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742 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Mcgillicutty is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Mcgillicutty's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) 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!
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mcgillicutty seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgillicutty, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mcgillicutty there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (8) Gracie
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.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie gets his hands free as Mcgillicutty looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie controls the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Mcgillicutty tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Mcgillicutty from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Mcgillicutty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
What can Mcgillicutty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie not allowing Mcgillicutty to control his hands.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is trying to break free.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Mcgillicutty tries to buck him off.
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Mcgillicutty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
Gracie gets his hands free as Mcgillicutty looks to control.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Mcgillicutty right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Mcgillicutty staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is really stuck here.
Mcgillicutty looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie controls the position.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Mcgillicutty rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Mcgillicutty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Mcgillicutty is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is holding on to half guard well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 8 to 0.
Kron Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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