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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon McDonald and Casper Alvbris. Alvbris has chosen Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Casper Alvbris!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvbris has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvbris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Alvbris
McDonald needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
McDonald showing good submission defense here.
McDonald's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Alvbris's hands.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald breaks Alvbris's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Alvbris
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pushes down on Alvbris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on Alvbris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvbris. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (4) Alvbris
Alvbris is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Alvbris from getting the reversal.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvbris is holding on tight.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvbris tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Alvbris is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
Alvbris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Alvbris to control.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvbris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
McDonald forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (8) vs (4) Alvbris
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting Alvbris buck him off.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been informed that Alvbris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms.
What can Alvbris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alvbris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
McDonald continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alvbris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris tries to escape the position.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Alvbris right now.
McDonald working for a choke but Alvbris is defending well.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McDonald.
You can see the frustration on Alvbris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald controls the position.
Alvbris wants to escape the position.
What can Alvbris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alvbris rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alvbris's body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Alvbris.
More hug and hope from McDonald.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alvbris tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDonald.
McDonald continues to hold on tight.
Alvbris trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Alvbris from escaping the position.
McDonald 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.
Alvbris is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alvbris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Alvbris.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (6) Alvbris
Alvbris wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is controlling Alvbris's posture.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (10) vs (6) Alvbris
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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