundmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grundmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgraugh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grundmann somewhat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mcgraugh instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraugh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grundmann jumps guard but Mcgraugh stands there with Grundmann around his waist. Grundmann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grundmann blocks the elbow strike.
Mcgraugh controlling the action here for a moment.
Grundmann avoids the elbow strike from Mcgraugh, against the cage.
Mcgraugh lands with a right to the head.
Mcgraugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mcgraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Grundmann controls the action.
Grundmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mcgraugh is defending well.
Grundmann misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a right hand.
Grundmann is trying to break free.
Grundmann jumps guard but Mcgraugh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcgraugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grundmann is breathing heavily.
Grundmann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcgraugh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh pushes Grundmann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mcgraugh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grundmann is trying to force a seperation but Mcgraugh has the dominant position.
Mcgraugh lands a left hand.
Grundmann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mcgraugh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grundmann is trying to push Mcgraugh away but Mcgraugh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grundmann is trying to drag Mcgraugh to the mat but Mcgraugh just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcgraugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Mcgraugh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grundmann takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mcgraugh misses with a two punch combination.
Grundmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grundmann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mcgraugh to score with a decent uppercut.
Mcgraugh throws a right and a left that Grundmann avoids nicely.
Grundmann shoots in for a takedown but Mcgraugh shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grundmann.
Grundmann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgraugh but Mcgraugh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grundmann slips under a jab.
Grundmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mcgraugh swivels and escapes.
Grundmann walks into a left hand.
Grundmann takes one to the chin there.
Grundmann misses with a takedown
and Mcgraugh counters with a left to the body.
Mcgraugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgraugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mcgraugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcgraugh enables Grundmann to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcgraugh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Grundmann stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgraugh.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcgraugh can do anything to dispel that myth.

Mcgraugh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grundmann defends it easily.
Grundmann wants to control from the top but Mcgraugh keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh can't keep his opponent in guard - Grundmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mcgraugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcgraugh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grundmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grundmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcgraugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcgraugh wants to get back to full guard.

Grundmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Grundmann is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgraugh defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Mcgraugh dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Grundmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcgraugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgraugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Grundmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Mcgraugh. That snapped Grundmann's head back.
Mcgraugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grundmann's head.
Mcgraugh throws a body shot but no joy.

Mcgraugh gets caught napping as Grundmann dives in and scores a takedown. Mcgraugh manages to retain guard.
Mcgraugh is trying to keep Grundmann in close.
Grundmann wants to control from the top but Mcgraugh keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grundmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Grundmann controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mcgraugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grundmann holds on and takes a little breather.
Grundmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mcgraugh controls the pace.
Mcgraugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundmann is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grundmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh won't allow Grundmann to sweep him here.
Mcgraugh content to stall in guard here.
Mcgraugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgraugh throws a big right hand that misses.
Grundmann controls Mcgraugh momentarily but Mcgraugh frees himself.
Grundmann is really struggling to control Mcgraugh but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgraugh scores with a sloppy right hand. Grundmann should have avoided that one.
Mcgraugh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mcgraugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grundmann tries for a takedown but Mcgraugh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Grundmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grundmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundmann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgraugh but Mcgraugh pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Mcgraugh clinches with his opponent.
Corey Mcgraugh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grundmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcgraugh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcgraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grundmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
A bit of stalling here from Grundmann.
Mcgraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grundmanns head.
Good body shot from Mcgraugh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcgraugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grundmann or not.
Grundmann has Mcgraugh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcgraugh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgraugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgraugh scores with a hook to the body.
Mcgraugh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grundmann up against the cage.
Mcgraugh scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh prevents Grundmann from breaking the clinch.
Mcgraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grundmann backwards.
Mcgraugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grundmanns head.
Mcgraugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Grundmann turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mcgraugh wants to control but Grundmann postures up.

Grundmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcgraugh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mcgraugh throws Grundmann to one side and escapes!
Grundmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grundmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgraugh defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Mcgraugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grundmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgraugh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grundmann somewhat.
Mcgraugh throws out a powerful jab.
Mcgraugh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grundmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgraugh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Mcgraugh as Grundmann shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Grundmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgraugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grundmann on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgraugh connects with a body shot.
Grundmann shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgraugh sprawls well. He's pushed Grundmann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgraugh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Grundmann is rocked!
Mcgraugh connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Grundmann out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Corey Mcgraugh!