PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam McGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Dominguez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

McGrath
vs
Dominguez

165 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

167 cm
28
156 lbs
13 - 13 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam McGrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Dominguez !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGrath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

McGrath wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

McGrath is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominguez trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but McGrath is controlling well.

McGrath is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGrath is thwarting Dominguez 's attempts to control the position.
McGrath prevents Dominguez from improving his position.

McGrath is looking for a kimura but Dominguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGrath to get the leverage.

McGrath looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGrath is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dominguez defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGrath is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

McGrath is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dominguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Dominguez trying to control but McGrath postures up.

McGrath wants to work for an arm triangle but Dominguez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGrath is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dominguez is trying to stand up here but McGrath is controlling him well.

McGrath is looking for a kimura but Dominguez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGrath to get the leverage.

Dominguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrath pulls his head out easily.

McGrath is trying to work for a kimura but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but McGrath is controlling well.
Dominguez wants to control but McGrath is keeping busy.
McGrath stops Dominguez from getting back to his feet.
Dominguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGrath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is in trouble now - McGrath has advanced to mount!

McGrath working for a submission but Dominguez is keeping him at bay.
McGrath looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dominguez tries to lock up and control but McGrath gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

McGrath is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dominguez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

McGrath working for a guillotine from mount but Dominguez is in no mood to give up.
McGrath is breathing heavily.

McGrath looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

McGrath looking to secure an arm triangle but Dominguez defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dominguez tries to lock up and control but McGrath gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

McGrath wants to finish this one by submission but Dominguez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McGrath.
Dominguez tries to hold on but McGrath postures up.
Dominguez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

McGrath had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominguez defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez trying to control but McGrath is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dominguez has McGrath up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez gets underhooks to prevent McGrath's takedown attempt.
McGrath is trying to drag Dominguez to the mat but Dominguez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dominguez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Dominguez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dominguez takes the fight into the clinch.
Dominguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dominguez has picked McGrath up - he's going for a ride! Dominguez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Dominguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGrath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dominguez pulls his head out easily.
McGrath works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrath wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard.

McGrath had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dominguez defends it easily.

McGrath looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrath swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McGrath has his feet on Dominguez 's thighs here. He's pushed Dominguez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dominguez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam McGrath!