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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Johnson and Renato Cardoso. Cardoso comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Samba de Janeiro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Luke Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Renato Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Cardoso.
Johnson wants the takedown. Cardoso is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardoso's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Cardoso
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.
Cardoso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardoso keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson won't allow Cardoso to sweep him here.
Cardoso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Cardoso
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Cardoso tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cardoso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cardoso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardoso trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cardoso defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Cardoso passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cardoso is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Cardoso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) Cardoso
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cardoso wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
Cardoso looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (5) Cardoso
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cardoso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Cardoso is working away.
Johnson is pressing down on Cardoso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cardoso is holding on for now.
Cardoso is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cardoso looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Cardoso is defending well.
Cardoso is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Cardoso is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardoso is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Cardoso is defending the position.
Johnson moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (7) vs (5) Cardoso
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cardoso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cardoso is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cardoso trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.
Cardoso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Cardoso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Johnson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cardoso's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cardoso is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Luke Johnson!
A very excited looking Luke Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fincent LeBlond and Mega Funkyama. LeBlond comes to the cage accompanied by Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Funkyama has chosen Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine as his entrance music. Fincent LeBlond had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Fincent LeBlond! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Funkyama drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LeBlond (0) vs (2) Funkyama
LeBlond trying to keep a closed guard but Funkyama is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkyama stopping the sweep attempt from LeBlond.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
LeBlond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeBlond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeBlond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Funkyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LeBlond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlond keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlond trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling from the top position.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but LeBlond is keeping the position.
Funkyama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Funkyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LeBlond is keeping the position for now.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond looking for a guillotine here but Funkyama defends easily.
Funkyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Funkyama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Funkyama 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.
LeBlond wants to get back to full guard.
Funkyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Funkyama works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (5) Funkyama
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from LeBlond to control.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
LeBlond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funkyama looking to control but LeBlond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
LeBlond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
Funkyama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Funkyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
More stalling from Funkyama.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Funkyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeBlond is looking to escape.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
LeBlond sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LeBlond looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Funkyama 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Funkyama is pressing down on LeBlond's thigh, looking to free his foot. LeBlond is holding on for now.
LeBlond tries to get to full guard but Funkyama has control of the leg.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but LeBlond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
LeBlond is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but LeBlond defending well.
Funkyama is thwarting LeBlond's attempts to control the position.
Funkyama content to control rather than advance.
LeBlond tries to roll over but Funkyama keeps him under control.
Funkyama has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: LeBlond (0) vs (8) Funkyama
Funkyama trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
LeBlond tries to reverse the position but Funkyama maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Funkyama with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
LeBlond wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama controlling from the full mount.
Funkyama prevents LeBlond from getting the reversal.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Funkyama might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
LeBlond is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
LeBlond tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
LeBlond is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
LeBlond is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
LeBlond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Funkyama avoids the attempt from LeBlond to control.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Funkyama.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeBlond tries to lock up and control but Funkyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama trying to control but LeBlond is having none of it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is wriggling around trying to escape.
LeBlond wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
Funkyama is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Funkyama the control monster continue. Boring.
LeBlond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying to escape the mount.
Funkyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
LeBlond is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond is trying desperately to improve position.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Mega Funkyama 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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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Illias Illiadis and Joey Nix. Nix has chosen Gorilla Militia by Bliss n Eso as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Illias Illiadis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Joey Nix!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nix moves into the clinch.
Nix prevents a takedown attempt there.
Illiadis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Illiadis tightens his grip and picks Nix up, before dumping him to the ground. Nix manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Illiadis (2) vs (0) Nix
Our spies down at at LOD: Contenders inform us that Nix has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Illiadis stays in close to Nix's body and controls the position.
Nix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Illiadis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nix controls Illiadis momentarily but Illiadis frees himself.
Nix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Illiadis defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Nix keeps moving.
Illiadis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nix is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Illiadis looking to sit in guard and control but Nix gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illiadis (2) vs (2) Nix
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis pulls Nix in close to prevent any damage.
Nix trying to control the position from guard on top but Illiadis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Illiadis 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.
Illiadis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nix wants to control from the top but Illiadis keeps moving.
Illiadis is looking to sweep but instead, Nix has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Illiadis keeps working.
Nix prevents Illiadis from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Illiadis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nix is keen to just control but Illiadis is a slippery customer.
Illiadis is trying to control but Nix manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Illiadis (2) vs (5) Nix
Nix trying to control but Illiadis is having none of it.
Nix working for a submission but Illiadis is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illiadis (4) vs (5) Nix
Illiadis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Illiadis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nix's guard.
Nix is trying is best to control the position here.
Nix trying to control but Illiadis postures up.
Illiadis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Illiadis.
Illiadis trying to control from half guard but Nix is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nix wants to get back to full guard.
Illiadis 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.
Nix is staying active underneath Illiadis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nix wants to improve his position but Illiadis is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nix looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Illiadis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nix is just riding it out for now. Illiadis eventually gives up the hold.
Illiadis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nix wants to improve his position but Illiadis is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Illiadis (7) vs (5) Nix
Illiadis looking to control but Nix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nix wants to control but Illiadis is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nix is desperately trying to improve his position but Illiadis has a good base and remains in mount.
Nix wants to hold on but Illiadis pushes him away.
Illiadis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nix is looking to escape.
Nix tries to hold on but Illiadis pushes him away.
Illiadis is looking to work his way around to Nix's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Illiadis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nix prevents Illiadis from taking his back.
Illiadis looking to control but Nix is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Illiadis moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Illiadis (10) vs (5) Nix
Illiadis is trying to control but Nix is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Nix holds on to Illiadis around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Nix wants to hold on but Illiadis pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nix has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nix tries to hold on but Illiadis postures up.
Nix tries to reverse the position but Illiadis maintains control.
Nix tries to hold on but Illiadis postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis fails to advance to Nix's back.
Illiadis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Illiadis fails to advance to Nix's back.
Nix is looking to improve his position but Illiadis isn't that keen on the idea.
Illiadis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nix is looking to escape.
Nix is trying to escape the mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis tries to push Nix's head away but Nix is holding on tight.
Illiadis takes Nix's back. Score +3 for taking back: Illiadis (13) vs (5) Nix
Illiadis looking to break Nix's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nix remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Illiadis will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nix is in bad spot here.
Illiadis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nix defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nix tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nix is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Nix defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Illiadis keeps control of the position as Nix tries to break free.
Nix manages to reverse the position and now he's in Illiadis's guard. Nice work there by Nix.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illiadis (13) vs (7) Nix
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nix slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Illiadis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nix wants to control from the top but Illiadis keeps moving.
Nix has gone for a leg lock! Illiadis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nix's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Illiadis (15) vs (7) Nix
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Illiadis 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illiadis takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Illias Illiadis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and Conor McDonald. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by GAMBLER. McDonald has chosen Hamburger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Conor McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fuujin is trying to keep an underhook but McDonald manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fuujin (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fuujin is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuujin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuujin's coaches at Convicted Fight Club 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Fuujin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
McDonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fuujin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDonald has Fuujin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (2) vs (2) McDonald
Fuujin advances to half guard.
Fuujin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into half guard.
Fuujin is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuujin to get the leverage.
McDonald trying to hold on to Fuujin's head to control him but Fuujin postures up.
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
McDonald tries to roll over but Fuujin keeps him under control.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Fuujin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuujin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Fuujin sits in half guard.
Fuujin content to control rather than advance.
McDonald wants to control but Fuujin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fuujin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Fuujin eventually gives up the hold.
Fuujin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Fuujin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald controls Fuujin momentarily but Fuujin frees himself.
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fuujin has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Fuujin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (5) vs (2) McDonald
Fuujin happy to just control the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stops Fuujin from passing to mount.
McDonald is trying to work for a sweep but Fuujin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fuujin (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fuujin controlling his opponent.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Fuujin isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald stops Fuujin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
Fuujin trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald tries to hold on but Fuujin postures up.
Fuujin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fuujin (10) vs (2) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
Fuujin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Fuujin won't let him.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald is really stuck here.
Fuujin struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fuujin keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald breaks Fuujin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (10) vs (4) McDonald
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Fuujin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (12) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuujin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fuujin (12) vs (6) McDonald
Fuujin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pushes down on Fuujin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (12) vs (9) McDonald
McDonald looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuujin is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald is looking to work his way around to Fuujin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fuujin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (12) vs (12) McDonald
Fuujin can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McDonald trying to control the action but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries for a kimura but Fuujin is defending well.
Fuujin sneaks back into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Fuujin is defending well.
Fuujin is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fuujin avoid being mounted?
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuujin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuujin is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Fuujin defends it.
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Fuujin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald prevents Fuujin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and McDonald gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
McDonald wins on points by 13 to 12.
Conor McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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