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Pitbull XIII PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcgillicutty to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Gracie
Mcgillicutty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mcgillicutty. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) Gracie
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mcgillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Mcgillicutty's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgillicutty gets back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgillicutty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Mcgillicutty up and slammed him! Mcgillicutty can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (8) Gracie
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (8) Gracie
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie controlling the position well.
Mcgillicutty has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Mcgillicutty steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mcgillicutty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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