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Pitbull XLVII 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 25 wins and 4 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCoy clinches.
McCoy can't get the takedown.
McCoy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farquharson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hamish Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.
McCoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Farquharson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gillechriosd McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy is looking for a takedown.
McCoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy has Farquharson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Farquharson tumbling to the mat - McCoy dives into Farquharson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Farquharson
McCoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson pulls McCoy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farquharson is looking to sweep but instead, McCoy has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson is doing well to control the position and prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
Farquharson tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy not doing much here.
McCoy prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
Farquharson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCoy is working away from the top position though.
Farquharson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Farquharson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is controlling McCoy's posture.
Farquharson is continuing to stall.
Farquharson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McCoy has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson tries to improve position but can't.
Farquharson struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to bench press McCoy off him but McCoy keeps the position.
Farquharson keeps trying to improve his position.
Farquharson is trying to control McCoy's posture but McCoy avoids it.
Farquharson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Farquharson tries to improve position but can't.
Farquharson is not content to let McCoy control the position.
Farquharson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCoy trying to control the action but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is looking to control McCoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Farquharson controlling the position for now.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farquharson is controlling McCoy's trapped leg to prevent McCoy from advancing to side control.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farquharson is concentrating on defense, preventing McCoy from advancing position.
Farquharson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farquharson.
Farquharson managing to control the position.
McCoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farquharson seems keen to control McCoy's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Let's hope that Farquharson 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.
Farquharson looking to control.
Farquharson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (5) vs (2) Farquharson
Farquharson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (5) Farquharson
McCoy tries to buck Farquharson off but Farquharson is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
Farquharson trying to control the position but McCoy is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Farquharson controlling from side mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson tries to move to mount but McCoy blocks the move with his legs.
Farquharson trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farquharson's best efforts.
Farquharson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCoy is looking to control Farquharson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is not content to let Farquharson control the position.
Farquharson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Farquharson prevents McCoy from improving his position.
Farquharson trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCoy has a hand on Farquharson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farquharson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (8) Farquharson
McCoy can't escape the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Farquharson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Farquharson controlling his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McCoy holds on to Farquharson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farquharson controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Farquharson wins on points by 8 to 5.
Hamish Farquharson is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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