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TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi (ranked 6392 p4p, 646 weight class) and Jack Zack (ranked 22193 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira Wakabayashi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence. Zack has chosen PnB Rock - Selfish as his entrance music. Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jack Zack!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira Wakabayashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akira Wakabayashi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (0) Zack
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.
Akira Wakabayashi seems to be working for a kimura but Zack defends the submission attempt.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zack keeps working.
Zack moves into full guard.
Zack keeping moving, preventing Akira Wakabayashi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira Wakabayashi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zack! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akira Wakabayashi (2) vs (4) Zack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira Wakabayashi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zack's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zack 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.
Akira Wakabayashi wants to get back to full guard.
Zack wants to control but Akira Wakabayashi is keeping him busy.
Zack wants to work for an arm triangle but Akira Wakabayashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zack is looking to advance position but Akira Wakabayashi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira Wakabayashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akira Wakabayashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zack has managed to get both his arms back between Akira Wakabayashi's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akira Wakabayashi is looking for a triangle but Zack pushes his legs off easily.
Akira Wakabayashi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zack is defending well. Akira Wakabayashi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zack has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Akira Wakabayashi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuuho Akira Wakabayashi! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Germogen Grigory (ranked 7947 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashim Mehadah (ranked 5171 p4p, 535 weight class). Mehadah comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandu Ciorba - Dalibomba kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Germogen Grigory! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hashim Mehadah!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grigory rushes Mehadah and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mehadah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grigory pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hashim Mehadah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigory forces Mehadah back against the cage and clinches.
Mehadah wants a takedown.
Grigory manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Grigory looking to control.
Mehadah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mehadah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehadah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mehadah drops back looking for a leg! Grigory is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grigory manages to kick Mehadah off! Mehadah jumps back into Grigory's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehadah content to stall in guard here.
Mehadah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grigory has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mehadah has managed to get both his arms back between Grigory's legs - danger averted.
Mehadah thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mehadah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehadah wants to control from the top but Grigory keeps moving.
Mehadah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mehadah trying to control but Grigory is working from the bottom.
Grigory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mehadah on the ground.
Grigory looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mehadah is one step ahead there.
Mehadah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehadah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mehadah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mehadah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been informed that Mehadah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Grigory trying to control the position.
Grigory pulls Mehadah in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehadah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mehadah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigory keeping moving, preventing Mehadah from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehadah drops back looking for a leg! Grigory is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grigory manages to kick Mehadah off! Mehadah jumps back into Grigory's guard.
Grigory is trying to control the position but Mehadah postures up.
Mehadah wants to control from the top but Grigory keeps moving.
Mehadah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grigory bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mehadah's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grigory (2) vs (0) Mehadah
Grigory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grigory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mehadah looking for a guillotine here but Grigory defends easily.
Mehadah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grigory controls the pace.
Mehadah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grigory defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mehadah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grigory defends well.
Mehadah working for a triangle but Grigory defends it easily.
Grigory will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mehadah throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grigory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mehadah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grigory has managed to get both his arms back between Mehadah's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grigory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mehadah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grigory has managed to get both his arms back between Mehadah's legs - danger averted.
Mehadah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mehadah keeping moving, preventing Grigory from controlling successfully.
Mehadah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grigory passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grigory (5) vs (0) Mehadah
Mehadah is looking to regain half guard here but Grigory keeps moving and retains side control.
Mehadah keeps trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grigory tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mehadah gets back to half guard.
Mehadah actively working from the bottom here.
Grigory looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Grigory wants to take a breather but Mehadah is having none of it.
Grigory sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mehadah actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mehadah is refusing to be controlled, as Grigory sits in half guard.
Mehadah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grigory uses his free foot to push down on Mehadah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mehadah. Score +3 for passing guard: Grigory (8) vs (0) Mehadah
Mehadah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mehadah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mehadah slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Grigory not doing much here.
Mehadah moves into full guard.
Grigory stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mehadah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grigory got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mehadah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grigory has managed to get both his arms back between Mehadah's legs - danger averted.
Mehadah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grigory defends it easily.
Grigory's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mehadah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grigory defends it easily.
Mehadah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grigory controls the pace.
Mehadah looking for a triangle here. Grigory is fighting it but it looks tight! Mehadah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Grigory is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hashim Mehadah! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rishi Darshan (ranked 6991 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Lenny (ranked 8701 p4p, 221 weight class). Lenny comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rishi Darshan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lenny tries to clinch but Darshan is having none of it.
Lenny is looking to clinch.
Darshan pushes Lenny up against the cage in a clinch.
Darshan prevents the takedown attempt.
Darshan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lenny is trying to drag Darshan to the mat but Darshan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rishi Darshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lenny.
Lenny prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lenny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darshan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darshan forces Lenny back against the cage and clinches.
Lenny wants a takedown but no success here.
Darshan gets control of Lenny's arms and successfully pulls guard. Darshan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lenny is stalling in the full guard.
Lenny is pushing down on Darshan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darshan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lenny has managed to sneak the leg through.
Darshan wants to control but Lenny is keeping busy.
Lenny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darshan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Darshan tries to get to full guard but Lenny has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lenny is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lenny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lenny is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lenny passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Darshan! Score +3 for passing guard: Darshan (0) vs (3) Lenny
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny looking for a guillotine from mount but Darshan is having none of it.
Lenny working for a submission but Darshan is keeping him at bay.
Darshan wants to control but Lenny is having none of it.
Lenny wants to finish this one by submission but Darshan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lenny.
Lenny content just to control the position here.
Lenny seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Darshan is holding on tight.
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.
Lenny has control of Darshan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Darshan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lenny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Darshan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Darshan shrugs it off.
Lenny working for a guillotine from mount but Darshan is in no mood to give up.
Lenny controlling the position easily from mount.
Lenny can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Darshan is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lenny fails to take his opponent's back.
Lenny with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Darshan regains half guard.
Darshan won't allow Lenny to pass to mount.
Lenny takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Darshan is refusing to be controlled, as Lenny sits in half guard.
Lenny controlling the action here.
Darshan is in trouble now - Lenny has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darshan (0) vs (6) Lenny
Lenny wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Darshan is squirming around, avoiding Lenny's attempts to control the action.
Darshan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lenny has control of Darshan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Darshan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Darshan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lenny has hold of Darshan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Darshan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lenny tries to control but Darshan wriggling away.
Darshan wants to control but Lenny is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lenny looking for a guillotine from mount but Darshan is having none of it.
Lenny wants to finish this one by submission but Darshan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lenny.
Lenny tries to control but Darshan wriggling away.
Lenny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Darshan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Darshan shrugs it off.
Darshan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lenny is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Darshan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Darshan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lenny anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Darshan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lenny slips an arm under Darshan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lenny has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lenny is squeezing on Darshan like an anaconda would it's prey. Darshan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Lenny! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maio Adaio (ranked 6947 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McDonald (ranked 22886 p4p, 246 weight class). McDonald has chosen You are My Heart, You are My Soul as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Maio Adaio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adaio clinches.
Adaio tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Adaio drops back down to his feet.
Adaio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adaio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maio Adaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adaio pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Adaio decides to pull guard.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaio seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adaio is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adaio is keeping the position for now.
Adaio trying to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Adaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adaio! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaio (0) vs (3) McDonald
Adaio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Adaio prevents McDonald from taking his back.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Adaio to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but Adaio is in no mood to give up.
McDonald trying to control but Adaio is having none of it.
Adaio working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Adaio is squirming around nicely.
Adaio tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adaio (0) vs (6) McDonald
Adaio tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Adaio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McDonald.
Adaio is breathing heavily.
Adaio trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adaio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald is hanging on to Adaio's back as he tries to escape.
Adaio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McDonald.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy.
McDonald patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to stick to Adaio's back but Adaio is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adaio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaio (2) vs (6) McDonald
Adaio pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Adaio keeps him under control.
Adaio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adaio.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Adaio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has his hands on Adaio's head, controlling the position.
Adaio wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adaio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adaio looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adaio is aware though and is defending well.
Adaio trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adaio is looking to pass into half guard but McDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonald is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaio (2) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald is pushing down on Adaio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adaio is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Adaio defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Adaio trying to control here.
Adaio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adaio.
Adaio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adaio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald passes Adaio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald trying to control the action but Adaio is working from the bottom.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adaio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adaio wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Adaio won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaio (2) vs (11) McDonald
Adaio working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald tries to control but Adaio wriggling away.
Adaio wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adaio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adaio tries to control McDonald's body but McDonald pushes him off. Adaio squirms to his side and now McDonald has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adaio (2) vs (14) McDonald
Adaio tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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