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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Gracie
Mcgillicutty looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Mcgillicutty is trying to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (5) 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 thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgillicutty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcgillicutty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcgillicutty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie controlling from the back.
Mcgillicutty wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgillicutty manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (9) 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 (4) vs (11) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgillicutty working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie staying calm.
Mcgillicutty tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is staying tight to Mcgillicutty's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working.
Mcgillicutty gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mcgillicutty looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (17) Gracie
Mcgillicutty is breathing heavily.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcgillicutty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (20) Gracie
Gracie biding his time, controlling Mcgillicutty.
That's ten 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 controlling the position well here. Mcgillicutty rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mcgillicutty tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Mcgillicutty buck him off.
Gracie has the hooks in. Mcgillicutty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mcgillicutty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gracie.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mcgillicutty rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mcgillicutty is in bad spot here.
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!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Good control from Gracie.
Mcgillicutty tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
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 fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty can't escape the position.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (20) Gracie
Mcgillicutty drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (24) Gracie
Gracie controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 24 to 6.
Kron Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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