PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into the arena with Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. McCoy has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Price
vs
McCoy

183 cm
19
210 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

187 cm
19
210 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy works Price's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCoy.

Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCoy can't break the clinch.
McCoy is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.

Price has clasped his hands together around McCoy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Price controls the position.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Price wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Price prevents McCoy from improving his position.
Price controlling the action here.

Price postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McCoy to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCoy tries to clinch up

and Price counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCoy won't be happy with that.
Price in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Price's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Price's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Price trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
Price controlling the action here.

Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCoy is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McCoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Price closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCoy did well to prevent Price getting side control.
McCoy is trying to control but can't.
Price is looking to advance position but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Price is trying to control. McCoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McCoy!

Price goes for an armbar but McCoy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McCoy.
Price knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCoy on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Price is on top in guard.
Price wanted to stand there but McCoy had control of the position.

Price gets to his feet - McCoy follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy shoots in but no luck this time.
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McCoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nathaniel Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin McCoy.

Price darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price works his way into full mount!
Price landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price content just to control the position here.
Price trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Price is trying to take his opponent's back.
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nathaniel Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price dominated that second 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.

Price throws a lazy body kick
and McCoy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Price manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCoy on his heels. He'll look to pass McCoy's guard now, I'm sure.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCoy lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathaniel Price just wasn't active enough.
Price leaves McCoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Price fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCoy to the ground. Price is now in McCoy's guard.
McCoy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Price controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCoy trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
Price slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathaniel Price just wasn't active enough.
Price looks for the body kick but McCoy saw that one coming.

Price shoots in and bounces McCoy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.
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!
McCoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nathaniel Price.

Price closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Price keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCoy's legs.
McCoy tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price controlling from side mount.
Price landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Price working the body and head with strikes.

Price is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McCoy tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for McCoy with that takedown attempt.
Nathaniel Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?

McCoy tries to sprawl but Price drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
Price thows a huge punch but McCoy dodges it nicely.

Price decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Price drives through with a takedown into McCoy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCoy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Price.
McCoy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCoy trying to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Nathaniel Price wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Price closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Price wants to stand up but McCoy manages to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to stand up but Price is controlling him.
McCoy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Price stands and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
Price trying to control the position but McCoy is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price controlling the position from side mount.
McCoy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Price is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Price content just to control the position here.
McCoy gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to get back to his feet.
Price trying to control the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCoy is trying to maintain the position but Price is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathaniel Price had his way with Austin McCoy in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McCoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Price tries to avoid it but McCoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Price to the ground. Price escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Price fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McCoy to the ground. Price is now in McCoy's guard.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.

McCoy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McCoy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Price counters with a three punch combo that has McCoy backing up. McCoy nods at Price to acknowledge the strikes.

Price gets a double leg takedown into McCoy's guard.
McCoy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McCoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.
Price has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price wants to stand up but McCoy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Price missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCoy is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?
Price seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McCoy is looking to control Price's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?

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

Price moves into range and clinches up with McCoy.
McCoy swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Price works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

McCoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Price controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to stand but McCoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Price looking to pass the guard.
Price trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.

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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Nathaniel Price has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Price gets the takedown into side control.

Price stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCoy is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Price gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathaniel Price showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Price has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathaniel Price!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nathaniel Price thanked Nature's Edge Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).