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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aiden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cato McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGraw moves out of range of the body kick from White.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw keeping busy on the bottom but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
McGraw wants to get back to full guard but White has passed into side control.
McGraw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGraw regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw has a hand on White's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. White takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White trying to control but McGraw is having none of it.
McGraw is trying desperately to improve position.
White trying to control but McGraw is having none of it.
McGraw is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two 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.
White can't control as he wanted to and McGraw manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
White thows a huge punch but McGraw dodges it nicely.
McGraw tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGraw keeps the fight on the outside.
McGraw tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White fails with the takedown
and McGraw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
White wants to stand but McGraw is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
McGraw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
McGraw working the head and body with strikes.
White is breathing heavily.
McGraw throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
McGraw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White wants to control but McGraw is keeping busy.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGraw.
McGraw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGraw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGraw.
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.
White is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
White is looking to land body kicks.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGraw counters with a straight right hand.
White tries to clinch up
and McGraw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGraw throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
McGraw is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but McGraw has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White has his takedown stuffed
and McGraw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
Cato McGraw has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGraw passes into half guard.
White is trying to maintain the position but McGraw is very close to passing his half guard.
McGraw is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGraw is looking for a kimura here.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGraw throwing strikes but missing.
McGraw won't allow White to sweep him here.
McGraw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
White passes McGraw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White trying to mount his opponent but McGraw defends it.
McGraw works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGraw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGraw is looking to sweep but instead, White has passed into half guard.
White is looking to take a break and control but McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw is trying desperately to improve position.
White avoids the attempt from McGraw to control.
McGraw working to try and regain half guard.
McGraw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGraw is looking to escape.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGraw on the ground.
McGraw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGraw tries to hold on but White postures up.
McGraw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White with the ground and pound from mount.
White wants to control the pace but McGraw is squirming around nicely.
McGraw throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McGraw has worked his arm free - good work by McGraw!
McGraw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGraw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in White's guard now.
McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White is trying to control the position but McGraw postures up.
White wants to get back to his feet but McGraw is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
White is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGraw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGraw is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw prevents White from getting back to his feet.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White controls McGraw momentarily but McGraw frees himself.
McGraw wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White working a defensive guard but McGraw passes into half guard.
McGraw seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by McGraw as he checks the leg kick.
McGraw clinches up against the cage.
McGraw avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage.
McGraw gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGraw throws a strike but White avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McGraw won't allow White to sweep him here.
McGraw landing some decent shots from guard.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGraw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
McGraw wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White has control of McGraw's left arm, preventing McGraw from doing any damage.
McGraw throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
White advances position into side control!
White is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White trying to control the action but McGraw is working from the bottom.
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.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McGraw is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McGraw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on White's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McGraw wants to get back to full guard.
McGraw is not content to let White control the position.
McGraw trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
McGraw gets full guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from McGraw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cato McGraw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGraw 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Cato McGraw!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Cato McGraw!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Cato McGraw!
Cato McGraw wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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