PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Legacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Legacy
vs
McCoy

195 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Legacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conrad McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legacy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick.
McCoy fails to land the takedown.
Legacy tries to counter by clinching up but McCoy breaks away and moves out of range.
McCoy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legacy avoids it really well and circles away.
Legacy throws a big counter combination but McCoy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Legacy fails with the takedown.
Hunter Legacy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legacy stalling in the clinch.
Legacy blocks a body shot from McCoy.

McCoy manages to pull guard.
McCoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCoy is looking for a triangle but Legacy pushes his legs off easily.
McCoy trying to control the position.
Legacy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Legacy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Legacy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two 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.
McCoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Legacy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legacy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
McCoy wants to sweep but no luck.
Legacy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legacy throws a right hand that McCoy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCoy also avoids with ease.
McCoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCoy takes the fight into the clinch.
McCoy has had enough of the clinch but Legacy keeps him there for the moment.

Legacy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Legacy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Legacy lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCoy will feel that in the morning.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Legacy fails with a takedown attempt.
McCoy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legacy defends well and McCoy ends up having to push Legacy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hunter Legacy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy.
Legacy throws a head kick but McCoy moves out of range.

McCoy moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants a takedown but no success here.
McCoy looks winded!

Legacy pulls guard successfully.
McCoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Legacy is retaining full guard.
McCoy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Legacy is proving hard to escape from.
McCoy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCoy trying to control but Legacy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Legacy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Legacy throws a sloppy head kick and McCoy moves out of range easily.

Legacy moves into range and clinches up with McCoy.
McCoy letting Legacy take a breather here.
McCoy is looking for a takedown.
Legacy jumps guard but McCoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Legacy pulls McCoy into guard.
McCoy won't allow Legacy to sweep him here.

Legacy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Legacy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legacy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Legacy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

McCoy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Legacy dives on top into guard.

Legacy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Legacy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two 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.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Legacy from controlling successfully.
McCoy wants to stand up but Legacy is controlling him.

McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legacy looks to land a combination but McCoy avoids it well.
McCoy shoots in but no luck this time.
As McCoy looks to move away, Legacy throws a big counter combo but McCoy just gets out of the way.
McCoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legacy tries to avoid it but McCoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legacy to the ground. Legacy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunter Legacy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad McCoy.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
McCoy tries to clinch but Legacy moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legacy shoots for a takedown but McCoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

McCoy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legacy drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Legacy.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Legacy misses with a hook.
McCoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legacy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legacy misses the shot to the body.
McCoy wants to counter with a clinch but Legacy pushes him away.
Nice takedown defense from Legacy. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Legacy there.
Legacy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCoy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legacy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Legacy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCoy has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Legacy.
McCoy goes for a double leg but Legacy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legacy continues to drive forward.
Legacy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy blocks a head kick by Legacy.
Hunter Legacy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legacy throws a head kick that misses.
McCoy is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legacy stuffs the takedown attempt from McCoy. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Legacy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Legacy or perhaps it was just good defense by McCoy, which made it look bad.
McCoy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legacy is defended easily by McCoy.
McCoy wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legacy tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Legacy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Legacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Legacy. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legacy throws a lazy head kick
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legacy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCoy.

McCoy rushes Legacy and presses him up against the cage.

Legacy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legacy pinned against the cage. Legacy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legacy closes the distance and clinches up with McCoy, looking for a takedown. Legacy pushes McCoy against the cage but McCoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCoy moves out of range of the body kick from Legacy.

Legacy gets tackled into the cage by McCoy. McCoy maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legacy avoids it.

Legacy breaks from the clinch.
Legacy tries to clinch up.
McCoy dives in and grabs Legacy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legacy pushes down on McCoy's head and hops out.
McCoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legacy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCoy shoots in for a double leg but Legacy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Legacy rushes McCoy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Legacy manages to break the clinch.
Hunter Legacy is winning the standup battle so far.
Legacy is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCoy is looking for the big counter here.
McCoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Legacy tries to sprawl out of it but McCoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legacy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Legacy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legacy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoy as he jumps to the side.
Legacy slaps away a takedown attempt from McCoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legacy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legacy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCoy connects with a jab.

McCoy pushes Legacy up against the cage in a clinch.

McCoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legacy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCoy circles away quickly and effectively.
McCoy misses with a takedown attempt - Legacy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Legacy misses its target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legacy tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
McCoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legacy.
Legacy stuffs the takedown.
Legacy throws a nice head kick!
Legacy slaps away a takedown attempt from McCoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Legacy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Legacy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legacy throws a body shot but no joy.
Conrad McCoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Legacy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from McCoy does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hunter Legacy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Legacy, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Legacy!
Hunter Legacy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.