PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mohammad Ali has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ali
vs
McCoy

189 cm
21
250 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammad Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McCoy rushes Ali and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCoy lands a left hand.

McCoy has Ali 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 Ali tumbling to the mat - McCoy dives into Ali's guard.
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Ali is retaining full guard.
Ali wants to stand but McCoy is controlling the position.
McCoy passes into half guard.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ali won't allow McCoy to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ali is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Ali is breathing heavily.

McCoy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
Ali wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling the pace.

McCoy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

McCoy gets a takedown into half guard.
Ali makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ali.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ali looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McCoy has picked Ali up and slammed him! Ali can't keep hold of the triangle and McCoy manages to pass to side control!
Ali 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.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Ali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ali is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ali is trying to maintain the position but McCoy is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ali is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ali with a poor takedown
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt

and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McCoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry McCoy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ali misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by McCoy.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick.

Ali moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ali drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is looking to reverse the position.

McCoy throws Ali to one side and escapes!
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by McCoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McCoy gets the takedown into side control.
Ali manages to work his way to half guard, despite McCoy's best efforts.
Ali is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCoy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCoy's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali not allowing McCoy to control his hands.
McCoy staying busy and making it hard for Ali to control.
Ali biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ali landing with strikes.
Ali keeps control of the position as McCoy tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ali's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali keeps control of the position easily here as McCoy tries to buck him off.
Will Ali go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ali is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCoy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ali keeps control of the position as McCoy tries to break free.
McCoy covering up well under a series of strikes from Ali.
Ali trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mohammad Ali will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ali has his takedown stuffed
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali looks for a takedown but McCoy sprawls well.

McCoy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry McCoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ali has one foot on McCoy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a double jab

and McCoy counters by clinching up.
McCoy has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali taking a breather.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammad Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali is working for takedown but McCoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ali trying to land knees to the body.
Ali can't find room to land a body shot as McCoy controls the action.
McCoy prevents Ali from breaking the clinch.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

McCoy jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to stand but McCoy is controlling from the bottom.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
Ali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ali has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
Ali wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
McCoy is trying to control the position but Ali postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - McCoy circles away.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and McCoy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ali's guard.
Ali has control of McCoy's left arm, preventing McCoy from doing any damage.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard.
McCoy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry McCoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCoy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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