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Event:
IFC 54 Heavyweight vs Rasputin
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Vasquez just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasquez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Vasquez's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasquez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Vasquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.#CL2#
McDonald darts in and clinches Vasquez up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Vasquez.
#T1#
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Vasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McDonald defending well as Vasquez loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McDonald takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vasquez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDonald.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasquez finish him?
Vasquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasquez as he connects with a hook.
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!
Vasquez is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McDonald flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McDonald is out cold! Vasquez holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nando Vasquez!
A very excited looking Nando Vasquez 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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Event:
IFC MW 28 Island vs Thomas
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
McDonald tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Jackson misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Jackson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
McDonald is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Jackson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. #T2#
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.#SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
Jackson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
McDonald pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Jackson stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#T1##TD2#
McDonald tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Well, if Jackson 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.
McDonald is not content to let Jackson control the position.
McDonald is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McDonald has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Jackson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
#T3#
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Jackson. #BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Jackson tries to get set, McDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Jackson cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Randall Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Jackson misses.
As Jackson tries to get set, McDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
As Jackson tries to get set, McDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Jackson.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald avoiding damage.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
McDonald slips under a jab.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.#CL2#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randall Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McDonald is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
Randall Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T3#
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jack McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Jackson!
An out of breath Randall Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tristan Lancier (ranked 8652 p4p, 322 weight class) and Jack McDonald (ranked 4936 p4p, 220 weight class). McDonald has chosen Three Little Birds as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tristan Lancier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jack McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lancier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDonald on his heels. He'll look to pass McDonald's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lancier (2) vs (0) McDonald
Lancier wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Lancier trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald seems keen to control Lancier's posture.
Lancier trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald has his hands on Lancier's head, controlling the position.
Lancier trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancier preventing the sweep.
Lancier trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Lancier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lancier drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lancier (2) vs (4) McDonald
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier prevents McDonald from improving position.
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lancier, who protects the arm well.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
McDonald controlling the position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Lancier is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald happy to just control the position for now.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lancier has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lancier (2) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that McDonald 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.
Lancier is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Coffee Shop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Lancier is having none of it.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
It looks like McDonald 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.
McDonald tries to control but Lancier wriggling away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lancier is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lancier (2) vs (9) McDonald
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy.
McDonald is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald trying to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tightening his grip on Lancier, looking for the choke.
McDonald struggling to keep hold of the position.
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lancier is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McDonald has good solid back control here.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Lancier is staying busy.
Lancier trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling the position well here. Lancier rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Lancier right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controls the position.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
Lancier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDonald.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control but Lancier is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Lancier to control.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to control but Lancier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
McDonald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lancier manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McDonald happy to just control the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lancier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald taking a breather here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from McDonald.
McDonald advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lancier (2) vs (11) McDonald
McDonald fails to take his opponent's back.
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lancier is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lancier and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McDonald staying calm.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lancier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lancier seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
Lancier is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lancier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 11 to 2.
Jack McDonald really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 1737 p4p, 81 weight class) and Jack McDonald (ranked 4845 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Three Little Birds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pettis clinches with his opponent.
McDonald pulls guard successfully.
Pettis trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Pettis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pettis wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Pettis sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald seems keen to control Pettis's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald 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.
McDonald pulls Pettis in close to his closed guard and prevents Pettis from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
Pettis is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald pulls Pettis in close to his closed guard and prevents Pettis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pettis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (3) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald prevents Pettis from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald holding on.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Pettis controls the position.
Pettis tries to advance to mount but can't.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Pettis advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (5) vs (0) McDonald
Pettis content just to control the position here.
McDonald just holding on.
Pettis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to take McDonald's back but instead McDonald gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Pettis content to control rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Pettis is controlling well.
McDonald has a hand on Pettis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pettis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McDonald tries to hold on but Pettis pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Pettis from taking his back.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pettis controlling the pace for now.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Pettis wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Pettis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pettis'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.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pettis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McDonald is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (11) vs (0) McDonald
Pettis biding his time, controlling McDonald.
Pettis is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Pettis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pettis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pettis (11) vs (2) McDonald
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Pettis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Pettis 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.
Pettis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pettis keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Pettis has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (11) vs (5) McDonald
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
It looks like McDonald 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.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Pettis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pettis wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Pettis is trying is best to control the position here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that McDonald 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.
Pettis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute McDonald jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (11) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (11) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Pettis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pettis takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Anthony Pettis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 7484 p4p, 312 weight class) and Jack McDonald (ranked 4840 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Little Birds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Demitrious Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jack McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to trip McDonald. He has hold of a leg but McDonald is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) McDonald
Johnson 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: Johnson (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Let's hope that McDonald 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.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McDonald.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (2) vs (5) McDonald
Johnson is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johnson (2) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yet more stalling tactics from McDonald.
McDonald mounts Johnson! Really nice guard pass there!
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (2) vs (10) McDonald
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Johnson is defending it well.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Johnson.
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Johnson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from McDonald.
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McDonald gets his way!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johnson turns into McDonald and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (4) vs (10) McDonald
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: Johnson (4) vs (12) McDonald
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johnson is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling the pace.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Johnson wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
Johnson is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (15) McDonald
McDonald controlling from mount.
Johnson tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
It looks like McDonald 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.
McDonald is continuing to stall.
Well,Johnson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Johnson wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount but McDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Johnson's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (4) vs (18) McDonald
McDonald controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish.
McDonald controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 18 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jack McDonald made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
#TD#
McDonald pulls guard successfully.
Smith won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Smith is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack McDonald!
Jack McDonald took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Graham Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Och1 I cannae believe I lost'.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack McDonald and Claudio Gadelha. McDonald's entrance music is Oh Yeah. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Gadelha with that takedown attempt.
Gadelha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Gadelha persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Gadelha
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to roll over but Gadelha keeps him under control.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gadelha on the ground.
Gadelha wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Gadelha seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Gadelha is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McDonald is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claudio Gadelha! |
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