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Pitbull XLV 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 23 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Tobias Bergman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCoy has managed to clinch.
Bergman tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCoy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bergman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCoy to the mat. McCoy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (0) vs (2) Bergman
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.
Bergman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCoy's guard.
McCoy's coaches at League of Shadows MMA 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
Bergman tries to pass to full mount but McCoy defends it.
McCoy trying to control but Bergman postures up.
McCoy is not content to let Bergman control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy wants to improve his position but Bergman is controlling well.
Bergman wants to take a breather but McCoy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bergman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCoy sees it coming and defends easily.
Bergman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCoy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bergman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergman trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bergman is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
Bergman seems to be working for a kimura but McCoy defends the submission attempt.
Bergman is working for a kimura but McCoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Bergman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCoy defends it well.
Bergman is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bergman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bergman trying to control from McCoy's half guard. McCoy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bergman wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McCoy has his hands on Bergman's head, controlling the position.
McCoy keeping full guard, as Bergman tries to pass.
McCoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (2) Bergman
Bergman actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bergman wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Bergman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy trying to mount his opponent but Bergman defends it.
McCoy is controlling the pace.
Bergman trying to control but McCoy postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bergman gets back to full guard.
Bergman looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCoy has picked Bergman up and slammed him! Bergman can't keep hold of the triangle and McCoy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Bergman
Bergman is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy taking a breather here.
McCoy wants to control but Bergman is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy working away.
McCoy slows the pace down.
Bergman is looking for a sweep.
Bergman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bergman trying to control but McCoy postures up.
Bergman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bergman wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bergman looking for submissions off his back.
Bergman is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bergman is trying to control but McCoy manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (2) Bergman
Bergman is looking to improve his position but McCoy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bergman tries to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCoy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bergman is looking to escape.
Bergman is wriggling around trying to escape.
McCoy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bergman is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (11) vs (2) Bergman
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCoy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McCoy is not going to allow Bergman to sit and survive in this position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bergman rolls, trying to escape but McCoy keeps control of the position.
McCoy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McCoy doesn't have the hooks in and Bergman manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (11) vs (4) Bergman
Bergman wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
Bergman pushing down on McCoy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bergman is looking to pass McCoy's guard but actually McCoy recovers to full guard.
Bergman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bergman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
Bergman keeps trying to improve his position.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Bergman from controlling successfully.
Bergman passes McCoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bergman seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is pressing down on McCoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCoy is holding on for now.
McCoy is refusing to be controlled, as Bergman sits in half guard.
Bergman is pressing down on McCoy's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCoy is holding on for now.
Bergman wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bergman is working for a kimura but McCoy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCoy is refusing to be controlled, as Bergman sits in half guard.
Bergman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bergman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bergman pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bergman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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