PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Mcgraugh (ranked 7413 p4p, 122 weight class) and Test Seven (ranked 22623 p4p, 133 weight class). Test Seven has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Corey Mcgraugh's chin.

Mcgraugh
vs
Seven

185 cm
30
185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

170 cm
29
146 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey Mcgraugh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Test Seven!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven misses with a body shot.
Seven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgraugh throws out the jab.
Mcgraugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Seven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mcgraugh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seven looks to throw the jab but Mcgraugh is out of range.
Seven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seven moves out of range of the strikes.
Seven throws the left hand but Mcgraugh avoids the punch easily.
Seven just misses with a punch to the body.
Seven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgraugh misses with a body punch
letting Seven counter with a right hand.
Mcgraugh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seven.
Seven connects with a crisp jab.
Seven uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgraugh.
Seven misses with a wild body shot.
As Seven looks to move away, Mcgraugh throws a big counter combo but Seven just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Seven throws a shot from downtown. Mcgraugh moves away and avoids it.
Mcgraugh misses with a hook to the body
and Seven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgraugh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seven.
Mcgraugh thuds a left hand into Seven's body.
Seven tries to clinch but Mcgraugh moves out of range.
Seven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcgraugh throws a poor cross that misses
and Seven counters with a nice body shot.

Seven clinches up against the cage.
Seven lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Mcgraugh digs a right hand underneath Seven's ribcage. Seven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seven leaning his opponent against the cage.
Seven blocking some punches.
Mcgraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Seven controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seven working aggressively here.
Mcgraugh scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seven.
A short right from Seven.
A short right from Seven.
Seven tries to throw a body punch but Mcgraugh avoids it by throwing Seven back against the cage.
Seven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcgraughs head.
A short right from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seven.
Mcgraugh misses with the head strike.
Mcgraugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgraugh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seven swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcgraugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgraugh stalls.
Nice body punch from Seven.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcgraugh as Seven tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Mcgraugh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seven is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seven backwards.
Seven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Seven on the inside.
Seven trying to control the position but instead, Mcgraugh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Seven into the cage.
Mcgraugh lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcgraugh.
Seven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcgraugh is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a nice uppercut.
Mcgraugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mcgraugh blocks a body shot from Seven.
Mcgraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Seven fails to land.
A short left from Mcgraugh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgraugh tries a body shot but Seven blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mcgraugh misses with some punches.
Mcgraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Seven.
Seven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Seven.
Seven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcgraugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seven backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mcgraugh.
Seven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seven throws a head punch that misses.
Mcgraugh lands an uppercut.
Mcgraugh lands with a left to the head.
Seven throws a head punch that misses.
Seven works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mcgraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Seven controls his hands.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
Seven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgraugh blocks a body shot from Seven.
Mcgraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Test Seven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Seven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mcgraugh misses with a looping left.
Seven misses the jab.
Mcgraugh throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Seven misses.
Seven throws a body punch but Mcgraugh moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Seven misses with a wild body shot.
Seven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seven scores with a hook.
Seven defending well as Mcgraugh loads up on a big left hand.
Seven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mcgraugh with a body shot.
Seven misses with a hook. Mcgraugh ducked under it nicely.
Seven scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Test Seven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seven doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcgraugh circles away.
Seven misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven throws a body punch but Mcgraugh moves out of range.
Mcgraugh lands a glancing blow to the side of Seven's head.
Seven takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgraugh slips a jab from Seven.
Mcgraugh takes a swing at Seven's ribcage but misses.
Seven lands a slapping body shot.
Mcgraugh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Seven doesn't seem bothered though.
Seven on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mcgraugh lands an overhand right.
Mcgraugh cracks Seven with a right hand to the side of the head.

Oooooh!!! Mcgraugh has knocked Seven down with a huge combo! Mcgraugh steps away and waves a wobbly Seven back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Seven is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seven stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seven is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgraugh finish him?
Seven throws the left hand but Mcgraugh avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mcgraugh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seven misses the jab.
Seven seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mcgraugh throws a series of punches but Seven moves out of range.
Mcgraugh scores with a nice right hand.
Seven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgraugh.
Seven misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgraugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Seven.
Mcgraugh swings widly with a right hand
and Seven counters with a stiff right hand.
Seven throws an overhand right that lands on Mcgraugh's shoulder, as Mcgraugh tries to avoid the shot.
Seven cracks Mcgraugh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mcgraugh misses with an uppercut. Seven saw that one coming.
Seven changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgraugh blocks a jab.
Mcgraugh throwing a counter right hand but Seven manages to avoid it.
Seven connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Seven closes the distance and clinches.
Seven blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mcgraugh fails to land.
Mcgraugh is trying to stall.
Mcgraugh takes a shot to the head.
Seven blocks an uppercut.
Mcgraugh pushes Seven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Seven misses with the head strike.
Seven can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgraugh controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Seven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Seven tries to throw a body punch but Mcgraugh avoids it by throwing Seven back against the cage.
Mcgraugh just leaning against Seven, taking a breather.
Seven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcgraugh backwards.
Seven scores with a shot to the side of Mcgraugh's head.
A head punch on the inside from Seven fails to land.
Mcgraugh throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seven.
Seven prevents a body shot from Mcgraugh.
Seven lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Test Seven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Mcgraugh.
Seven can't find room to land a body shot as Mcgraugh controls the action.
Mcgraugh effectively controlling the action here.
Seven lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mcgraugh.
Seven working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seven lands a left hand.
Mcgraugh working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Seven scores with a nice short uppercut.
Seven lands with a right to the head.
Seven working aggressively here.
Mcgraugh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Seven controls the action.
Seven has a couple of punches blocked by Mcgraugh.
Seven tries to work over Mcgraugh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgraugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seven backwards.
Mcgraugh blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Test Seven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Seven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgraugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgraugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgraugh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcgraugh moves out of range as Seven strikes.
Seven jabs Mcgraugh right on the nose. Mcgraugh blinks but takes it well.
Mcgraugh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mcgraugh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Seven scores with a one two! Mcgraugh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Seven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mcgraugh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgraugh throws a lazy uppercut
and Seven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcgraugh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Seven has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgraugh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seven moves out of range of the strikes.
Seven catches Mcgraugh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mcgraugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seven manages to avoid it.
Seven scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mcgraugh misses with a body shot
and Seven counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seven throws a shot from downtown. Mcgraugh moves away and avoids it.
Seven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh sets himself, and Seven steps forward looking for the clinch! Mcgraugh avoids it this time.
Mcgraugh ducks right into an uppercut from Seven.
Seven on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Mcgraugh has managed to clinch.
Mcgraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seven's elbow.
Mcgraugh blocking some punches.
Mcgraugh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Seven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seven blocks a body shot from Mcgraugh.
Seven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcgraugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcgraugh prevents a body shot from Seven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seven.
Seven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcgraugh taking a breather.
Seven tries to work over Mcgraugh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Seven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seven misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seven.
Seven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcgraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seven blocking some punches.
Mcgraugh blocking some punches.
Seven misses with a short punch on the inside.

Mcgraugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgraugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcgraugh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Seven looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgraugh is just out of range.
Mcgraugh misses with a wild combination.
Seven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mcgraugh. Mcgraugh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Corey Mcgraugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Seven has Mcgraugh up against the cage in a clinch.
Seven tries to work over Mcgraugh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcgraugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Seven.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcgraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Seven controls the action.
Seven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcgraugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Seven controls his hands.
Seven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcgraugh's elbow.
Mcgraugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A hook to the body from Seven.
Mcgraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Seven controls his hands.
Mcgraugh gets through Seven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Seven misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Mcgraugh.
Test Seven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcgraugh lands a body punch.
Seven blocks a body shot from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Mcgraugh.
A hook to the body from Mcgraugh.
Mcgraugh lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Test Seven.
Well Seven 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Seven!
Test Seven is the new super heavyweight champion!