PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Thorburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorburn has chosen Tears dont fall from Bullet For My Valentine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCoy
vs
Thorburn

184 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rich Thorburn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorburn lands an overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCoy.

McCoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McCoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thorburn tries to reverse the position but McCoy maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thorburn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McCoy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thorburn tries to lock up and control but McCoy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thorburn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Thorburn controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
McCoy trying to control momentarily.
McCoy avoiding Thorburn 's attempts to control his hands.
Thorburn can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thorburn showing good submission defense here.
McCoy trying to control.

Thorburn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

McCoy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thorburn is defending well though. McCoy let's go of the attempt for now.
Thorburn avoids the strikes from McCoy.
Thorburn is trapped and McCoy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McCoy is not going to allow Thorburn to sit and survive in this position.
Will McCoy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
McCoy trying to control.
McCoy missing with strikes.
Thorburn is trying to break free.
McCoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

McCoy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McCoy landing with strikes.
McCoy biding his time, controlling Thorburn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thorburn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Thorburn covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorburn wants to get back to his feet.
Thorburn is keeping busy.
Thorburn breaks McCoy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Thorburn gets to his feet. McCoy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy avoids the body shot from Thorburn.
McCoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thorburn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorburn.
Thorburn lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorburn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCoy's calf.
Thorburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorburn.
Thorburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thorburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thorburn finds it's way round the side to connect with McCoy's head.
McCoy ducks right into an uppercut from Thorburn.
Rich Thorburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorburn with a nice cross.
Thorburn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCoy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thorburn throws a right and a left that McCoy avoids nicely.

McCoy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thorburn's half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thorburn can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Thorburn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thorburn thuds a left hand into McCoy's body.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorburn as he avoids it easily.
McCoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bret McCoy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thorburn lands a jab-cross combination.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorburn as he avoids it easily.
Thorburn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCoy rather than just go for the knockout.
McCoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorburn was well out of range. Poor timing from McCoy.
Thorburn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorburn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thorburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McCoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thorburn connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCoy. McCoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thorburn throws a combination. McCoy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorburn scores with a hook to the body. McCoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorburn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorburn jabs McCoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Thorburn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorburn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thorburn connects with the punch.
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!
Thorburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorburn throws a head kick that McCoy semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorburn thumps McCoy with a low kick.
McCoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorburn lands a nice hook to McCoy's body. McCoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorburn scores with a shot to the body.
Thorburn cracks McCoy with a good jab.
Rich Thorburn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorburn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thorburn lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
Thorburn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thorburn.
Thorburn lands a nice hook to McCoy's body. McCoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorburn lands with a straight right. McCoy didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorburn lands a nice shot to the body.
McCoy walks into a left hand.
Thorburn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thorburn scores with a hook to the body. McCoy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorburn lands with a good body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorburn!
Thorburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorburn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thorburn lands with a straight right. McCoy didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorburn throws a good cross that connects.
McCoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCoy tries to move into range but Thorburn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorburn scores with a jab.
Thorburn throws a leg kick which misses McCoy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCoy tries to avoid it.
Thorburn connects with a body shot.
Thorburn connects with a body shot.
Thorburn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thorburn cracks McCoy with a good jab.
McCoy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorburn scores with a punch to the head.
Thorburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.
Thorburn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCoy at a distance.
Thorburn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Thorburn.
McCoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McCoy ducks right into an uppercut from Thorburn.
Thorburn lands a nice hook to McCoy's body. McCoy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorburn lands with a shot to the body.
Thorburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorburn scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorburn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thorburn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thorburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorburn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorburn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCoy's calf.
Thorburn lands a jab-cross combination.
Thorburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorburn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thorburn duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorburn tests McCoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorburn connects with a solid leg kick.
Thorburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorburn looks to land a combination. McCoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thorburn lands a jab-cross combination.
Thorburn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thorburn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McCoy backs up against the ropes.
Thorburn connects with the punch.
Thorburn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorburn works McCoy's body with a nice hook.
Thorburn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Thorburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thorburn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thorburn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thorburn lands a nice looking body shot.
Thorburn is working the combinations to good effect here.
A lazy left from Thorburn finds it's target.
Thorburn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thorburn cracks McCoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Thorburn - just one landing.
McCoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thorburn cracks McCoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorburn cracks McCoy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorburn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thorburn duly obliges.
McCoy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorburn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thorburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorburn lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Thorburn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McCoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thorburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

McCoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thorburn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thorburn manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCoy's best efforts.
Thorburn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thorburn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McCoy is controlling him.
McCoy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thorburn has control of McCoy's left arm, preventing McCoy from doing any damage.
McCoy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thorburn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thorburn controls the pace.

McCoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorburn controls from within his opponent's guard.

McCoy is working an open guard so Thorburn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left lands for Thorburn.
Thorburn connects with a looping right hand.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown but Thorburn shows good takedown defense.
McCoy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thorburn is fending him off so far but McCoy persists. Nope, Thorburn circles away and we're back to standing.
Thorburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thorburn lands a lovely overhand right.
McCoy shoots in for a double leg but Thorburn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorburn throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCoy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thorburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorburn!
Thorburn scores with a shot to the body.
Thorburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorburn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorburn works McCoy's body with a nice hook.
McCoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorburn lands a glancing blow to the side of McCoy's head.
McCoy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McCoy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorburn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thorburn with a jab.
Thorburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCoy doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorburn cracks a nice hook into McCoy's ribs.
That kick from Thorburn tenderised McCoy's leg. McCoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice combination there by Thorburn.
Thorburn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thorburn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorburn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorburn stuns McCoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorburn lands with an uppercut that bounces McCoy off the ropes and back into rage.
Thorburn jabs at McCoy's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thorburn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorburn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorburn lands a body shot.
Thorburn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorburn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McCoy's hands.
McCoy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorburn. Thorburn obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorburn lands with a good body shot.
Thorburn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCoy.
Thorburn throws a one two combo.
Thorburn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Thorburn. Beautiful body shot.
Thorburn thuds a left hand into McCoy's body.
Thorburn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCoy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thorburn throws a one two combo.
Thorburn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thorburn digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
Thorburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thorburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorburn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thorburn there.
McCoy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thorburn lands a nice shot that snaps McCoy's head back.
Thorburn connects with a body shot.
Rich Thorburn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorburn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McCoy takes one to the side of the head.
Thorburn jabs McCoy right on the nose. McCoy blinks but takes it well.
McCoy walks into a straight right hand from Thorburn.
A punch lands to the side of McCoy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thorburn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorburn with a hook.
Thorburn jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorburn lands with a good body shot.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thorburn lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorburn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thorburn lands the left hand.
Thorburn scores with a body shot.
Thorburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bret McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rich Thorburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorburn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCoy has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Thorburn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorburn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Rich Thorburn!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rich Thorburn!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Rich Thorburn!

Rich Thorburn wins by unanimous decision!