PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quince McCurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franjy Izgrate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

McCurley
vs
Izgrate

186 cm
18
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Fast

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quince McCurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franjy Izgrate!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izgrate tries for a takedown but McCurley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Izgrate misses with a kick to the body.
McCurley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Izgrate but Izgrate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Izgrate wants to clinch up but McCurley keeps it at a distance.

Izgrate fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McCurley sprawls well initially but Izgrate persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McCurley wants to control but Izgrate is keeping busy.

McCurley is defending against the submission attempts here by Izgrate.
Izgrate is thwarting McCurley's attempts to control the position.
McCurley wants to get back to full guard.
Izgrate tries to pass to full mount but McCurley defends it.
McCurley wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izgrate wants to take a breather but McCurley is having none of it.
McCurley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Izgrate is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

McCurley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCurley lands in his opponent's guard.
McCurley wants to control from the top but Izgrate keeps moving.

Izgrate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Izgrate can't keep his opponent in guard - McCurley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Izgrate trying to control here.
McCurley wants to pass the guard but Izgrate is defending well.
Izgrate tries to roll over but McCurley keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCurley seems to be working for a kimura but Izgrate defends the submission attempt.
Izgrate tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCurley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McCurley is breathing heavily.
Izgrate wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCurley.
Izgrate defending well as McCurley loads up on a big left hand.

Izgrate shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Izgrate was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCurley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Izgrate decides to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCurley is fending him off so far but Izgrate persists. Nope, McCurley circles away and we're back to standing.
McCurley misses with a body shot.
McCurley with a poor takedown
and Izgrate counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quince McCurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCurley slips a jab and a cross from Izgrate.
McCurley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franjy Izgrate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCurley shoots and misses

and Izgrate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McCurley tries to get to full guard but Izgrate has control of the leg.
Izgrate looks to land a strike but McCurley avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCurley working a defensive guard here.
McCurley wants to sweep but no luck.
McCurley wants to stand and escape but Izgrate is having none of it.

McCurley is looking for a triangle but Izgrate pushes his legs off easily.
McCurley looking for a sweep. Not yet McCurley, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCurley is trying to keep Izgrate in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCurley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCurley shoots in and drives through. Izgrate sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from McCurley.
McCurley fails with a takedown attempt.

Izgrate shoots in and bounces McCurley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Izgrate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCurley is keeping the position for now.
Izgrate trying to control the position from guard on top but McCurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Izgrate stands up from McCurley's guard - Izgrate perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franjy Izgrate dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Izgrate keeps the fight on the outside.
Izgrate checks the leg kick.
McCurley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Izgrate counters with a shoot takedown. McCurley fights it but they end up in guard.
McCurley looking to control.
Izgrate passes McCurley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCurley is trying to maintain the position but Izgrate is very close to passing his half guard.
Izgrate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCurley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCurley is trying to maintain the position but Izgrate is very close to passing his half guard.
Izgrate is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Izgrate wants to control but McCurley is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Izgrate is controlling the pace.
McCurley wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izgrate is keen to just control but McCurley is a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

McCurley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McCurley trying to control the action but Izgrate is working from the bottom.
McCurley uses his free foot to push down on Izgrate's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Izgrate.
Izgrate can't escape the position.
McCurley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by McCurley.
McCurley content just to control the position here.
Izgrate is squirming around, avoiding McCurley's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate wants to hold on but McCurley pushes him away.

McCurley stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
McCurley misses with a takedown attempt

so Izgrate counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCurley is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

McCurley gets to his feet. Izgrate looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCurley fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCurley throws a leg kick that misses.

Izgrate gets the takedown into side control.

Izgrate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCurley, who protects the arm well.

Izgrate is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCurley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCurley tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Let's hope that Izgrate has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Izgrate decides to stand back up.
Izgrate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Izgrate.

Izgrate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Izgrate takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Izgrate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCurley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McCurley working for submissions but it's allowed Izgrate to get to half guard.
McCurley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCurley has his hands on Izgrate's head, controlling the position.
Izgrate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCurley wants to stand up but Izgrate is controlling him.
Izgrate wants to control from the top but McCurley keeps moving.
McCurley controls Izgrate momentarily but Izgrate frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Izgrate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCurley trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franjy Izgrate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Izgrate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Izgrate stops a takedown attempt from McCurley.
Franjy Izgrate has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCurley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Izgrate.
McCurley missing with knees to the body.
McCurley is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCurley.

Izgrate successfully pulls guard.
McCurley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCurley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCurley stops Izgrate from standing up.

Izgrate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCurley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCurley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Izgrate wants to control the position but McCurley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McCurley uses his free foot to push down on Izgrate's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Izgrate.
McCurley thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Izgrate sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izgrate is not content to let McCurley control the position.

McCurley seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Izgrate has recovered full guard.
Izgrate manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCurley manages to get himself to full guard.
Izgrate working some strikes from top position.

It looks like Quince McCurley has been cut.
McCurley is trying to control the position but Izgrate postures up.
Izgrate wants to control from the top but McCurley keeps moving.
Izgrate tries to free his leg and advance position but McCurley is retaining full guard.
McCurley keeping moving, preventing Izgrate from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McCurley trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCurley tries to clinch up but Izgrate circles away and keeps his distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Izgrate blocks the leg kick.
McCurley tries for a takedown but Izgrate circles away easily

and Izgrate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCurley keeping moving, preventing Izgrate from controlling successfully.
Izgrate is fighting to break McCurley's control of his arms but McCurley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Izgrate gets to his feet - McCurley follows without any prompting.
McCurley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Izgrate's waist but McCurley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCurley off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quince McCurley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izgrate misses with a kick to the body.
McCurley throws a leg kick

and Izgrate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCurley's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izgrate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCurley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCurley controlling Izgrate's posture.
Izgrate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCurley has Izgrate pulled in close to control his posture.
Izgrate landing some decent shots from guard.
Izgrate thows a big elbow that misses.
Izgrate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Izgrate wants to control from the top but McCurley keeps moving.

Izgrate postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCurley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Izgrate, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCurley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Izgrate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCurley stays in close to Izgrate's body and controls the position.

McCurley stands and steps away. Izgrate gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Quince McCurley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Izgrate has his takedown stuffed

and McCurley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Izgrate's guard.

Izgrate pushes McCurley off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franjy Izgrate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Izgrate 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franjy Izgrate!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

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