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Pitbull XV 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCoy has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCoy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCoy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCoy! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCoy (4) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
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.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to remain calm as McCoy controls from the top position.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but McCoy postures up.
McCoy wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McCoy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCoy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (4) vs (4) Brown
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (6) vs (4) Brown
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but McCoy is proving a slippery customer.
McCoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCoy has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCoy stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCoy defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy is working hard here to advance position.
Brown looking to control.
Brown wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
Brown keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCoy stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
McCoy controlling from the top position.
McCoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCoy pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy slips nicely into half guard.
Brown trying to hold on to McCoy's head to control him but McCoy postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCoy in particular looking to stall.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
McCoy works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (9) vs (4) Brown
McCoy content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCoy controlling the pace for now.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown regains half guard.
McCoy controlling the action here.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if McCoy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but McCoy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (12) vs (4) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is not content to let McCoy control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Gillechriosd McCoy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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