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CFC CG 40 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 43 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mcgillicutty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcgillicutty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgillicutty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mcgillicutty in the domination position with Brown hanging on.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Mcgillicutty tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Mcgillicutty wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Mcgillicutty defends it.
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mcgillicutty knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty gets back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown 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.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcgillicutty is keeping the position for now.
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown 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.
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcgillicutty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Mcgillicutty's legs - danger averted.
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Brown 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcgillicutty is retaining full guard.
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown stays in close to Mcgillicutty's body and controls the position.
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgillicutty looks winded!
Mcgillicutty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown passes Mcgillicutty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Brown moves into full mount! Mcgillicutty won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Brown is looking to work his way around to Mcgillicutty's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Brown 's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty is working to get back to half guard.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Mcgillicutty won't allow it.
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mcgillicutty is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brown rolls with it to try and escape but Mcgillicutty cranks on the arm and Brown is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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