PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Point (ranked 261 p4p, 409 weight class) and Gemechu McKraken (ranked 36 p4p, 57 weight class). Point comes into the arena with Roots Reggae Music blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Point
vs
McKraken

168 cm
35
137
30 - 8 - 0

170 cm
32
140
21 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brayden Point!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken blocks a jab.
We've been informed that McKraken has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
McKraken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McKraken misses with a takedown attempt - Point sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brayden Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point takes a swing at McKraken's ribcage but misses.
McKraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Point misses the jab.
McKraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Point looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken defending well as Point loads up on a big left hand.
Point is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKraken.
McKraken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Point lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Point misses with a hook.
McKraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Point throws out the jab.
McKraken feints the counter takedown.
McKraken throws a jab but it's blocked by Point.
Good exchange - McKraken coming out on top.
McKraken misses with an uppercut.
McKraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Point gets caught flat footed, as McKraken shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Point is retaining full guard.
Point wants to get back to his feet but McKraken is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKraken not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKraken wants to pass the guard but Point is keeping the position.
McKraken throws a strike but Point rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Point wanted to stand there but McKraken had control of the position.
McKraken is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point tries to stand but McKraken is controlling from the bottom.
McKraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Point being controlled here momentarily.
McKraken tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKraken has a closed guard, preventing Point from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Point swings for the body but McKraken moves out of range.
Point misses with a straight right.

McKraken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Point did well to prevent McKraken getting side control.
McKraken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Point defending well though.
McKraken tries to pass to full mount but Point defends it.
Point is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McKraken tries for a takedown but Point circles away easily
and Point counters with a nice uppercut.
Point lands with a shot to the body.
Point throws a lazy right hand but McKraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brayden Point is winning the standup battle so far.
Point lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Point throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point swings for the body but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken staying out of range there.
McKraken ducks under a wild hook from Point.
McKraken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKraken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKraken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Point defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Point tries to avoid it but McKraken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Point to the ground. Point escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McKraken walks into a left hand.

McKraken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Point is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKraken can do to turn this around?
McKraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Point is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken looking to sit in guard and control but Point gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

McKraken wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Point would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Point would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Point.
A slow jab from Point misses its intended target.

That's four 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.
McKraken avoids the body shot from Point.
McKraken misses with a wild body shot.
McKraken misses with a few strikes there.
Point throws out a loose jab but McKraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Point.
The crowd cheers as McKraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Point doesn't seem phased though.
Point throws a body punch but McKraken moves out of range.
McKraken scores with a nice strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point looks to score with a jab to the body but McKraken is just out of range.
And McKraken tries to counter it with a takedown but Point pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Point walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Point stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Point dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

McKraken ducks under a wild hook from Point.
Point throws the left hand but McKraken avoids the punch easily.
Point misses with a body shot.
McKraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Point.
McKraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Point loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
Point misses with an uppercut

and McKraken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
McKraken controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Point is keeping the position for now.
McKraken trying to control but Point is working from the bottom.
McKraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Point swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Point keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
McKraken content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brayden Point is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Point is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Point is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McKraken dives into side control.
Point regains half guard, as McKraken was trying to land strikes.
McKraken seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKraken is keen to just control but Point is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken stalling away here and it's allowed Point to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McKraken looking to sit in guard and control but Point gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Point wanted to stand there but McKraken had control of the position.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.

Point wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of McKraken's closed guard. He's half up but McKraken has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! McKraken pivots and extends the arm, Point falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by McKraken! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gemechu McKraken!
A very excited looking Gemechu McKraken made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.