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Pitbull XII 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Hoodoo Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gracy Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Jr. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jr defends well and Brown ends up having to push Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jr! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Jr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Jr
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jr's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (4) Jr
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Jr is retaining full guard.
Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is working for a kimura but Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Jr told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown prevents Jr from improving his position.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Jr defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jr is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown is trying for a kimura here. Jr looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoodoo Brown!
A very excited looking Hoodoo Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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