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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brendy Mcgrattan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Sobaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brendy Mcgrattan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brendy Mcgrattan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Sobaka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgrattan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sobaka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgrattan pinned against the cage. Mcgrattan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgrattan connects with a jab.
Mcgrattan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcgrattan presses Sobaka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mcgrattan jumps guard and drags Sobaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobaka landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobaka works over Mcgrattan with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobaka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mcgrattan wants to get back to his feet but Sobaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sobaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sobaka works over Mcgrattan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobaka is fighting to break Mcgrattan's control of his arms but Mcgrattan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sobaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mcgrattan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sobaka working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sobaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sobaka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcgrattan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobaka on the ground.
Sobaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sobaka works over Mcgrattan with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobaka cracks Mcgrattan with a solid left hand.
Sobaka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcgrattan's head.
Sobaka cracks Mcgrattan with a solid left hand.
Sobaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobaka looks winded!
Sobaka with a nice head shot there.
Sobaka stops Mcgrattan from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcgrattan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sobaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Mcgrattan wants to sweep here but Sobaka controlling him for the moment.
Sobaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobaka is in close to Mcgrattan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sobaka stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgrattan.
Sobaka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sobaka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sobaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcgrattan has momentary wrist control but Sobaka slips an elbow through the middle.
Sobaka scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrattan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobaka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobaka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobaka scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcgrattan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sobaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sobaka distracts Mcgrattan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sobaka working some strikes from top position.
Mcgrattan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcgrattan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobaka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobaka cracks Mcgrattan with a solid left hand.
Mcgrattan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobaka is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sobaka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgrattan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mcgrattan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sobaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sobaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcgrattan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgrattan trying to control the position but Sobaka is working away.
Sobaka is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgrattan is looking to take a break and control but Sobaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Sobaka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sobaka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcgrattan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sobaka is in Mcgrattan's guard.
Mcgrattan trying to keep a closed guard but Sobaka is proving a slippery customer.
Sobaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcgrattan trying to control the position.
Mcgrattan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Luis Sobaka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobaka cracks Mcgrattan with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcgrattan working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobaka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobaka is working Mcgrattan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobaka chips away with some ground and pound.
Sobaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgrattan's head.
Sobaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobaka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobaka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sobaka connects with a couple of short punches.
Sobaka works over Mcgrattan with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcgrattan wants to get back to his feet but Sobaka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sobaka with a nice head shot there.
Sobaka keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcgrattan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobaka postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sobaka scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mcgrattan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcgrattan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobaka has picked Mcgrattan up - he's going for a ride! Sobaka dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mcgrattan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mcgrattan tries to roll over but Sobaka keeps him under control.
Mcgrattan trying to control from the bottom.
Sobaka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sobaka is nestled in close to Mcgrattan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgrattan actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgrattan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sobaka lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobaka drops an elbow to the side of Mcgrattan's head.
Sobaka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sobaka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sobaka prevents Mcgrattan from improving his position.
Sobaka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sobaka is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mcgrattan has hold of Sobaka's hands but Sobaka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobaka drops an elbow to the side of Mcgrattan's head.
Sobaka prevents Mcgrattan from standing back up.
Sobaka slips a nice elbow through Mcgrattan's hands, connecting with Mcgrattan's forehead.
Sobaka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sobaka lands strikes from half guard.
Sobaka working over Mcgrattan with some ground and pound. Mcgrattan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Sobaka there.
Sobaka is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Sobaka.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobaka lands with a punch from half guard.
Sobaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgrattan is trying to control but can't.
Mcgrattan is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobaka working Mcgrattan over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Sobaka 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!
Mcgrattan shoots in and bounces Sobaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sobaka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobaka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sobaka lands a couple of elbows.
Mcgrattan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobaka is pushing down on Mcgrattan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcgrattan is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobaka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Sobaka.
Sobaka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sobaka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgrattan taking some punishment here, with Sobaka in his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobaka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgrattan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sobaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcgrattan's head.
Sobaka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgrattan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sobaka looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcgrattan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sobaka lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sobaka.
Sobaka works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sobaka avoids the attempt from Mcgrattan to control.
Sobaka with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobaka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mcgrattan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sobaka with shots to the head and body - Mcgrattan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcgrattan is trying to escape the mount.
Mcgrattan is bucking up trying to escape but Sobaka cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcgrattan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sobaka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sobaka with a couple of short strikes.
Mcgrattan wants to control but Sobaka is having none of it.
Mcgrattan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobaka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcgrattan looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobaka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sobaka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sobaka with the ground and pound from mount.
Sobaka postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mcgrattan looks a forlorn figure.
Mcgrattan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sobaka landing strikes from the mount.
Mcgrattan is trying to stand up.
Mcgrattan is looking to improve his position but Sobaka isn't that keen on the idea.
Sobaka lands with some strikes.
Sobaka lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcgrattan hang on?
Sobaka landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobaka working the ground and pound effectively.
Sobaka lands a big elbow.
Sobaka lands a couple of good shots and Mcgrattan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sobaka scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobaka is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sobaka. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sobaka throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Mcgrattan!
Sobaka looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Sobaka scores with punches to the body.
Sobaka scores with punches from the back.
Mcgrattan is trying to remain composed but Sobaka is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Brendy Mcgrattan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Sobaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobaka trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Sobaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sobaka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Sobaka!
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