PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincezo DeMilio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry McCoy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCoy
vs
DeMilio

196 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

220 cm
22
216 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincezo DeMilio!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeMilio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCoy lands a nice looking kick to the body. DeMilio takes a step back to recover.
McCoy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McCoy duly obliges.
DeMilio shoots in looking for a takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl out of it but DeMilio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy dodges the punch combination from DeMilio.
DeMilio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but DeMilio persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

McCoy clinches up with DeMilio and pushes him back against the cage.
McCoy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McCoy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

McCoy breaks from the clinch.
DeMilio tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincezo DeMilio.

McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoy leaning against his opponent.

McCoy breaks the clinch.
DeMilio slips a jab and a cross from McCoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoy gets a clinch.
McCoy lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Vincezo DeMilio has been cut.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio looks gassed!
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually DeMilio drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
McCoy lands an elbow just above DeMilio 's eye.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCoy stops a takedown attempt from DeMilio.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but DeMilio is blocking nicely.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually DeMilio drops back down to his feet.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCoy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeMilio.
DeMilio wants a takedown but no success here.
DeMilio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but DeMilio is blocking nicely.
McCoy lands a nice uppercut.
DeMilio tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeMilio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeMilio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McCoy has DeMilio up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeMilio is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeMilio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McCoy pushes DeMilio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCoy lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCoy.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but DeMilio blocks with his arms.
McCoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMilio.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeMilio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCoy works on DeMilio's body with a couple of short punches.
McCoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeMilio wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMilio.
McCoy lands a nice uppercut.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeMilio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCoy is working DeMilio over against the cage.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into DeMilio's ribcage.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeMilio blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy looking to throw knees to the head but DeMilio is blocking nicely.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeMilio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeMilio is looking to break free of the clinch but McCoy has double underhooks.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeMilio's face.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy.
McCoy with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
DeMilio lands a nice uppercut.
DeMilio tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeMilio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeMilio jumps guard but McCoy stands there with DeMilio around his waist. DeMilio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into DeMilio's ribcage.
McCoy lands an elbow that stopped DeMilio in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCoy.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. DeMilio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio moves out of range of the body kick.

DeMilio tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by McCoy.
McCoy stops a takedown attempt from DeMilio.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeMilio tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeMilio throws a series of punches but McCoy avoids them all with ease.
McCoy throws a big shot that misses.
DeMilio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMilio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but DeMilio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincezo DeMilio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

DeMilio tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCoy throws a front kick that sends DeMilio stumbling back into the cage.

McCoy rushes DeMilio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy lands a knee to the body.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeMilio fails to pull guard.
Harry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincezo DeMilio.
McCoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCoy connects with a knee to the head.
McCoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the body.
McCoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for McCoy.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but DeMilio blocks it.
DeMilio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McCoy darts in and clinches DeMilio up against the cage.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCoy landing knees to the body.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeMilio's face.
McCoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeMilio can do to turn this around?
McCoy has DeMilio pushed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCoy prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCoy lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeMilio up against the cage.
DeMilio wants a takedown but no success here.
DeMilio takes a shot to the head.
DeMilio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McCoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McCoy lands a knee to the head.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy holds him up against the cage and eventually DeMilio drops back down to his feet.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
McCoy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. DeMilio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCoy tries to clinch but DeMilio moves out of range.
DeMilio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.

McCoy gets a clinch.
Harry McCoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from McCoy - that landed with a thud.
McCoy pushes DeMilio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeMilio fails to pull the fight into his guard.

McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A bone on bone clash there as DeMilio blocks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but DeMilio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DeMilio gets off balance looking for a body kick

and McCoy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

DeMilio jumps guard and drags McCoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy advances position into side control!

McCoy decides to take the fight back to the feet.

McCoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeMilio tries for a takedown. No joy.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCoy is working DeMilio over against the cage.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
McCoy stalling the fight.
DeMilio can't get the takedown.
McCoy gets through DeMilio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeMilio wants a takedown.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeMilio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCoy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McCoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCoy.

McCoy manages to break the clinch.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
McCoy scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio tries to pull guard but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy prevents DeMilio from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from McCoy.
A right hand to the body from McCoy.
DeMilio is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.

DeMilio pulls McCoy into guard.

DeMilio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DeMilio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

DeMilio had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McCoy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. DeMilio Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McCoy's back instead.
McCoy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
DeMilio is not going to allow McCoy to sit and survive in this position.

DeMilio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McCoy breaks DeMilio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio trying to control the position.
McCoy passes DeMilio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeMilio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCoy stops DeMilio from standing up.

DeMilio uses the cage to get back to his feet.
DeMilio misses with a takedown
and McCoy counters with a nice body kick.
McCoy wants to clinch up but DeMilio keeps it at a distance.
DeMilio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeMilio misses with a double jab

and McCoy counters by clinching up.
DeMilio looking for a takedown.
Come on McCoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

McCoy manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry McCoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincezo DeMilio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McCoy rushes DeMilio and presses him up against the cage.
McCoy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from McCoy.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
McCoy stalling against the cage.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DeMilio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
DeMilio fails to pull guard.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincezo DeMilio.

McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCoy is looking to clinch but DeMilio is avoiding it.
DeMilio misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a three punch combo that has DeMilio backing up. DeMilio nods at McCoy to acknowledge the strikes.

McCoy instigates a clinch.
McCoy scores with a knee to the head.
McCoy lands with a short shot to the head.
DeMilio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but DeMilio blocks it.
DeMilio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeMilio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeMilio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeMilio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoy clinches with his opponent.
DeMilio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCoy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McCoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeMilio blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMilio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
DeMilio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McCoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCoy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a knee to the head.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeMilio tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCoy.
DeMilio has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCoy leaning his opponent against the cage.
DeMilio tries to break the clinch but McCoy is controlling the position.
DeMilio goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.

DeMilio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCoy can't fight it off and eventually DeMilio manages to take the fight to the floor. McCoy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DeMilio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMilio wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
DeMilio advances to half guard.
DeMilio throwing shots but McCoy is blocking nicely.
DeMilio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is pressing down on DeMilio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeMilio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if DeMilio 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.
McCoy is trying to maintain the position but DeMilio is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeMilio is working for a kimura but McCoy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCoy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCoy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute DeMilio jumps into side control!
McCoy is looking to reverse the position.
McCoy wants to control but DeMilio postures up.
McCoy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
DeMilio creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on DeMilio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McCoy wants to control but DeMilio is keeping busy.
McCoy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
DeMilio trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.

DeMilio is working for a submission of some sort.
McCoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vincezo DeMilio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMilio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry McCoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McCoy!