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Event:
KAMIKAZE 69: My Battle
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Gendozo throws a one two combo.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gendozo quickly recovers to half guard.
McDonald prevents Gendozo from improving his position.#SUB#
Gendozo looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald passes to full mount!
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
Gendozo is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mauricio Gendozo has been cut.#T1#
McDonald raining down shots from the mount!
Gendozo wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Gendozo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDonald prevents Gendozo from getting the reversal.
McDonald trying to control but Gendozo is having none of it.
Gendozo tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.#T2#
Gendozo is trying to escape the mount.
Gendozo tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Gendozo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McDonald trying to control but Gendozo is having none of it.
McDonald landing punches.
Gendozo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3##SU2#
McDonald decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gendozo avoids it really well and circles away.
Gendozo throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
Gendozo tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Gendozo.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gendozo circles away quickly and effectively.
Gendozo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald defends well and Gendozo ends up having to push McDonald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald looks winded!
Jab from Gendozo.#T4#
Gendozo is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gendozo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gendozo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Gendozo blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Gendozo with a jab.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Gendozo shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald throws a big counter head kick but Gendozo avoids it with no problem.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mauricio Gendozo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McDonald.
Gendozo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Gendozo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
Mauricio Gendozo's cut is getting worse.
Nice jab there from Gendozo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Gendozo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gendozo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Gendozo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gendozo avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mauricio Gendozo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Gendozo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
McDonald kicks off Gendozo and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gendozo throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Gendozo closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
Gendozo tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Gendozo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Gendozo scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Gendozo misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Gendozo, which made it look bad.
McDonald is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gendozo moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald lands a jab to the head.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Gendozo.
A little feinted left hand from Gendozo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gendozo cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gendozo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Gendozo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gendozo lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gendozo throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Gendozo gets a double leg takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Gendozo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Gendozo cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
Gendozo connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gendozo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gendozo trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Gendozo gets to his feet. McDonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed right hand from Gendozo misses the target.
A big right from Gendozo misses.
A left lands for McDonald.#TD#
Gendozo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
McDonald pushes Gendozo off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gendozo.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald throws a head kick but Gendozo moves out of range.
Gendozo lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Gendozo scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gendozo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald slips a jab from Gendozo.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gendozo dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!#T4#
Gendozo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Gendozo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gendozo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gendozo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Gendozo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Gendozo avoids them all with ease.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gendozo sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gendozo.
Despite the aggression on McDonald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Gendozo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Gendozo. That snapped McDonald's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Gendozo.
McDonald steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gendozo.
Gendozo throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Gendozo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gendozo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Gendozo's cut.
That's time! Gendozo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gendozo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gendozo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
McDonald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gendozo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gendozo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gendozo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gendozo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gendozo shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Gendozo misses.
Gendozo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Gendozo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gendozo under the eye.
McDonald scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Gendozo.
A big right from Gendozo misses.
Gendozo takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gendozo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
And McDonald tries to counter it with a takedown but Gendozo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Gendozo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
McDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gendozo looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
McDonald prevents Gendozo from standing back up.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
Gendozo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
McDonald breaks from Gendozo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Gendozo is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
Gendozo is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Gendozo is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald scoring with strikes but Gendozo is staying in there.
Gendozo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by McDonald.
McDonald is landing with some decent strikes but Gendozo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank McDonald!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank McDonald (ranked 22873 p4p, 250 weight class) and Tony Lenny (ranked 8747 p4p, 221 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by You are My Heart, You are My Soul. Lenny has chosen Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frank McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony Lenny!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lenny clinches.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lenny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lenny tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
Lenny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McDonald is defending well.
Lenny 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) Lenny
Lenny is cranking McDonald's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for McDonald! He's tightened the choke and McDonald is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Lenny! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
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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Event:
KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Bowen.#CUT#
It looks like Frank McDonald has been cut.
Bowen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Bowen throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowen.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Bowen.#TD#
Bowen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bowen throws a big elbow that misses.
Bowen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowen is looking to work some ground and pound but McDonald has wrist control.
Bowen working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Bowen chips away with some ground and pound.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Bowen finish him?
Bowen gets to his feet and stands over McDonald, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McDonald felt that one! Bowen unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McDonald from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 8: Future Is Now
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szymuszowski sprawls well. Szymuszowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Szymuszowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Szymuszowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Szymuszowski sees coming a mile off.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Szymuszowski.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Szymuszowski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Szymuszowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Bartlomiej Szymuszowski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymuszowski connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Szymuszowski avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Szymuszowski looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
Szymuszowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonald avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Szymuszowski gets a clinch. #BC#
Szymuszowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szymuszowski fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Szymuszowski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2##CL#
Szymuszowski clinches up against the cage.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Szymuszowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Szymuszowski is pressed up against the cage. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Szymuszowski down to the mat. Szymuszowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Szymuszowski dives in for a single leg takedown but McDonald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Szymuszowski walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szymuszowski looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Szymuszowski shoots in.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szymuszowski manages to avoid it.
McDonald looks winded!#T3##TD2#
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Szymuszowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald blocks the strikes from Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski trying to control but McDonald postures up.
Szymuszowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Szymuszowski gets back to full guard.
Szymuszowski wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McDonald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald lands a couple of elbows.
Szymuszowski trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Szymuszowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bartlomiej Szymuszowski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szymuszowski is defended easily by McDonald.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Szymuszowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szymuszowski is defended easily by McDonald.#TD2#
Szymuszowski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald passes into half guard. #T1#
Szymuszowski wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McDonald has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald raining down shots from the mount!
McDonald landing strikes from the mount and Szymuszowski is in trouble!
Szymuszowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
McDonald controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Szymuszowski has left one of his arms exposed and McDonald doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Szymuszowski screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank McDonald!
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