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Event: WP 92     
Date:   Mar 27, 2024





180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 61 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 66 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by MacGowan.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan 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.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into McDonald's guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
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 preventing the sweep. #T5#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer. #T7#
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T8#
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T11#
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: WP 91     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 50 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald 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.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ignatowski is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) McDonald#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to move to mount but McDonald reverses beautifully and ends up in Ignatowski's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T5#
McDonald postures up.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Ignatowski controlling McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position here.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T7#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald passes into half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
McDonald tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8##SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
McDonald slows the pace down.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski gets full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close. #T10#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski gets full guard.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Ignatowski pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.#T12#
Ignatowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ignatowski! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and McDonald has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
An out of breath The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 89     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024





180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 64 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
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.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald is cranking MacGowan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for MacGowan! He's tightened the choke and MacGowan is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 88     
Date:   Mar 13, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McDonald has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Ignatowski has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McDonald taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Ignatowski doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 87     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024





180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
46 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 62 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan prevents McDonald from moving into mount.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald controls the position.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDonald presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan holds on for dear life.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard. #T1#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan seems keen to control McDonald's posture.#T2#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T3#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan managing to control the position.
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.#T5#
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close. #T7#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
McDonald stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here. #T9#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (14) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke. #T10#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.#SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling MacGowan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T11#
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan 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: McDonald (20) vs (8) MacGowan#T13#
McDonald moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (22) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T14#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 86     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024





174 cm
42 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
40 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 49 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 58 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T1#
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski'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 tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ignatowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDonald has worked his arm free - good work by McDonald!
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) McDonald#T3#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.
McDonald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) McDonald#T4#
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald looking to control but Ignatowski passes into half guard. #T5#
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDonald is holding on tight. #T7#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
McDonald preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ignatowski fails to take his opponent's back.
McDonald wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
McDonald is controlling an arm, preventing Ignatowski from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T10#
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape. #T11#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignatowski has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (21) vs (2) McDonald
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
I would not like to be McDonald right now. #T12#
McDonald breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (21) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 85     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024





178 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 52 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 57 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald.
Kersikov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kersikov wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov to the ground. Kersikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Kersikov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McDonald
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 is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T1#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) McDonald
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Kersikov controls the position.
McDonald looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov controlling from the full mount. #T4#
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) McDonald
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T8#
McDonald is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back. #T9#
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald trying to control here. #T10#
McDonald is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kersikov is staying active.
Kersikov is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T11#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #T13#
McDonald trying to control here.
Kersikov moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov takes McDonald's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, McDonald is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (16) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T14#
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 84     
Date:   Feb 28, 2024





180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs



172 cm
23 yrs
139 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 56 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 42 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
McDonald feints and as Juncker raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Juncker
McDonald trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Juncker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juncker keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juncker keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T1#
Juncker pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Juncker seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
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.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Juncker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Juncker has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Juncker#T3#
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Juncker looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juncker is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald is trying to keep Juncker in close.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T5#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juncker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.#SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Juncker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juncker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juncker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juncker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Juncker
McDonald wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Juncker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Juncker#SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Juncker defends it easily.
Juncker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Juncker 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.#T8#
Juncker looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T9#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Juncker from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls Juncker momentarily but Juncker frees himself.
Juncker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Juncker tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer. #T10#
McDonald is really struggling to control Juncker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Juncker stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Juncker is proving a slippery customer. #T11#
Juncker advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
It looks like Juncker 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.#T12#
Juncker works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (7) Juncker
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T13#
McDonald is not content to let Juncker control the position.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T14#
McDonald seems keen to control Juncker's posture.
Juncker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juncker wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker wins on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Gaston Juncker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 83     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024





174 cm
41 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 48 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 55 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
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.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald reaches up and holds on to Ignatowski to control the position.#SUB#
Ignatowski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T4#
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
Ignatowski wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski looking to hold on to the position here but McDonald rolls and ends up regaining guard. #T6#
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald can't escape the position.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and McDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T9#
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) McDonald#T12#
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
McDonald tries to control Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! McDonald is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 76     
Date:   Jan 31, 2024





180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 55 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 57 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald scores with a takedown into MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has McDonald in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture. #T1#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. #T3#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here. #T4#
MacGowan 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 (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald working away.#T5#
McDonald controlling the position.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that MacGowan 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.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from MacGowan.#T8#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T9#
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T10#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T11#
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (4) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away. #SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald working away.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
McDonald tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up. #T14#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 75     
Date:   Jan 27, 2024





180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs



180 cm
22 yrs
174 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 54 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Kersikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and Kersikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
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.#T1#
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kersikov
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.#SUB#
Kersikov is in a bad position with McDonald working for a choke. Kersikov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #SUB#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (7) Kersikov
McDonald being controlled for a moment. #T3#
McDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (9) Kersikov
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov is looking to take McDonald's back but instead McDonald gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov stalling. #T5#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T6#
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom. #T7#
Kersikov works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov working away.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to escape the position but Kersikov is controlling the position. #T8#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is being controlled here. #T9#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov slows the pace down. #T10#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
McDonald just holding on.#T11#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Well,McDonald is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T13#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard. #T14#
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (4) vs (17) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Kersikov avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 74     
Date:   Jan 24, 2024





180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 54 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 56 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacGowan quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB#
MacGowan 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. MacGowan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: WP 72     
Date:   Jan 17, 2024





180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs



180 cm
22 yrs
174 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 53 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov.
McDonald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kersikov is defended easily by McDonald.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Kersikov.
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kersikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
Kersikov tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T2#
McDonald working away.
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDonald passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kersikov!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away. #SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (2) Kersikov#T3#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Kersikov 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. #SUB#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov passes into half guard. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy. #T6##SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up. #T7#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (6) vs (5) Kersikov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDonald tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T8#
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Kersikov advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (7) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
McDonald stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
It looks like Kersikov 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 wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (7) Kersikov#T10##SUB#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov staying calm.#T11#
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Kersikov takes a little break here. McDonald wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Kersikov is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (12) vs (11) Kersikov
McDonald controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McDonald's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T13#
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
McDonald looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McDonald off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov but Kersikov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (12) vs (13) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T14#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 12.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 71     
Date:   Jan 13, 2024





178 cm
32 yrs
171 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 46 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 53 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kersikov controlling McDonald's posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) McDonald#T3#
McDonald tries to move to mount but Kersikov blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
McDonald tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
McDonald taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T5#
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov gets full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) McDonald
Kersikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
McDonald working away.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (10) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kersikov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kersikov!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (10) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T13#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kersikov uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (10) McDonald
Kersikov trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #T14#
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald is being controlled here.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (12) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 12 to 5.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 70     
Date:   Jan 10, 2024





180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 53 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 54 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan managing to control the position.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is taking a breather. MacGowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan 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 (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McDonald struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T4#
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan 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: McDonald (6) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
McDonald trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
McDonald avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.#T7#
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald controlling from mount.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard. #T8#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from taking his back.#T9#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacGowan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacGowan shrugs it off.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McDonald has hold of MacGowan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacGowan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacGowan can't escape the position. #T10##SUB#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is in no mood to give up.
McDonald looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald can't control as he wanted to and MacGowan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T11##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T12#
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (11) vs (9) MacGowan#T13#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
MacGowan has got his arm under McDonald's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! McDonald has spun round into MacGowan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (13) vs (9) MacGowan
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to control. #T14#
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (16) vs (9) MacGowan

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 69     
Date:   Jan 06, 2024





178 cm
32 yrs
171 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 45 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 52 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.#TD2#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's posture.#T3#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T4#
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T7#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control here.
Kersikov moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (2) McDonald#T8#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald can't escape the position. #T9#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
McDonald stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T11#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (15) vs (2) McDonald#T12#
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position. #T13#
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov has good solid back control here. #T14##SUB#
Kersikov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McDonald taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bogdan Kersikov!
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 68     
Date:   Jan 03, 2024





185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 52 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 52 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacGowan sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) McDonald
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #T1#
McDonald fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is in no mood to give up.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action. #T2#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan tries to break free. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a choke but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably. #T4##SUB#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan 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 MacGowan.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald postures up. #SUB#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) McDonald
MacGowan holds of for dear life.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) McDonald
MacGowan is really stuck here.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.#SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
McDonald avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) McDonald
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (16) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by McDonald!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (18) McDonald#T10#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan controlling the position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan gets back to full guard. #T12#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (9) vs (18) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
MacGowan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T13#
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T14#
MacGowan stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan works to advance to full mount. McDonald defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (14) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan takes McDonald's back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (17) vs (18) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
McDonald just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 18 to 17.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 67     
Date:   Dec 30, 2023





185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 52 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 51 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McDonald is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MacGowan yanks on the arm and McDonald is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MacGowan.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 66     
Date:   Dec 27, 2023





180 cm
22 yrs
174 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 50 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kersikov. #TD2#
McDonald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kersikov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kersikov's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there. #T1#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T6#
McDonald wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald gets full guard.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T8#
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9##SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T11#
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite McDonald's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov controls the position.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov tries to control but McDonald wriggling away.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T13#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 65     
Date:   Dec 23, 2023





185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 50 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 50 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) McDonald
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to control.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
MacGowan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T3#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T5#
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) McDonald
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald just content to control the position.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (9) McDonald
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
McDonald has control of MacGowan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacGowan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan controls the position.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan holds on to McDonald around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T7#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (12) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for the RNC. #T8#
McDonald is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan 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 MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) McDonald
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (14) McDonald
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
MacGowan tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
MacGowan has a hand on McDonald's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDonald takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (17) McDonald#T11#
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #SUB2#
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacGowan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacGowan and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan is trying to control but McDonald manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (20) McDonald
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
McDonald passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (23) McDonald
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard. #T14#
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 23 to 4.
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 64     
Date:   Dec 20, 2023





185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 50 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 49 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.#TD#
MacGowan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacGowan's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald in the domination position with MacGowan hanging on.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
MacGowan is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T3#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan 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 stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) McDonald#T5#
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) McDonald
MacGowan can't escape the position. #T6#
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping 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.
MacGowan 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.#T9#
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan 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 looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) McDonald
MacGowan passes into half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB#
MacGowan 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. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T12#
McDonald is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald trying to control here. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a kimura here. McDonald looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! MacGowan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 63     
Date:   Dec 16, 2023





180 cm
22 yrs
174 lbs



180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 48 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) McDonald
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kersikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (0) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it. #T3#
McDonald moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (0) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald controls the action.#SUB2#
McDonald patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kersikov trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov staying busy and making it hard for McDonald to control. #T4#
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McDonald gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
McDonald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kersikov breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (10) McDonald#T5#
Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to pass to mount.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (12) McDonald
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (12) McDonald
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (12) McDonald
McDonald prevents Kersikov from improving position. #T8#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov working away.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald is not content to let Kersikov control the position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T10#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (12) McDonald
Kersikov fails to move to back control.
McDonald tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Kersikov wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard. #T12#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kersikov moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (15) vs (12) McDonald
Kersikov is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 62     
Date:   Dec 13, 2023





180 cm
39 yrs
179 lbs



180 cm
22 yrs
174 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 47 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kersikov pinned against the ropes. Kersikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald dives in and grabs Kersikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
McDonald leaves Kersikov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Kersikov is quick to defend against it.#TD#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#T1#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T3#
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Kersikov not doing much here. #T5#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass McDonald's legs.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov controls the position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Kersikov advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (7) Kersikov#T7#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
McDonald can't escape the position. #T8#
McDonald regains half guard.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T9#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #SUB#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10##T11#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
McDonald has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T13#
Kersikov trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (10) Kersikov
McDonald is being controlled here.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 61     
Date:   Dec 09, 2023





200 cm
38 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 46 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kulik was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
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.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kulik taking a breather here. #T2#
McDonald prevents Kulik from improving position.
McDonald tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#T3#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik is looking to work his way around to McDonald's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T4#
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Kulik is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (11) vs (2) McDonald#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (11) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Kulik pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
McDonald working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kulik has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kulik tries to break free. #T8#
McDonald looking to hold on to the position here but Kulik rolls and ends up regaining guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik looking to control.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's posture.
Kulik 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.#T9#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik controlling the position.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T10#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik working a defensive guard here.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kulik postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (8) McDonald
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
Kulik wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving. #T13#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (15) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Kulik passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (18) vs (8) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 60     
Date:   Dec 06, 2023





170 cm
44 yrs
162 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 43 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 45 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Merlin, which made it look bad. #TD#
Merlin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald stops Merlin from passing to mount.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Merlin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Merlin has control of an arm but McDonald manages to advance to Merlin's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) McDonald
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Merlin breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (4) McDonald#T2#
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position. #T4#
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T5#
Merlin stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T6#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.#T7#
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Merlin.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Merlin is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Merlin is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T10#
McDonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald trying to hold on to Merlin's head to control him but Merlin postures up.
Merlin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Merlin stalling. #T12#
Merlin continues to stall.#T13#
More hug and hope from Merlin.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Merlin 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 fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 58     
Date:   Dec 02, 2023





178 cm
32 yrs
171 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 44 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kersikov circles away.
Nice sprawl there from McDonald as Kersikov shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Kersikov.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kersikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov just content to control the position. #T1#
McDonald tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position. #T2#
McDonald prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.#T3#
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
McDonald is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
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.#T5#
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T6#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
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.#T7#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T8#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov 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. #T11#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T12#
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov 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. #T13#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T14#
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 57     
Date:   Nov 29, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs



169 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 43 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 36 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Ramirez leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Ramirez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Ramirez
My spies in KFA inform me that Ramirez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald prevents Ramirez from improving position.
McDonald stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez working away.
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ramirez working away.#T2#
Ramirez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #T3#
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez taking a breather here.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) Ramirez#T5#
Will McDonald go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ramirez is trying to break free.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Ramirez from escaping the position. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
McDonald keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ramirez.#T7#
Ramirez trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
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.
Ramirez rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T8#
Ramirez tries to escape the position.
McDonald controlling the position well here. Ramirez rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T9#
Ramirez can't escape the position.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T10#
Ramirez trying to control the hands but McDonald won't let him.
McDonald is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez 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 Ramirez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramirez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
McDonald looking to control.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
McDonald wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 6 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 56     
Date:   Nov 25, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs



178 cm
31 yrs
171 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 43 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 40 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Kersikov sprawls well.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Kersikov controlling McDonald's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T2#
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov regains half guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (0) Kersikov#T3#
McDonald tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald is looking to take Kersikov's back but instead Kersikov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (4) Kersikov#T4#
McDonald breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (10) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controlling the position.#T5##T6#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard.
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.#T7#
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up. #T8#
McDonald is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Kersikov trying to control here.
McDonald is taking a breather. Kersikov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
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'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.#T11#
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T13#
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T14#
Kersikov pulls McDonald in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: WP 55     
Date:   Nov 22, 2023





193 cm
42 yrs
207 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 47 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 42 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
Jello changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
McDonald dives in and scores a takedown into Jello's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Jello pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there. #T2#
Jello pulls McDonald in to control the position.
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) McDonald#T3#
Jello is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) McDonald
Jello is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello has knee on belly momentarily but McDonald bucks him off and regains half guard. #T5#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Jello is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jello tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello controlling the action here.#T8#
Jello trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Jello is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is controlling Jello's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jello is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.#T10#
Jello is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #T11#
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Jello has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonald is controlling Jello's trapped leg to prevent Jello from advancing to side control.#T12#
Jello controlling the pace.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
McDonald wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (11) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald prevents Jello from improving position.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T14#
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 54     
Date:   Nov 18, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
45 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 42 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 43 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald pulls MacGowan in to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (2) MacGowan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald controls the position from side control.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.#T3#
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
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.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.#T4#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
MacGowan is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T6#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T8#
McDonald working away.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but McDonald is controlling the position. #T9#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.#T11#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald slows the pace down.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is staying tight to MacGowan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald controlling the position from side mount.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (14) vs (2) MacGowan

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 53     
Date:   Nov 15, 2023





178 cm
31 yrs
171 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 38 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 42 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov stuffs the takedown.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Kersikov, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Kersikov against the ropes but Kersikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
McDonald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Kersikov is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald controlling from side mount.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
What's Kersikov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
McDonald happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
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.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kersikov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
McDonald is staying tight to Kersikov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T6#
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (8) McDonald
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Kersikov trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
Kersikov wants to sweep but McDonald has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (11) McDonald
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as McDonald stalls from top position.#T9#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.#T10#
McDonald happy to just control the position for now.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
McDonald slows the pace down. #T11#
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
Kersikov tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T12#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kersikov manages to get back to half guard.#T13#
Kersikov gets full guard.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Kersikov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (14) McDonald
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 14 to 0.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 52     
Date:   Nov 11, 2023





169 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 41 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald stops Ramirez from passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez staying calm.#T2#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Ramirez slows the pace down.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
Ramirez taking a breather here. #T4#
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ramirez's best efforts.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ramirez jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (7) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the position but Ramirez is controlling the position.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (10) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Ramirez avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
Ramirez biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy McDonald right now. #T6#
Ramirez biding his time, controlling McDonald.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in. #T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T8#
Ramirez controls the position.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T9#
I would not like to be McDonald right now. #T10#
Ramirez continues to stall.#T11#
McDonald wants to escape the 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. #T12#
McDonald just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape.
McDonald tries to escape the position. #T13#
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ramirez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T14#
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ramirez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 51     
Date:   Nov 08, 2023





173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 41 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Kofel's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kofel (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kofel 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 controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kofel there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (5) McDonald#T1#
McDonald tries to control but Kofel wriggling away.
Kofel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
McDonald tries to control but Kofel wriggling away.
Kofel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kofel is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kofel is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kofel is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kofel gets full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kofel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Kofel wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kofel there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (8) McDonald
Kofel is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully. #T5#
Kofel working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel stops McDonald from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Kofel can't escape the position.
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.
Kofel is working to get back to half guard.
Kofel regains half guard.#T7##SUB#
Kofel looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Kofel is having none of it.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kofel is working from the bottom. #T8#
McDonald stalling.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T9#
Kofel is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kofel is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kofel (0) vs (11) McDonald
McDonald controlling his opponent.
Kofel working to try and regain half guard. #T10#
Kofel regains half guard.
Kofel wants to get back to full guard.
Kofel is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
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.
Well, if McDonald 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.
Kofel works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kofel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kofel (2) vs (11) McDonald
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kofel controlling him for the moment.
McDonald controls Kofel momentarily but Kofel frees himself. #T13#
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Kofel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Kofel 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 Kofel.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kofel is very close to passing his half guard.#T14##SUB#
Kofel 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.
McDonald trying to control but Kofel postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 11 to 2.
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: WP 50     
Date:   Nov 04, 2023





169 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 40 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ramirez enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ramirez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
McDonald is pulling down on Ramirez's head to control his posture.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.#T4#
McDonald managing to control the position.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
McDonald pulls Ramirez in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez'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.
Further stalling from Ramirez.#T6#
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
McDonald is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to control the position. #T8#
Ramirez 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 working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald trying to control here.
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #T9#
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Ramirez is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well. #T12#
Ramirez is controlling the pace.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Ramirez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard. #T14#
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jackson Ramirez made sure he mentioned Threads of Fate, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 49     
Date:   Nov 01, 2023





170 cm
24 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 39 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McDonald's thigh. McDonald counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T2#
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T3#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T4#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
McDonald gets back to full guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
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.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T10#
Kersikov'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.
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.
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kersikov passes into half guard. #T11#
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.#T12#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well. #T13#
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 48     
Date:   Oct 28, 2023





169 cm
31 yrs
155 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 38 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramirez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Ramirez gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez just content to control the position.
Ramirez tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald prevents Ramirez from moving into mount. #T1#
Ramirez controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Ramirez slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Ramirez controlling the position from side mount.
Ramirez advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ramirez (6) vs (0) McDonald#T3#
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Ramirez works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (9) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is holding on to half guard well.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ramirez in particular looking to stall.
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.
McDonald trying to control here. #T7#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
McDonald has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (12) vs (0) McDonald#T8#
Ramirez moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (15) vs (0) McDonald
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Ramirez has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ramirez gets his hands free as McDonald looks to control.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape. #T10#
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T11#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald passes Ramirez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12##SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ramirez is defending it quite comfortably.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.#T13#
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (15) vs (5) McDonald
Ramirez is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Jackson Ramirez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Threads of Fate logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 47     
Date:   Oct 25, 2023





175 cm
40 yrs
169 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 35 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 38 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Joteel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joteel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joteel stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Joteel wants a takedown. #TD#
Joteel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position.
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.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald passes Joteel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joteel is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) McDonald
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) McDonald
Joteel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.#T3#
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
McDonald pushes down on Joteel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T4#
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Joteel defends it.
Joteel tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (2) vs (5) McDonald
Joteel tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
Joteel is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T5#
Joteel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (5) McDonald
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.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald looking to control. #T6#
Joteel trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel 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.
Joteel controlling from the top position. #T7#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (7) McDonald
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Joteel is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald stands and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (4) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy.
Joteel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
McDonald takes a little break here. Joteel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald looking to control but instead Joteel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T10#
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (4) vs (13) McDonald
McDonald forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (4) vs (16) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Joteel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Joteel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
Joteel wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free.
McDonald has the hooks in. Joteel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T11#
Joteel trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Joteel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
McDonald biding his time, controlling Joteel.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Joteel from escaping the position. #SUB2#
McDonald tightening his grip on Joteel, looking for the choke.
Joteel tries to escape the position.
McDonald trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald has the hooks in. Joteel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
McDonald is looking to control Joteel but Joteel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Joteel from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Joteel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joteel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (16) McDonald
Joteel preventing the sweep.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Joteel is proving a slippery customer.
Joteel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
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.#T14#
Joteel wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 16 to 6.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 45     
Date:   Oct 18, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
44 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 37 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 38 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
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.#T1##SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan holds on to McDonald's head and controls the position momentarily.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald breaks MacGowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McDonald is now in half guard. #T4#
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well. #T5#
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (10) MacGowan#T6#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (10) MacGowan
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.#T7#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan 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 (8) vs (12) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T8##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
MacGowan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McDonald tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacGowan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 44     
Date:   Oct 14, 2023





200 cm
37 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 36 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald gets underhooks to prevent Kulik's takedown attempt. #TD#
Kulik pulls guard effortlessly.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Kulik defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.#T2#
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kulik wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kulik is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T3#
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kulik is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
Kulik keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for submissions but instead, Kulik has regained full guard.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Kulik has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
McDonald looking to control.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Kulik is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Kulik is stalling in the full guard. #T7#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T8#
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kulik passes into half guard.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Kulik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
McDonald has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in. #T12#
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back. #T13#
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully.
I would not like to be McDonald right now.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Kulik controls the position.#T14#

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik 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.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 43     
Date:   Oct 11, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
44 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 36 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 36 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan 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: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McDonald has latched onto it... Big trouble! McDonald pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it MacGowan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: WP 42     
Date:   Oct 07, 2023





174 cm
40 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 35 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Ignatowski is now in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling the position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T2#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T3#
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Ignatowski is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T5#
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald working away.
McDonald controls the position.
Ignatowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (6) McDonald
Good control from Ignatowski.#T7##SUB#
Ignatowski looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T8##SUB#
Ignatowski looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling Ignatowski 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T9#
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.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T11#
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski postures up. #T12#
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away. #T13#
McDonald keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (8) McDonald#SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (10) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 41     
Date:   Oct 04, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs



175 cm
39 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 35 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 34 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Steven Brown.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joteel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joteel is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joteel is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T1#
McDonald is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Joteel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Joteel wants to control but McDonald postures up.
Joteel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joteel is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel being controlled for a moment.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Joteel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Joteel#T3#
McDonald wants to control but Joteel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) Joteel
Joteel tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs.
Joteel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joteel tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Joteel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joteel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joteel wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
What's McDonald going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
McDonald tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Joteel easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (4) vs (7) Joteel
Joteel wants to control the action but instead McDonald gets a body lock and reverses into Joteel's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (7) Joteel#T5##SUB2#
Joteel has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Joteel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Joteel is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (9) Joteel
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Joteel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joteel wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joteel trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T8#
Joteel looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (9) Joteel
McDonald pushes down on Joteel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joteel is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T9#
Joteel is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is pressing down on Joteel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joteel is holding on for now.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Joteel is working away. #T10##SUB2#
Joteel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Joteel won't allow it.
Joteel wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald trying to control the action but Joteel is working from the bottom.
McDonald passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (9) Joteel
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
McDonald prevents Joteel from getting the reversal.
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald trying to control but Joteel is having none of it. #T12#
McDonald forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (14) vs (9) Joteel
Joteel is really stuck here.
McDonald is looking to control Joteel but Joteel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel is keeping busy. #T13#
Joteel just trying to survive but McDonald is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Joteel rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position. #SUB#
McDonald looking for the choke from the back.
Joteel trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Joteel right now.
McDonald keeps control of the position easily here as Joteel tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Joteel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Joteel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Joteel for a finish. #T14#
McDonald has good solid back control here.
Joteel rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Joteel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (14) vs (11) Joteel
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (11) Joteel

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 40     
Date:   Sep 30, 2023





170 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 34 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and James Glass.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kersikov to the ground. McDonald is now in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.#T3#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov 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: Kersikov (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov postures up.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov stalling.
Kersikov is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #T8#
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass. #T9#
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
McDonald has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDonald there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T12#
McDonald wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
McDonald is controlling Kersikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 39     
Date:   Sep 27, 2023





170 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 33 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position. #T1#
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov controlling the position.#T2#
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T8#
Kersikov is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#T9#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to control the position.
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.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T11#
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kersikov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald controlling the position.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald managing to control the position. #T14#
Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kersikov is heads and McDonald is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Our winner, Volodymyr Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 38     
Date:   Sep 23, 2023





200 cm
37 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 32 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik pushes McDonald up against the ropes in a clinch.
McDonald looking for a takedown.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Kulik manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Kulik is trying to trip McDonald. He has hold of a leg but McDonald is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kulik persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Kulik has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) McDonald
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
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.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T3#
Kulik content to control rather than advance.
Kulik prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Kulik is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Kulik tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T7#
McDonald tries to control but Kulik manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (0) McDonald
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.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (11) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik controlling McDonald's posture. #T8#
Kulik trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kulik manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to keep Kulik in close. #T9#
Kulik 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.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kulik from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kulik 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 keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kulik advances to half guard. #T13#
Kulik trying to control the pace.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kulik passes into side control, despite McDonald's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (16) vs (2) McDonald#T14#
McDonald is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 37     
Date:   Sep 20, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs



169 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 31 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 28 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
McDonald feints and as Ramirez raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Ramirez
McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Ramirez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez managing to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T2#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Ramirez
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
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.#T5#
Ramirez 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Ramirez 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.#T6#
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez passes easily into half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T7#
McDonald is looking to get back to full guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Ramirez
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Ramirez has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (7) Ramirez
McDonald tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.#T8#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount.
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.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off. #T10#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McDonald's body.
I really don't envy McDonald right now. #T11#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T12#
McDonald tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez has good solid back control here.
McDonald is in bad spot here. #T13#
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.
McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 36     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023





175 cm
39 yrs
169 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 29 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Joteel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Joteel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
Joteel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is trying to control. Joteel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joteel wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well. #SUB2#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald controlling the action here. #T2#
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (5) McDonald
Joteel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Joteel is trying to escape and McDonald transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Joteel is forced to tap! Nice work there by McDonald! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 35     
Date:   Sep 13, 2023





170 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 31 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kersikov fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volodymyr Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well. #T2#
McDonald is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
McDonald is thwarting Kersikov's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald 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! Kersikov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 34     
Date:   Sep 09, 2023





180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs



170 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 30 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
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.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T1#
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close. #T2#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T3#
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
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.#T5#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald pushing down on Kersikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T6#
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
McDonald is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T7#
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald advances to half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard. #T8#
McDonald works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##T10#
McDonald taking a break here but Kersikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T11#
Kersikov is looking to get back to full guard here but McDonald has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (10) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald wants to take a breather but Kersikov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McDonald.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Kersikov has locked up a guillotine! Kersikov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? McDonald is holding on here and Kersikov must be using up a lot of energy. McDonald has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Kersikov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 33     
Date:   Sep 06, 2023





175 cm
39 yrs
169 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 26 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 30 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Joteel forces McDonald back against the ropes and clinches.
Joteel is pressed up against the ropes. McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joteel down to the mat. Joteel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.#CL#
Joteel moves into the clinch successfully.
Joteel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald is working for takedown but Joteel is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Joteel pulls guard effortlessly.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.#SUB#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald stays in close to Joteel's body and controls the position.
McDonald passes into half guard. #T1#
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (0) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.
McDonald trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is working to get back to half guard.
McDonald looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
McDonald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joteel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joteel shrugs it off.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Joteel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Joteel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (0) vs (6) McDonald
Joteel is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to break Joteel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Joteel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with McDonald on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Joteel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Joteel fending off the submission attempt from McDonald.
Joteel wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Joteel trying to control the hands but McDonald breaks the grip.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Joteel is staying busy.
Joteel is trying to break free.
Joteel trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
Joteel is in bad spot here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB2#
Joteel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Joteel with him. Joteel is trying to defend but McDonald has an arm under the chin now! Joteel grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: WP 32     
Date:   Sep 02, 2023





170 cm
42 yrs
162 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 29 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) McDonald
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
Merlin passes into half guard.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Merlin won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T2#
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin forces his way into half guard.
McDonald trying to control here. #T4#
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merlin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Merlin has a good base and remains in mount.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#T6#
Merlin controlling his opponent.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
McDonald wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Merlin not doing much here.
Merlin prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Merlin has control of the leg.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Merlin is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Merlin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Merlin is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard. #T12#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
McDonald controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T14#
McDonald looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (0) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Xavier Merlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 31     
Date:   Aug 30, 2023





170 cm
42 yrs
162 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 28 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Merlin, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Merlin against the ropes but Merlin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Merlin, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Merlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McDonald trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #T2#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully. #T3#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Merlin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald prevents Merlin from moving into mount.
Merlin trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
McDonald is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Merlin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
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.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
McDonald trying to control the position here.
McDonald controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#T8#
Merlin postures up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
McDonald pulls Merlin in to control the position. #T9#
McDonald is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to keep Merlin in close.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T10#
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.#SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Merlin escapes and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald gets back to half guard.#T11#
McDonald is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T12#
Merlin controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merlin jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (11) vs (2) McDonald#T13#
McDonald looking for a sweep but Merlin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (13) vs (2) McDonald
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Merlin content just to control the position here. #T14#
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Xavier Merlin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 30     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023





180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs



174 cm
39 yrs
142 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 27 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ignatowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ignatowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.#SUB2#
McDonald wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Ignatowski seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! McDonald is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 29     
Date:   Aug 23, 2023





174 cm
39 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 26 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ignatowski gets full guard.#T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
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.
Ignatowski seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control. #T2#
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
Ignatowski 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.#T4#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T5#
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is controlling Ignatowski's posture.#T6#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ignatowski in particular looking to stall.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T8#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald trying to control here.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.#T10#
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
McDonald is staying active underneath Ignatowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald trying to control here.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard. #T12#
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T13#
Ignatowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T14#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ignatowski gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 28     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023





174 cm
39 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 28 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ignatowski stuffs the takedown.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatowski pinned against the cage. Ignatowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDonald.
Ignatowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.#TD#
Ignatowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Ignatowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski controls the position. #T1#
McDonald is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from moving into mount.
Ignatowski takes a little break here. McDonald wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Ignatowski tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ignatowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
McDonald regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ignatowski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald has a hand on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ignatowski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and McDonald manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T5#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it. #T6#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McDonald's thigh. McDonald counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Ignatowski passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ignatowski moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDonald has worked his arm free - good work by McDonald!
McDonald tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Ignatowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ignatowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (13) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now. #T10#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski mounts McDonald! Really nice guard pass there!
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount. #T11#
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time.
Ignatowski controlling from the full mount.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back. #T12#
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Ignatowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
Ignatowski fails to advance to McDonald's back. #T13#
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (16) vs (0) McDonald#T14##SUB#
Ignatowski is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
McDonald fending off the submission attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ignatowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 27     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023





200 cm
36 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 24 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Kulik. No joy for McDonald on that attempt. #TD2#
McDonald drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald is pushing down on Kulik's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kulik is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kulik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Kulik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kulik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kulik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kulik.#T4#
Kulik has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
Kulik looking for a sweep. Not yet Kulik, not yet.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik 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.#T5#
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
Kulik can't keep his opponent in guard - McDonald advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Kulik gets full guard.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulik is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#T9#
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Kulik slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
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.#T11#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) McDonald#T12#
Kulik being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #T13#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
Kulik is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Kulik gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Kulik takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 26     
Date:   Aug 09, 2023





174 cm
39 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 24 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald looking to score a takedown here. Ignatowski is defending well but McDonald drives through and ends up in Ignatowski's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
McDonald stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but Ignatowski is a slippery customer.#T1#
Ignatowski keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ignatowski!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) McDonald
Ignatowski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
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.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ignatowski is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ignatowski'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.#T5#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T6#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T8#
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Ignatowski won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T9#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
McDonald is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) McDonald
Ignatowski 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (4) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T11#
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T13#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (9) McDonald
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T14#
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
McDonald pushes down on Ignatowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (9) McDonald#SUB#
Ignatowski is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McDonald is defending well though. Ignatowski let's go of the attempt for now.
McDonald tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Ignatowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 9 to 8.
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 25     
Date:   Aug 05, 2023





200 cm
36 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 23 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kulik forces McDonald back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Kulik has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McDonald uses from the top position.
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands and throws Kulik's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (0) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Kulik is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to control for a moment but Kulik uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kulik is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Kulik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Kulik is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kulik still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kulik has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (4) vs (3) McDonald
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Kulik moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#T3#
McDonald controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kulik is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #T4#
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kulik is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Kulik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Kulik passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (9) vs (3) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
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.#T6#
McDonald tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T7#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T8#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kulik postures up. #T9#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer. #T10##SUB2#
Kulik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
McDonald seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik content to stall in guard here. #T12#
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T13#
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kulik postures up.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T14#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 9 to 3.
Vasiliy Kulik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 24     
Date:   Aug 02, 2023





170 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.#T1#
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov's coaches at KFA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well. #T2#
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T3#
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
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. #T5#
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T6#
McDonald postures up.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T7#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov postures up. #T8#
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T9#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
McDonald has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T11#
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#T13#
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the 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 trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 23     
Date:   Jul 29, 2023





180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs



169 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the ropes.
McDonald wants a takedown. #TD2#
Ramirez decides to pull guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Ramirez#T3#
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.
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (0) vs (5) Ramirez
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to move to back control. #T5#
Ramirez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T6#
McDonald tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T7#
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald reaches up to try and control the position but Ramirez seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McDonald rolls and tries to escape and now Ramirez has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (0) vs (8) Ramirez
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T8#
McDonald tries to break free.
Ramirez is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.
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.#T9#
Ramirez not allowing McDonald to control his hands. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Ramirez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald is really stuck here.
McDonald turns into Ramirez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (8) Ramirez
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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ramirez is now in half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well. #T13#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to control the action here but instead Ramirez manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald regains half guard.#T14#
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 13 to 2.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 22     
Date:   Jul 26, 2023





200 cm
36 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulik as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) McDonald
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.
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kulik's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald looking to control but instead Kulik has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Kulik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kulik tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T1#
Kulik is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulik keeps working.
McDonald is pressing down on Kulik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kulik is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Kulik is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kulik reverses the position - he's now on top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) McDonald
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulik defends well.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #T5#
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald has control of Kulik's left arm, preventing Kulik from doing any damage.
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
McDonald controlling Kulik's posture.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
McDonald is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working a defensive guard here. #T8#
Kulik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Kulik preventing the sweep.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Kulik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik trying to control the position. #T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
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.#T13#
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 6 to 4.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 21     
Date:   Jul 22, 2023





169 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ramirez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T1#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
The referee asks McDonald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McDonald prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez is working away.
Ramirez regains half guard there - taking advantage of McDonald's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it. #T3#
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald stalling. #T4#
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez controlling the position well. #T5#
McDonald trying to advance position but Ramirez counters by regaining guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. #T6#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
McDonald passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T8#
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Ramirez is not content to let McDonald control the position.#T9#
Ramirez trying to control here.
Ramirez 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 tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away. #T10#
Ramirez trying to control from the bottom.
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.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (0) vs (8) McDonald#T11#
McDonald trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (4) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Ramirez off but Ramirez is having none of it.#T12#
A lull in the action here as Ramirez stalls from top position.
McDonald is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13#
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #T14#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 8 to 4.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 20     
Date:   Jul 19, 2023





169 cm
30 yrs
155 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 20 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
Ramirez tries to counter by clinching up but McDonald breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramirez as he avoids it easily.
Jackson Ramirez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
McDonald leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Ramirez tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ramirez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramirez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ramirez gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Ramirez manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald advances to half guard. #T1#
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Ramirez is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ramirez controlling the position well.
McDonald stalling away here and it's allowed Ramirez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Ramirez has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) McDonald#T3#
Ramirez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
McDonald controlling Ramirez's posture.
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.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T7#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald working a defensive guard here. #T8#
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T9#
Ramirez trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez controlling McDonald's posture.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T10#
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McDonald controlling from the top position. #T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T12#
McDonald trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez continues to stall.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez controlling McDonald's posture.
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.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
McDonald passes Ramirez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (6) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
McDonald tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.
McDonald is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald trying to hold on to Ramirez's head to control him but Ramirez postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 19     
Date:   Jul 15, 2023





200 cm
36 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 19 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into Kulik's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to advance position but McDonald counters by regaining guard. #T1#
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Kulik advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is trying to escape the position but Kulik is controlling the position.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Kulik happy to just control the position for now.
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #T3#
McDonald is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
Kulik working away.#T4#
McDonald trying to remain calm as Kulik controls from the top position.
Kulik trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.#T5#
Kulik trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kulik wants to advance to full mount but McDonald doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T6#
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself. #T7#
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald pulls Kulik in to control the position.
Kulik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald is controlling Kulik's posture.#T8#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik'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 trying to keep Kulik in close. #T9#
Kulik wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T10#
McDonald is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald trying to control the position here. #T11#
Kulik stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
McDonald wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDonald there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#SUB#
Kulik is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonald!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (4) McDonald#T13#
McDonald trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom.
Kulik pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
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.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
Kulik trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Kulik passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (4) McDonald

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: wp 17     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023





170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 23 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald stalling.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T2#
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position. #T3#
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.#T4##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald taking a breather here.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #T5#
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Kersikov is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T8#
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T11#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
McDonald won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here. #T13#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) McDonald#T14#
McDonald looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard. #SUB#
Kersikov 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.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 5 to 2.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WP 18     
Date:   Jul 05, 2023





170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 19 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T1#
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture. #T2#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T4#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald has Kersikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T6#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T7#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T8#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard. #T9#
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.#T10##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #T13#
Kersikov trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (9) McDonald#T14#
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 9 to 4.
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: WP 16     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023





174 cm
39 yrs
142 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 19 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ignatowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ignatowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski is not content to let McDonald control the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski 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: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald trying to control the position here. #T4#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski is looking to stall here but McDonald recovers full guard.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T5#
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (6) McDonald
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Ignatowski has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it. #T6#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
McDonald is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
McDonald is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #T7#
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski looking to take McDonald's back but McDonald rolls and after a scramble, McDonald ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from McDonald to escape a tricky position.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald postures up. #T8#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #T9#
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.#SUB#
Ignatowski working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McDonald has passed into half guard!
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Ignatowski is defending the position. #T10#
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
Ignatowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. #T12#
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if McDonald 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 looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Ignatowski defends it. #T13#
McDonald working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh. Ignatowski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ignatowski has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard. #T14#
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 8 to 7.
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 15     
Date:   Jun 28, 2023





200 cm
36 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 18 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
McDonald feints and as Kulik raises his hands in defense, McDonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) McDonald
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.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Kulik trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
Kulik passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Kulik not doing much here.
McDonald wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (2) McDonald
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (2) McDonald#T5#
Kulik is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
Kulik controlling from the back.
Kulik keeps control of the position as McDonald tries to break free. #T6#
McDonald trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kulik's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (12) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Kulik 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. #SUB2#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kulik has passed into half guard!
Kulik wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
McDonald is trying to control but can't. #T8#
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kulik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (15) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
Kulik prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.#T10#
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (18) vs (4) McDonald
Kulik trying to control.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (18) vs (6) McDonald#T11#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (20) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kulik preventing the sweep.
McDonald wants to control the position but Kulik says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but Kulik passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (23) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik is staying tight to McDonald's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McDonald tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.#T13#
Kulik staying calm.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kulik gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (25) vs (6) McDonald
Kulik wants to take McDonald's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik avoids the attempt from McDonald to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (28) vs (6) McDonald

And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: wp 14     
Date:   Jun 25, 2023





170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
37 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 17 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
McDonald wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
Kersikov regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
McDonald has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald#T6#
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald moves into full guard. #T8#
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (9) vs (7) McDonald#T9#
Kersikov has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off.
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position. #T10#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald tries to break free.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
Kersikov'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 tries to escape the position. #T11#
Kersikov controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy McDonald right now. #T12#
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T13##SUB#
McDonald showing good submission defense here.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from getting a body triangle.#T14#
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
McDonald is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov biding his time, controlling McDonald.
McDonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
After winning the bout, Volodymyr Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 13     
Date:   Jun 18, 2023





180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs



170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 16 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kersikov 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.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Kersikov
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 (2) vs (2) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1##SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (2) vs (6) Kersikov
McDonald rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position. #T2#
McDonald turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (6) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (6) Kersikov#T3##SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (7) vs (10) Kersikov
McDonald turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (10) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (9) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.#T5##SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
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.
Kersikov stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (9) vs (15) Kersikov#T6#
McDonald is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
Kersikov is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kersikov not doing much here.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (9) vs (18) Kersikov
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Kersikov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (9) vs (20) Kersikov
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is controlling the pace. #T9#
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (13) vs (20) Kersikov#SUB#
McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kersikov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
I really don't envy Kersikov right now. #SUB#
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
McDonald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a choke. Kersikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kersikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (13) vs (22) Kersikov
McDonald trying to control the position. #T11##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (13) vs (25) Kersikov
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T12#
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kersikov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13#
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Kersikov mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (13) vs (28) Kersikov
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here. #T14#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
It looks like Kersikov 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 sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Kersikov 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 28 to 13.
Volodymyr Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 12     
Date:   Jun 11, 2023





200 cm
36 yrs
195 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 16 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Kulik instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kulik drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kulik doesn't defend quickly enough and McDonald has managed to lock this one up! Can Kulik escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McDonald on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WP 11     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023





170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 20 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 16 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kersikov sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for submissions but instead, Kersikov has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Kersikov advances to half guard.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Kersikov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
McDonald has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T6#
McDonald wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T8##SUB2#
McDonald has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kersikov. Oh but McDonald has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kersikov goes limp - he's gone! McDonald jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WP 10     
Date:   May 28, 2023





170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 20 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 15 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Kersikov 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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kersikov enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kersikov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Gronk Apes inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Kersikov passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling the pace. #T4#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (2) vs (6) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Kersikov is defending it well. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a choke but Kersikov reverses nicely into McDonald 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #T5#
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard. #T6##SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kersikov won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#T7#
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T8#
McDonald is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kersikov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T9#
McDonald is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T10##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard. #T11#
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Kersikov is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kersikov has picked McDonald up and slammed him! McDonald can't keep hold of the triangle and Kersikov manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (6) McDonald
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (14) vs (10) McDonald#T13##SUB2#
McDonald is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. McDonald let's go of the attempt for now.
McDonald is trying to stick to Kersikov's back but Kersikov 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 Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (16) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald wants to hit a sweep here but Kersikov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McDonald there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (19) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. McDonald squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (22) vs (10) McDonald#T14#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as McDonald tries to buck him off.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (12) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
A very excited looking Volodymyr Kersikov 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.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 9     
Date:   May 21, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
171 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 21 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 14 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kersikov.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?#T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (12) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting McDonald buck him off. #T6#
McDonald is in bad spot here.
Good control from Kersikov.
McDonald is trying to break free. #SUB#
Kersikov looking to break McDonald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McDonald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kersikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7#
McDonald trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
McDonald is trying to break free. #T8#
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
McDonald tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T9#
Kersikov content to stall in guard here.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (0) McDonald
Kersikov controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
Kersikov prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Kersikov wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald doesn't allow it. #T12#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov'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.
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald looking to pass the guard. #T13#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T14#
McDonald stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
McDonald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (5) McDonald
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald looking to control but instead Kersikov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 15 to 5.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 8     
Date:   May 14, 2023





170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kersikov.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McDonald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (0) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov is not content to let McDonald control the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T5##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Kersikov gets full guard.#T6#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead McDonald has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.#T7##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard. #T8#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Kersikov postures up. #SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close. #T10#
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.#T11##SUB2#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #T12#
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.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T13#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Kersikov has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kersikov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kersikov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (4) McDonald#T14#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (4) McDonald
Kersikov manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (4) McDonald

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
An out of breath Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 6     
Date:   May 07, 2023





170 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 12 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kersikov to the mat! Kersikov manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) McDonald
Kersikov keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard. #T2#
Kersikov controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #T3#
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald struggling a bit here.#T4#
McDonald stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
McDonald is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is controlling the pace. #T6#
McDonald wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg. #T9##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T10#
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. McDonald rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McDonald is really stuck here. #T11#
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as McDonald tries to buck him off.
McDonald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Kersikov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #T13##SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily. #T14#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, Volodymyr Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP5     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





174 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Ignatowski's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position. #T4#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (7) McDonald#T5#
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski'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.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
McDonald is trying to control but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from improving position. #T7#
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T8#
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (11) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now. #T9#
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski controls the position.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Ignatowski taking a break here but McDonald is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (20) vs (7) McDonald
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.#T13#
Ignatowski is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Ignatowski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McDonald! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ignatowski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 4     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





169 cm
29 yrs
155 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Ramirez on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as McDonald shoots in.#CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
McDonald has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ramirez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ramirez (0) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ramirez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ramirez for a finish.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ramirez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
McDonald tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ramirez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T1##SUB2#
Ramirez 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!
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ramirez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ramirez for a finish. #SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McDonald. #T2#
Ramirez is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ramirez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a choke. Ramirez gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ramirez manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (4) McDonald
Ramirez slows the pace down. #T4#
Ramirez tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs.
Ramirez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ramirez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ramirez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ramirez off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (5) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald tries to get the hooks in deep but Ramirez pushed the leg off.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Ramirez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T6##SUB2#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ramirez is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold.
Ramirez won't allow McDonald to pass to mount. #T7##SUB2#
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ramirez sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (7) vs (8) McDonald
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T10#
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ramirez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ramirez prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
Ramirez not doing much here. #T11#
Ramirez prevents McDonald from improving his position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (10) vs (8) McDonald
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (13) vs (8) McDonald
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.#T13#
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald trying to control the position but Ramirez manages to sink in the hooks.
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.
Ramirez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T14#
McDonald breaks Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (13) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald is looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (10) McDonald
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (15) vs (12) McDonald
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 15 to 12.
Jackson Ramirez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of Fate, into his post fight interview.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WP 3     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023





174 cm
38 yrs
145 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatowski pinned against the cage. Ignatowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ignatowski wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Ignatowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ignatowski seems content to control.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) McDonald
Ignatowski controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ignatowski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ignatowski for a finish. #SUB2#
Ignatowski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ignatowski defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
McDonald goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ignatowski escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
McDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Ignatowski is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control the position.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily. #T4#
Ignatowski passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position. #T6#
McDonald keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Ignatowski trying to move into half guard but instead McDonald has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Ignatowski defending well.
Ignatowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (6) McDonald#T8#
Ignatowski not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
McDonald breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald is pushing down on Ignatowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ignatowski is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ignatowski won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #T9#
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well. #T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking to stall in half guard but Ignatowski is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! McDonald taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: WPGC 3.0     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023





170 cm
42 yrs
153 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 38 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boesku did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Boesku still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Boesku has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (4) vs (2) McDonald#SUB#
Boesku tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boesku working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T1#
McDonald is not content to let Boesku control the position.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boesku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boesku's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boesku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boesku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku'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.#T2#
Boesku trying to control from McDonald's half guard. McDonald has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Boesku preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.#T3#
Boesku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boesku pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boesku is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T4#
Boesku performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boesku throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Boesku's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

 

Event: WPGC 2.0     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023





180 cm
36 yrs
179 lbs



170 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kersikov pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov pulls McDonald in to control the position.
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.#SUB#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Kersikov
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
McDonald isn't going anywhere.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
Kersikov staying calm.#T2#
Kersikov taking a break here but McDonald is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
McDonald tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T3#
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kersikov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov postures up. #T5#
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (7) Kersikov
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (2) vs (9) Kersikov
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald gets full guard.#T6##SUB#
McDonald working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
McDonald trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
McDonald has a hand on Kersikov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kersikov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (12) Kersikov
McDonald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (2) vs (15) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T7#
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and McDonald manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (15) Kersikov
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
McDonald advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov is looking to reverse the position.#T9##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDonald's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
Kersikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (7) vs (17) Kersikov
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov passes into half guard. #T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
McDonald is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald trying to control but Kersikov postures up. #SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 (9) vs (17) Kersikov#T13#
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Kersikov is working away. #SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald controlling the pace. #T14#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
McDonald is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kersikov!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (12) vs (17) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 17 to 12.
Our winner, Volodymyr Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWC 343     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023





195 cm
30 yrs
180 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Bandito getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) McDonald
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.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard.
Bandito passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) McDonald#T1#
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is really stuck here.
Bandito is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (5) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
I've been told that McDonald has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
Bandito is not content to let McDonald control the position. #T3#
Bandito tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?#T4#
McDonald stalling.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bandito 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: Bandito (10) vs (5) McDonald
Bandito trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to control but can't. #T5#
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (13) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
Bandito looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (5) McDonald
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandito goes for an armbar but McDonald turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (7) McDonald
Bandito has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T8#
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald postures up.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (21) vs (7) McDonald#T9#
Bandito looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonald!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (9) McDonald
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (9) McDonald#T10#
Bandito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Bandito trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Bandito trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
McDonald is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (11) McDonald#T12#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandito working a defensive guard here. #T13#
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (23) vs (14) McDonald
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
McDonald trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T14#
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Bandito is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandito has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (25) vs (14) McDonald

And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 25 to 14.
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023





159 cm
41 yrs
168 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
179 lbs


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 42 wins and 33 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Steel's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDonald has Steel in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) McDonald
Steel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steel'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.
Steel wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Steel 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.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald looking for subs from the bottom but Steel mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to hold on but Steel pushes him away.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Steel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Steel controlling his opponent.
McDonald regains half guard.#T4#
Steel passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (11) vs (2) McDonald
Steel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (13) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald regains half guard.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on McDonald's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDonald.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (16) vs (2) McDonald
Steel prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.
Steel moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (19) vs (2) McDonald
Good control from Steel.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Steel.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
McDonald breaks Steel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (19) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Steel's guard.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Steel seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
Steel continues to stall.
McDonald won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (21) vs (4) McDonald
Steel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (24) vs (4) McDonald#T6#
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
McDonald regains half guard.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
McDonald is trying to control but can't. #T7#
Steel controlling the pace. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Steel.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom. #T8#
McDonald won't allow Steel to pass to mount. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (27) vs (4) McDonald
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (27) vs (6) McDonald
Steel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald looks winded!#T9##SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Steel is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel trying to control but McDonald postures up.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel controlling the position well. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T10##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Steel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel controlling the position well. #T11##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Steel is trying is best to control the position here.
More hug and hope from Steel.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel trying to control but McDonald postures up. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Steel gets full guard.#T12#
Steel is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (29) vs (6) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T13#
Steel controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel continues to hold on tight.#T14##SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel is stalling in the full guard.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito     
Date:   Jan 15, 2023





198 cm
33 yrs
210 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Gunter's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunter (0) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Gunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunter manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Gunter's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunter'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.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gunter!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gunter (4) vs (2) McDonald
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunter staying calm.
Gunter works to advance to full mount. McDonald defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gunter (6) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Gunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Gunter controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
McDonald wants to hold on but Gunter pushes him away.
Gunter 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 starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Gunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Gunter has control of the leg. #T3#
Gunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gunter works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (9) vs (2) McDonald
Gunter wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gunter controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gunter.
McDonald has given up his back here. Will Gunter look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gunter (12) vs (2) McDonald
Gunter 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.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gunter controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gunter is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
Gunter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape. #T5#
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can McDonald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald tries to escape but Gunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gunter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald turns into Gunter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (12) vs (4) McDonald
Gunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Gunter 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: Gunter (14) vs (4) McDonald#T6##SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunter pulls his head out easily.
Gunter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunter prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Gunter slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunter looking to pass the guard. #T7##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Gunter pushes his legs off easily.
Gunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunter defends it easily.
Gunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Gunter defends it easily. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Gunter pushes his legs off easily. #T8#
Gunter stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Gunter'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.#SUB2#
Gunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunter wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunter pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunter prevents McDonald from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Gunter.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Gunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunter is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Gunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (17) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Gunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gunter (20) vs (4) McDonald
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
Gunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Gunter gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gunter controlling the positon.#T11#
Gunter avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Gunter.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gunter is stinking the place up with his stalling.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T12#
McDonald is really stuck here.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gunter is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Gunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (20) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Gunter.#SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunter has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (22) vs (6) McDonald
Gunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunter content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunter defends well.#T13#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (25) vs (6) McDonald
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Gunter controls the position.
McDonald tries to bench press Gunter off him but Gunter keeps the position.
Gunter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gunter tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Gunter controls the position.
Gunter advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gunter (27) vs (6) McDonald
Gunter looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gunter controlling from mount.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Gunter maintains control.
Gunter controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunter has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
After the fight, Trevina Gunter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWCFN 10     
Date:   Jan 13, 2023





189 cm
43 yrs
199 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 25 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lucan wants a takedown.
McDonald jumps guard but Lucan stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Lucan has McDonald pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McDonald tumbling to the mat - Lucan dives into McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald seems keen to control Lucan's posture.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucan defends it easily.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lucan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan advances to half guard.
Lucan wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB#
Lucan 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. #SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
Lucan works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (0) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lucan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McDonald has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2#
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Lucan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Lucan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lucan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
McDonald trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is staying active underneath Lucan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lucan wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald is staying active underneath Lucan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5##SUB#
Lucan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Lucan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lucan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lucan defends it easily.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
McDonald keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lucan 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 Lucan. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#T7#
Lucan is taking a breather. McDonald says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
McDonald trying to control here. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
McDonald trying to control but Lucan postures up.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Lucan moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (8) vs (0) McDonald#T8#
Lucan looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lucan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonald!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Lucan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (12) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Lucan working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is in no mood to give up.
Lucan trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #T9#
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Lucan isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Lucan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lucan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lucan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lucan's best efforts.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Lucan sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lucan 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. #T10#
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucan is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Lucan. #SUB#
Lucan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Lucan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T12##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Lucan is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucan tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lucan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lucan has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Edwin Lucan spoke after the fight, saying 'Death be to you all.'.

 

Event: ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7     
Date:   Dec 31, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
179 lbs



185 cm
36 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Notturna gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Notturna#SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Notturna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Notturna manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Notturna's guard. #SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Notturna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Notturna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
McDonald 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. #SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Notturna has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McDonald 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.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Notturna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Notturna manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Notturna's guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Notturna.#T2#
McDonald advances to half guard. #SUB#
Notturna is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Notturna is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Notturna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #T3#
McDonald prevents Notturna from improving his position.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Notturna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Notturna doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald. #SUB#
Notturna is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald. #SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Notturna is defending well. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Notturna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Notturna keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #SUB#
McDonald 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.
Notturna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna passes McDonald's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Notturna 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 Notturna. #SUB2#
Notturna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T5##SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Notturna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Notturna thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Notturna defends easily. #T6##SUB2#
Notturna 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. #SUB#
Notturna got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Notturna has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Notturna defends well.
Notturna tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into McDonald's guard.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Notturna controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Notturna drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick Notturna off! Notturna jumps back into McDonald's guard. #SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Notturna has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Notturna's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Notturna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily. #SUB2#
Notturna working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily. #T8##SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Notturna is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
McDonald 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.
McDonald passes Notturna's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on Notturna's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Notturna.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (2) Notturna#SUB#
McDonald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Notturna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Notturna shrugs it off. #T9#
Notturna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Notturna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Notturna felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Notturna is defending well. #SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Notturna is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Notturna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Notturna is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Notturna!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (10) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
McDonald working for a submission but Notturna is keeping him at bay. #T11#
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
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.#SUB#
McDonald is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Notturna has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Notturna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald passes Notturna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.
Notturna manages to get to full guard. #T12##SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Notturna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T13##SUB#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Notturna sees it coming and defends easily.
Notturna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Notturna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald pushing down on Notturna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Notturna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Notturna is defending it quite comfortably.
Notturna gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Notturna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Notturna's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: CWC Fight Night 6     
Date:   Oct 28, 2022





195 cm
29 yrs
180 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandito's waist but Bandito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
McDonald has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bandito stuffs the takedown.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Bandito fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Bandito scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) McDonald
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.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandito got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandito has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) McDonald
Bandito trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) McDonald
Bandito trying to control here.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.#T2#
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandito has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) McDonald
Bandito passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
McDonald is not content to let Bandito control the position. #SUB#
Bandito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
McDonald tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bandito controls the position from side control.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald is not content to let Bandito control the position.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Bandito stalls from top position.
McDonald is not content to let Bandito control the position. #SUB#
Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald wants to control but Bandito postures up.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (13) vs (2) McDonald
Bandito fails to advance to McDonald's back.
Bandito moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (16) vs (2) McDonald#SUB#
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy. #T5#
Bandito is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (4) McDonald
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (4) McDonald
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Bandito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bandito works his way back into a safe position though.
Bandito slips nicely into half guard.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
McDonald is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (21) vs (4) McDonald
Bandito forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (24) vs (4) McDonald#SUB#
Bandito working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is in bad spot here. #SUB#
McDonald won't enjoy being in this position. Bandito looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - McDonald is tapping - it's over boys! Bandito picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWC 326 - Prelims     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022





195 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) McDonald
Johnson is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
McDonald 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.
Johnson controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#SUB#
Johnson 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.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Johnson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
McDonald is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (2) McDonald
Johnson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McDonald is holding on tight.
McDonald tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson mounts McDonald! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald frees his head quite easily. #T4#
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but McDonald is in no mood to give up.
McDonald regains half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (11) vs (2) McDonald#T5##SUB#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (11) vs (4) McDonald
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (13) vs (4) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily. #SUB#
Johnson 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. #SUB2#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Johnson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (16) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6##SUB#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7##SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Johnson 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. #T8##SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (16) vs (8) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDonald doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (18) vs (8) McDonald#SUB#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9##SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#T10##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (21) vs (8) McDonald#SUB#
McDonald is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Johnson locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McDonald is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
After winning the bout, Drake Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWC 322 - Prelims     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022





180 cm
33 yrs
179 lbs



175 cm
35 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Dagestanskiy#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dagestanskiy dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Dagestanskiy defends it easily.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dagestanskiy defends well.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Dagestanskiy pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dagestanskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dagestanskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Dagestanskiy tries to pass.
Dagestanskiy pushing down on McDonald's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Dagestanskiy. #SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the pace. #SUB#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dagestanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T4#
Dagestanskiy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald gets full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dagestanskiy slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Dagestanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Dagestanskiy tries to pass. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dagestanskiy passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Dagestanskiy
McDonald tries to buck Dagestanskiy off but Dagestanskiy is having none of it.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Dagestanskiy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (8) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy prevents McDonald from getting the reversal.#T7#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald tries to hold on but Dagestanskiy pushes him away.
McDonald is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the action. #T8#
McDonald regains half guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Dagestanskiy slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Dagestanskiy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (11) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy working for a submission but McDonald is keeping him at bay.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
Dagestanskiy wants to control the pace but McDonald is squirming around nicely. #T10##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dagestanskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagestanskiy has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy defends easily. #T11#
Dagestanskiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dagestanskiy stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (14) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy wants to control but McDonald is keeping him busy.
McDonald struggling a bit here.
Dagestanskiy is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Dagestanskiy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dagestanskiy prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dagestanskiy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Dagestanskiy controls the position.
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dagestanskiy is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dagestanskiy pulls his head out easily.
Dagestanskiy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Dagestanskiy is controlling well.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy 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: McDonald (6) vs (14) Dagestanskiy
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dagestanskiy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McDonald's guard! Nice work there by Dagestanskiy!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (16) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dagestanskiy wins on points by 16 to 6.
A victorious Khaba Dagestanskiy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWC 318 - Prelims     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022





182 cm
33 yrs
170 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Steve The Samurai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Samurai pinned against the cage. The Samurai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Samurai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Samurai tries to counter with a takedown but McDonald is quick to defend against it.
McDonald tries for a takedown but The Samurai circles away easily#TD#
and The Samurai counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: The Samurai (4) vs (0) McDonald
The Samurai trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
The Samurai happy to just control the position for now.
The Samurai working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Samurai has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: The Samurai (6) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is looking to improve his position but The Samurai isn't that keen on the idea.
The Samurai trying to control but McDonald is having none of it. #T1#
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but The Samurai has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
The Samurai jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McDonald manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Samurai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McDonald!
Score +2 for reaching mount: The Samurai (8) vs (0) McDonald
The Samurai controlling the pace for now.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
McDonald is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Samurai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
The Samurai controlling his opponent.
McDonald tries to hold on but The Samurai pushes him away.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding The Samurai's attempts to control the action.
The Samurai controlling from mount. #T3#
McDonald can't escape the position.
The Samurai looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
The Samurai is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McDonald is surviving well by controlling The Samurai's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
The Samurai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Samurai controlling from mount.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
The Samurai is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Samurai tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Samurai trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Samurai is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Samurai in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
The Samurai trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
The Samurai is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
The Samurai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The Samurai 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 The Samurai. #T6#
McDonald trying to control but The Samurai postures up.
McDonald tries to roll over but The Samurai keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Samurai pulls his head out easily.
The Samurai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Samurai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: The Samurai (8) vs (2) McDonald#T7##SUB#
The Samurai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McDonald should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, The Samurai has tightened it up now! McDonald should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve The Samurai!
Our winner, Steve The Samurai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: CWC 315 - Prelims     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022





180 cm
24 yrs
180 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
179 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Sisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sisko was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sisko (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sisko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Sisko trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sisko has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sisko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sisko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sisko!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sisko (4) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko slows the pace down.
We've been hearing that Sisko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Sisko happy to just control the position for now.
McDonald gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Sisko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko moves into full mount! McDonald won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (7) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount but Sisko keeps good control and instead manages to take McDonald's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sisko (10) vs (2) McDonald#T2#
Sisko trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald is trying to break free.
Sisko not allowing McDonald to control his hands.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
McDonald is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sisko. #SUB#
Sisko is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McDonald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McDonald for a finish.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
Sisko is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3##SUB#
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald prevents Sisko from getting a body triangle.
Sisko is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sisko looking to break McDonald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McDonald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sisko will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Sisko controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Sisko breaks the grip.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
Sisko tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
Sisko has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sisko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T5#
McDonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sisko's guard. Nice work there by McDonald.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (10) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Sisko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sisko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McDonald has Sisko in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (12) vs (4) McDonald
Sisko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sisko trying to control the pace. #T6##SUB#
Sisko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into half guard.
Sisko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Sisko slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sisko pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (15) vs (4) McDonald
Sisko controlling from mount.
McDonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald regains half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Sisko is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Sisko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Sisko slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Sisko has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (18) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Sisko isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Sisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sisko trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald working a defensive guard here. #T10#
Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle here but Sisko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (21) vs (4) McDonald
Sisko trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Sisko is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Sisko controls the position.#SUB#
Sisko tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
Sisko staying calm.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (21) vs (6) McDonald#T12#
Sisko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sisko defends it well.
Sisko trying to control here. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Sisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
Sisko wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy. #SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sisko sees it coming and defends easily.
Sisko is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Sisko is defending well. #T13##SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
McDonald trying to work for an americana but Sisko has managed to regain full guard.
Sisko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sisko dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sisko (23) vs (6) McDonald
Sisko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sisko defends well.#T14##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sisko passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sisko (26) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald looks winded!
Sisko staying calm.#SUB#
Sisko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald tries to buck Sisko off but Sisko is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko takes the fight on points by 26 to 6.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: SFL 155 | Koivisto vs Balushi     
Date:   May 04, 2022
#R1##TD2#
McDonald darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but Bronco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald to get the leverage.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McDonald lands with a punch from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McDonald working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bronco is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Bronco defends the submission attempt.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bronco defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bronco.#SUB#
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bronco is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Bronco working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily. #T1#
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McDonald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bronco's head.#SUB#
McDonald has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bronco to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McDonald is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bronco pulls down on the head and he's put McDonald to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bronco!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Bronco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: SFL 147 | Poli vs Road     
Date:   Mar 23, 2022
#R1#
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smart is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
Smart throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smart lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Smart checks it #TD#
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Smart defends it easily. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smart passes into half guard.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T1#
McDonald wants to control but Smart is keeping busy. #SUB2#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Smart is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smart connects with a nice short shot to McDonald's temple.
Smart is controlling the pace.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Smart is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Smart is stalling in the full guard.
Smart working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Smart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smart works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
Smart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smart wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Smart working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVB#
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smart keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald postures up.
Smart is trying to hold McDonald in close to prevent damage but McDonald has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Smart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smart tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Smart is defending it quite comfortably.
Smart is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Smart is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smart is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smart avoid being mounted?
Smart wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Smart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Smart is out of range.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Smart tries to sprawl out of it but McDonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Smart clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smart.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald tries to work over Smart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Smart gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Smart manages to pass into side control anyway.
Smart trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Smart working the head and body with strikes.
Smart working McDonald over with strikes. #SUB2#
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald taking some punishment here, with Smart in his half guard.
Smart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDonald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smart pulls his head out easily.
Smart slips a nice elbow through McDonald's hands, connecting with McDonald's forehead.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Smart there. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!#T2#
Smart lands a big elbow - McDonald is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Smart!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
An out of breath Peter Smart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: SFL 141 | Garuda vs Kardashian     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
McDonald lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Road checks the leg kick.
Road throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Road. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Road lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Road.#CL2#
Road closes the distance and pushes McDonald back into the cage.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Road's elbow.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Road prevents it.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Road misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Road.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald.
A short uppercut from Road.
Road lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
McDonald presses Road against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Road blocks a body shot from McDonald. #T1#
Road misses with the head strike.
Road makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Road is keeping busy.
Road lands a body punch.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Road gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Road softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Road scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Road lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Road lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Road backwards.
Road has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Road pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
McDonald has clasped his hands together around Road's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Road works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2##SUB2#
Road looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald is working Road over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Road is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Road is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is sitting in close to Road's body. Road has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McDonald is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McDonald is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Road.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raate Road!
During a confident post fight interview, Raate Road thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'.

 

Event: SFL 136 | Sitsongrit Returns     
Date:   Feb 09, 2022
#R1#
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Budluvski checks it
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses the jab.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald. #TD#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
McDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Budluvski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McDonald in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Budluvski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David McDonald!
David McDonald seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SFL 131 | Bangin vs Smart     
Date:   Jan 19, 2022
#R1##TD#
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Road's guard.#SUB2#
Road is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald distracts Road with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
McDonald advances position into side control!
Road takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Road can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Road is looking for a sweep.
McDonald trying to control the action but Road is working from the bottom.
Road is trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Road keeps working.
Road is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back!#T2#
McDonald trying to control the hands but Road won't let him.
Road has the hooks in. McDonald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Road scores with strikes from the back.
Road scores with punches to the body.
Road lands shots from the back.
Road lands a shot to the head.
McDonald can't escape the position. #T3#
Road misses with a punch to the head.
McDonald can't escape the position.
Road is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Road. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Road's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald won't allow Road to sweep him here.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Road looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily. #SUB2#
Road looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Road avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Road's guard. #SUB2#
Road looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Road takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raate Road will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Road rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Road stuffs the takedown attempt from McDonald. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Road moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Road throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a head kick but Road moves out of range.
McDonald throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Road throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Road. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Road.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Road circles away.
Road lands with an uppercut that bounces McDonald off the cage and back into range.
Road tries a head kick but it misses.
Road scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald walks into a jab.#T1#
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raate Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Road's corner calls for a 1-2. Road obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Road lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonald at a distance.
Raate Road is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Road keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Road.
Road has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Road tries a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Road lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Road's leg but Road calmly moves out of range.
Road connects with an inside leg kick.
Road uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Road.
Road tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Road is out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Road crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McDonald - the referee stops the clock and Road gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McDonald. Road manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Road avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Raate Road seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald slips under a jab from Road.
Road looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Road blocks it.
Road throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.#SUB2#
Road is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
McDonald won't allow Road to sweep him here. #T3#
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDonald stands up over Road, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Road escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Road has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Road looking for a sweep. Not yet Road, not yet. #SUB2#
Road is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McDonald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raate Road showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Road scores with a punch to the head.
Road goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Road blocks it.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Road misses with a body shot.
And McDonald counters with a quick kick to the body but Road blocks it.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Road.
Road throws a head kick that half lands.
Road pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Road avoids it.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Road.
Road scores with a decent looking hook.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Road circles away easily
and Road counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Road misses with the body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McDonald working over Road with some ground and pound. Road looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
McDonald is trying to control. Road wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Road is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Road is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Road is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDonald won't allow Road to sweep him here.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Road is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Road.
Road looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Road fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Road is quick to defend against it.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for McDonald. #T4#
Road throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald goes for a double leg but Road avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Road continues to drive forward.#TD#
McDonald has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Road is trying to keep an underhook but McDonald manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Road wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Road trying to control from the bottom.
Road taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Road trying to control but McDonald postures up.
Road regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raate Road.
I've got Road winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raate Road!

Raate Road decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
McDonald lands a front kick.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a body kick that stops Lawrence in his tracks momentarily. #TD#
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lawrence looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McDonald trying to control the position but Lawrence is working away.
McDonald working the ground and pound but Lawrence is defending the strikes.
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!
Lawrence manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDonald controlling the pace.
Lawrence tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
McDonald looks to land a strike but Lawrence avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawrence is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
Lawrence thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonald's head. #T2#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McDonald wants to control but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Lawrence is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
McDonald tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
Lawrence stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence moves out of range of the body kick.
Lawrence lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.#KD2#
Lawrence throws a big overhand right that connects, sending McDonald tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
Oh McDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawrence loads up on a big left hand. McDonald felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lawrence looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! McDonald can't hide his disappointment, as Lawrence celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malachi Lawrence!

 

Event: SFL 114 | Barbarian vs Bone     
Date:   Nov 10, 2021
#R1#
McDonald tries to move into range but Erwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Erwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Erwin misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Erwin misses its intended target.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Erwin avoids it easily.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erwin throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
Erwin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Erwin's knee but Erwin avoids it well.
Erwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDonald connects with a jab.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
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!
McDonald digs a good hook to Erwin's body.
Erwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Erwin. Those never looked like landing.
Erwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erwin slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erwin.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Erwin avoids it easily.
We've been told by Erwin's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Derek Erwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erwin moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
Erwin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Erwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Erwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
Erwin is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Erwin moves his leg out of the way.
Erwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Erwin.
McDonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
A swing and a miss from Erwin.
Erwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erwin sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Erwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Erwin thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erwin.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Erwin counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Erwin misses.
Erwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
Erwin slips a straight right by McDonald.
Erwin swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Erwin fights it but they end up in guard.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Erwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Erwin looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald is trying to control. Erwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Erwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Erwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB#
Erwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is pressing down on Erwin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Erwin is holding on for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald winds up and cracks Erwin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Erwin is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Erwin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Erwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Erwin misses.
Erwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Erwin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Erwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Erwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Erwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erwin stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Erwin looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Erwin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Erwin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Derek Erwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Erwin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Erwin fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Erwin throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Erwin scores with a jab.
Erwin avoids the head kick by McDonald.
It looked like Erwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erwin ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Erwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Erwin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Erwin.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erwin scores with a one two! McDonald had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Erwin lands a body shot.
Erwin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Erwin misses with the combination.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Erwin steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erwin throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
Erwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Erwin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Erwin thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
Erwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Erwin.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Erwin's guard.

Erwin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Erwin throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald throws a hook but Erwin blocks it.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Erwin lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Erwin misses the jab.
Erwin loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Erwin throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range. #T3#
McDonald defending well as Erwin loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald thuds his shin into the meat of Erwin's side.
Erwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Erwin. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Erwin jabs at McDonald's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Erwin misses the target.
Erwin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Erwin!
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erwin keeps working.
Erwin tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
McDonald in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McDonald trying to control but Erwin is having none of it.
Erwin wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.#T4#
McDonald wants to control the pace but Erwin is squirming around nicely.
McDonald cracks Erwin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Erwin tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
Erwin is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Erwin hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald working Erwin over with strikes here.
Erwin tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Erwin tries to improve his position but McDonald has taken his back! McDonald has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Erwin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! McDonald pushes Erwin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, David McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Derek Erwin was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'.

 

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli     
Date:   Oct 06, 2021
#R1#
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Smart fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Smart persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smart scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Smart counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smart defends it easily.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smart gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a triangle but Smart defends it easily.
Smart is working McDonald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart landing with the ground and pound.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Smart distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart stands up over McDonald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow. #SUB2#
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 Smart'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.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.#T3#
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Smart has passed into half guard.
Smart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smart landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smart lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Smart lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked McDonald! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smart jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Smart!
An out of breath Peter Smart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 100 | The Matrix     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021
#R1#
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Kekoa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald defending well as Kekoa loads up on a big left hand.
Kekoa loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.#TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kekoa did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kekoa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McDonald.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Kekoa is keeping the position.
Kekoa seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kekoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald pushing down on Kekoa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Kekoa trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Kekoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Kekoa dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekoa's head.
McDonald wants to control but Kekoa is keeping him busy.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Kekoa defends it.
McDonald missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Kekoa is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kekoa is defending well.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kekoa's head.
Kekoa is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kekoa continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Kekoa is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kekoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald.
Kekoa is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Kekoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kekoa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kekoa slips a jab from McDonald.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kekoa. McDonald shrugs it off though.
Kekoa throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kekoa's waist but Kekoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Kekoa connects with a crisp jab.
Eddie Kekoa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kekoa cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
A clash of legs there as Kekoa blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheers as Kekoa lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.
Kekoa throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a single leg into guard. Kekoa didn't expect that.
Kekoa keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Kekoa wants to stand up but McDonald is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David McDonald dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kekoa connects with a jab.
Kekoa misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
Kekoa cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eddie Kekoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekoa throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kekoa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kekoa lands a right hook to the body.
Kekoa connects with the punch.
Kekoa with a nice calf kick.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekoa manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a nice leg kick.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kekoa counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Kekoa counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Kekoa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Kekoa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kekoa throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kekoa defends it well.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Kekoa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekoa throws out the jab.
Kekoa misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Kekoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kekoa scores with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Kekoa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
McDonald scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kekoa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McDonald trying to control the action but Kekoa is working from the bottom.
McDonald working away.#T2#
McDonald looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kekoa is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekoa keeps working.
McDonald in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McDonald lands a few punches from side control.
McDonald working away.
McDonald wants to control but Kekoa is keeping him busy.
Kekoa is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it. #SUB2#
McDonald goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kekoa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDonald but great work by Kekoa.#T3#
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Kekoa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Kekoa slows the pace down.
McDonald tries to buck Kekoa off but Kekoa is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald trying to remain calm as Kekoa controls from the top position.
Kekoa trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
Kekoa wants to stand but McDonald is controlling his arm.
Kekoa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McDonald will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kekoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kekoa gets to mount! McDonald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McDonald is looking to improve his position but Kekoa isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kekoa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kekoa throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kekoa won't be happy with that.
Kekoa is looking for a sweep.
Kekoa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McDonald.
McDonald creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kekoa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kekoa's legs.
McDonald misses with the ground and pound.
McDonald cracks Kekoa with a big elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kekoa prevents McDonald from moving into mount.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
David McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
The ground and pound from McDonald seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Kekoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kekoa can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McDonald tries to score with some ground and pound. Kekoa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kekoa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kekoa is not content to let McDonald control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
McDonald misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kekoa is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kekoa counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kekoa.
Kekoa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Kekoa sprawls well.
Kekoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kekoa's waist but Kekoa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
Eddie Kekoa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Kekoa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kekoa misses with a straight right.
Kekoa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kekoa. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Kekoa.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slow jab from Kekoa misses its intended target.
Kekoa throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Kekoa.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Kekoa is looking to counter punch.
Kekoa lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kekoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David McDonald.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!

Our winner, David McDonald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SFL 92 | Bangin vs Budluvski     
Date:   Aug 15, 2021
#R1#
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Terrorelli backs up against the cage.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Terrorelli's body.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrorelli is just out of range.
Terrorelli looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Terrorelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Terrorelli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDonald throws a head kick but Terrorelli moves out of range.
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!
Terrorelli with a jab.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrorelli takes one to the chin there.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrorelli's sensitive parts.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Terrorelli.#T1#
Terrorelli ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrorelli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Terrorelli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Terrorelli misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Terrorelli.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Terrorelli counters with a low kick, right behind McDonald 's knee.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald cracks Terrorelli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald throws a right hand that Terrorelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Terrorelli also avoids with ease.#CL#
Terrorelli closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Terrorelli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrorelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Terrorelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Terrorelli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Terrorelli is struggling to control the position.
Terrorelli gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Terrorelli.
McDonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Terrorelli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Terrorelli on the inside. #TD#
Terrorelli pulls McDonald into guard.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Terrorelli has wrist control.
McDonald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Terrorelli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Terrorelli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Terrorelli! #REVR#
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terrorelli cracks McDonald with a big elbow. #T3#
Terrorelli advances nicely into full mount.
Terrorelli breaks from McDonald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Terrorelli lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Terrorelli thowing shots but they're missing.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Terrorelli punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
Terrorelli scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Terrorelli trying to control but McDonald is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Terrorelli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Terrorelli controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrorelli continues to stall.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Terrorelli looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The referee warns McDonald that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Terrorelli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Terrorelli finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrorelli landing strikes, looking to finish!
McDonald can't escape the position.
Terrorelli connects with a bit shot that sees McDonald covering up! More strikes from Terrorelli and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Terrorelli is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobi Terrorelli!
Tobi Terrorelli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SFL 85 | Bangin vs Bronco     
Date:   Jul 18, 2021
#R1#
McDonald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurminen finds it's way round the side to connect with McDonald's head.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nurminen 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.
Nurminen fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurminen.
McDonald tries to clinch but Nurminen is having none of it.
Kebab Nurminen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Nurminen's knee but Nurminen avoids it well.
Nurminen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Nurminen scores with a nice head shot.
Nurminen connects with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nurminen pinned against the cage. Nurminen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Nurminen moved out of range nicely.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Nurminen drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Nurminen. #BC#
Nurminen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurminen punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurminen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurminen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonald scrambles back to his feet.
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurminen.
McDonald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Nurminen dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Nurminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nurminen.
Nurminen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.#T2#
Nurminen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nurminen uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McDonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nurminen looks up at the clock and then as McDonald takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurminen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nurminen working the head with strikes.
McDonald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nurminen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McDonald trying to hold on to Nurminen's head to control him but Nurminen postures up.
McDonald tries to roll over but Nurminen keeps him under control.
Nurminen is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McDonald tries to roll over but Nurminen keeps him under control.
McDonald moves into full guard.
Nurminen scoring with some ground and pound.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Nurminen from controlling successfully.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurminen's guard. #REVB#
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Nurminen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Nurminen defends easily. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Nurminen pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Nurminen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurminen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nurminen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Nurminen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Nurminen punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurminen.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Nurminen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurminen chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Nurminen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Nurminen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurminen preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nurminen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurminen cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Nurminen defends easily.
Nurminen chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nurminen is aware though and is defending well.
Nurminen works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Nurminen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Nurminen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nurminen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald pulls down on the head and he's put Nurminen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!
David McDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SFL 75 | Simon vs River     
Date:   May 28, 2021
#R1#
Nator loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick but Nator moves out of range.
Nator blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Nator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
McDonald blocks a jab.
Nator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nator lands with a cross.
Nator connects with a body shot.
Nator misses with a low kick.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nator.
Spurgu Nator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Nator.
Nator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.#T1#
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nator takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Nator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Nator counters with a one-two to the body.
Nator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Nator misses with a leg kick.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
McDonald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nator dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Nator 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. #T2#
Nator stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald working for a triangle but Nator defends it easily.
Nator is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Nator has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
McDonald wants to get back to full guard but Nator has mounted him!
My spies in Zenarals' House inform me that Nator has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nator controlling his opponent.
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
McDonald reaches up to try and control the position but Nator seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McDonald rolls and tries to escape and now Nator has his back! #SUB2#
Nator is persistently looking for the submission but McDonald is defending it well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nator's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
McDonald trying to control the action but Nator just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nator really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
McDonald wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spurgu Nator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonald throws a push kick but Nator slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Nator moved away.
Nator lands a jab-cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Nator blocks the leg kick.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nator.
Nator missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nator throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
McDonald swings for the body but Nator moves out of range.
Nator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nator connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
Nator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Nator sees coming a mile off.
Nator blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Nator cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.#T1#
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Nator is just out of range.
Nator misses with a low kick.
Nator takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spurgu Nator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nator blocks a leg kick.
Nator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nator misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Nator was not able to check.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nator.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nator. Nator obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nator throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Nator sees it coming and checks it nicely.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald swings for the body but Nator moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Nator misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Nator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nator is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald throws a front kick aimed at Nator's knee but Nator avoids it well.
Nator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonald is looking to wear down Nator with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonald swings for the body but Nator moves out of range.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald slips under a jab from Nator.
McDonald half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nator connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Nator lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Nator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nator.
Nator does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nator missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nator scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Nator avoids it well.
Nator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nator stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nator wants it to stay on the feet.
Nator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nator.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
Nator tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Nator avoided it.#T4#
Nator scores with a one two! McDonald had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Nator throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Nator throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nator.
McDonald is looking to slow Nator down with leg kicks.
Nator clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonald's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nator thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nator lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spurgu Nator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Nator.
Nator missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nator's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Nator.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Nator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nator lands a head shot.
Nator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Nator.
Nator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Nator.
Nator misses with a wild combination.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Nator throws a head kick that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nator's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald keeps Nator at a distance using the push kick.
Nator attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
McDonald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Nator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nator.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Nator misses with a looping left.
McDonald throws a head kick but Nator moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Nator. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nator throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Nator avoids it well and moves away.
Nator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nator throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald lands a head kick! #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a right hand that Nator ducks under and follows up with a left that Nator also avoids with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Nator blocks the leg kick.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nator takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nator - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nator. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spurgu Nator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nator lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDonald backs up against the cage.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nator jabs at McDonald's body.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Nator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nator connects with a looping right hand.
Nator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Nator.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nator scores with a decent looking hook.
Nator throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from McDonald.
Nator has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Nator does no damage. #T4#
Nator misses with a body kick.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Nator checks it.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spurgu Nator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Nator.
Nator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nator cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nator darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nator digs a good body shot into McDonald's ribs.
Nator throws a front kick that sends McDonald stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Nator avoids it.
A low kick lands for Nator.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spurgu Nator comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nator 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spurgu Nator!

An out of breath Spurgu Nator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SFL 66 | Simon vs Georgiev     
Date:   May 01, 2021
#R1#
Damba avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Damba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Damba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Damba there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Damba circles away quickly and effectively.
Damba throws a combination that misses #TD#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Damba fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald postures up and lands a big shot to Damba's brow.
McDonald is working Damba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Damba keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Damba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!#SUB2#
Damba is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McDonald rolls with it to try and escape but Damba cranks on the arm and McDonald is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dado Damba!

 

Event: SMASH: Knox vs Steelers 2     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Von Mises with a nice calf kick.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Mises throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Von Mises.
Von Mises connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Von Mises checks a leg kick.
Von Mises feints a counter leg kick.
Von Mises scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Von Mises, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald takes a swing at Von Mises's ribcage but misses. #T1#
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Von Mises finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
Von Mises tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Mises.
Von Mises throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Von Mises throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
McDonald rushes Von Mises and presses him up against the cage.
Von Mises jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Von Mises gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Mises throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Mises throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Von Mises scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Mises with a nice cross.
Von Mises throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Mises throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Von Mises throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald. #T2#
Von Mises keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
Ludwig Von Mises is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a low kick.
McDonald is looking for a counter combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a low kick but Von Mises avoids it.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Von Mises on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Von Mises.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
McDonald gets a clinch.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Mises tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Von Mises moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Mises scores with a nice right hand.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Von Mises checks it well.
Von Mises scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald wants to clinch.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Mises obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Mises.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
Von Mises misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for McDonald. #T4#
Von Mises scoring well with a low kick there.
A cross from Von Mises lands.
McDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Mises buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald pushes Von Mises away with a front kick.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Mises shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Von Mises keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Mises scores with a decent looking hook.
Von Mises walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McDonald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Von Mises throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Von Mises dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Mises is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Von Mises's belly button to the back.
Von Mises throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body punch
enabling Von Mises to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Von Mises only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Von Mises has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McDonald is looking to wear down Von Mises with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Von Mises.
Von Mises connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Von Mises just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Mises rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like McDonald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Mises.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Mises swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Mises misses with a double jab.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Mises fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Von Mises tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald tries to clinch but Von Mises moves out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
McDonald moves out of range as Von Mises strikes.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Von Mises avoids them all with ease.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Mises.
Von Mises misses with a head kick.
Von Mises fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Von Mises rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Mises.
McDonald swings for the body but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Mises avoided it.
Von Mises dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Mises misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Von Mises, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Mises has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Von Mises improves position.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Mises uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Von Mises takes a knee right on the jaw!
Von Mises tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
Von Mises tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Von Mises drops back down to his feet.
McDonald pushes off an throws an elbow but Von Mises leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
McDonald tries to clinch there but Von Mises circles away.
Von Mises looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Von Mises avoids it well and moves away.
Von Mises swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.#T3#
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Mises.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Mises sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Mises is trying to control but can't.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Mises keeps working. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Von Mises is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from McDonald. #T4#
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Von Mises's head.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Von Mises is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Von Mises is trying to control but can't.
Von Mises is looking to improve his position.
Von Mises is still trying to improve position.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
Von Mises scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Mises.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Von Mises counters with a two punch combo.
Von Mises keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Von Mises scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Mises fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Mises manages to avoid it.
Von Mises dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt. #T1#
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Mises but Von Mises pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Mises can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Von Mises checks it.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Von Mises keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##TD#
Von Mises gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Von Mises working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily. #SUB2#
Von Mises throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McDonald escapes and throws Von Mises's legs to the side, diving into side control!
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!
Von Mises is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
McDonald goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Von Mises has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for McDonald but great work by Von Mises.#T3#
McDonald is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Von Mises off and has taken his back!
Von Mises covers up after that shot from McDonald.
I really don't envy Von Mises right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Von Mises.
McDonald avoiding Von Mises 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for the choke from the back position but Von Mises is controlling his hands well.
Von Mises tries to escape the position. #SUB#
McDonald is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Von Mises right now. #T4#
Von Mises rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald prevents Von Mises from improving his position.
McDonald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Von Mises has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for McDonald. Oh but Von Mises has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! McDonald goes limp - he's gone! Von Mises jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ludwig Von Mises!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ludwig Von Mises made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: SMASH: Nekele vs Knox     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Line stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Line has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Line.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Line tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Line sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Line is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
We've been informed that McDonald has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line misses the body punch
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Line backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Line shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald takes one on the button.#CL#
Line moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Line with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Line forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald tries to circle away but Line has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Line lands with a right to the head.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Line is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Line takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries to break free but Line pushes him back against the cage.
Line working aggressively here. #BC#
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line throws a leg kick #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.
McDonald pushes down on Line's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Line is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Line misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
Line throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
McDonald walks into a left hand. #CL#
Line closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald has Line pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Line manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald is working for takedown but Line is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Line lands an uppercut.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Line backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Line.
Line wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Line avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald works over Line's head and body with a nice combination.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Line misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Line.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line slips a jab and a cross from McDonald. #T3#
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Line throws out a powerful jab.
Line looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Line with a hook.
McDonald moves out of range as Line strikes.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Line throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Line avoids it easily.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McDonald counter with a right hand. #T4#
Line misses with a low kick.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Line looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Line.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Line.
Line tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald thinks about the counter body kick.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Line darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Line moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to push Line away but Line has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Line keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Line.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.#BC#
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
McDonald with the inside leg kick. #T1#
That kick from Line tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Line misses
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Line darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald tries to circle away but Line has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Line, against the cage.
Gustav Line has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald misses with the head strike. #BC#
Line breaks the clinch.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Line with a nice calf kick.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Line pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line. #BC#
Line manages to break the clinch.
McDonald slips a straight right by Line.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Line throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
Nice cross by Line.
McDonald tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Line! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Trump     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Tarlac throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tarlac connects with an inside leg kick.
Tarlac swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarlac duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
As Tarlac looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tarlac.
McDonald swinging wildly here. #T1#
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tarlac won't be happy with that.
McDonald works to advance to full mount. Tarlac defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
McDonald working for a submission but Tarlac is keeping him at bay.
McDonald is looking to work his way around to Tarlac's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Tarlac defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McDonald.
Tarlac is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
McDonald is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tarlac has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tarlac! #SUB#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tarlac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Tarlac pushes his legs off easily.
Tarlac postures up.
Tarlac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Tarlac is stalling in the full guard.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlac is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Tarlac keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McDonald looks to land a combination but Tarlac avoids it well.
Tarlac lands the left hand.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarlac throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Tarlac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarlac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McDonald to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarlac looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Tarlac wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Tarlac throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and McDonald counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Tarlac down! McDonald is looking to finish but Tarlac is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Tarlac is rocked!
Tarlac keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Tarlac is still in real trouble! Can McDonald finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlac seems to have recovered his senses.
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.
Tarlac working a defensive guard here.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Tarlac is keeping the position.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Tarlac tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but Tarlac defends it. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Tarlac is looking to improve his position. #T3#
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlac is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Tarlac is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tarlac manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tarlac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Tarlac is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Tarlac closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Tarlac is controlling well.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Tarlac is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tarlac is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tarlac tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tarlac has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
David McDonald decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Vladimir Tarlac stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time '.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Rautio     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Peterson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Peterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McDonald back to the cage. Peterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
McDonald leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson misses with a looping right.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Peterson misses with a combination #TD2#
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peterson!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald working the body and head with strikes.
Peterson wants to control but McDonald postures up.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Peterson wants to control but McDonald postures up.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Peterson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Peterson is trying to work for a sweep but McDonald has mounted him!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Peterson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McDonald.
Peterson regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Peterson'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.#SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peterson is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position. #T3#
Peterson wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Peterson tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDonald drops an elbow to the side of Peterson's head. #SUB2#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonald slips a nice elbow through Peterson's hands, connecting with Peterson's forehead.#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peterson is just riding it out for now. McDonald eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
McDonald throws a strike but Peterson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
Peterson 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.#SUB#
Peterson has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Peterson feints and as McDonald raises his hands in defense, Peterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Peterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peterson is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Peterson 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.#SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Peterson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Peterson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peterson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peterson connects with a couple of short punches.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.
McDonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dylan Peterson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Peterson is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully. #T2#
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Peterson slips an elbow through the middle.
Peterson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peterson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Peterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peterson works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peterson landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Peterson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald is still in real trouble! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.#T3##SUB2#
McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a triangle here but Peterson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Peterson cracks McDonald with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Peterson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McDonald is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Peterson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Peterson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dylan Peterson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 124     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a combination. Avatar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Avatar moves out of range easily.
As McDonald backs away, Avatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Avatar misses with a hook
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Avatar with a hook.
Avatar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Avatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Avatar moves out of range easily.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Avatar counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
A big right from Avatar misses.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald throws a push kick but Avatar slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Avatar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Avatar avoids it well.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Avatar tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.#T2#
McDonald throws a head kick but Avatar moves out of range.
Avatar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avatar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avatar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by McDonald misses
and Avatar counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
McDonald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Avatar misses the target.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Avatar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas! McDonald rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Avatar finish him?! #ROC#McDonald is rocked!
Avatar fakes the body blow, causing McDonald to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! McDonald goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Battle Avatar!
A victorious Battle Avatar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: FARTMMA 118     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franca changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Franca manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Franca moves out of range of the body kick.
Franca darts in looking for a takedown but McDonald gets double underhooks and turns Franca into the cage.
Franca backing away here, and McDonald unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Franca shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Franca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franca's head.#CUT2#It looks like Luiz Franca has been cut.#TD#
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as Franca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franca throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Franca's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
David McDonald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: F 111: Pullum vs Steve     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danilov tries to counter with a clinch but McDonald shakes him off and moves away.
Good work by Danilov as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danilov misses with an uppercut.
Danilov connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald checks a low kick from Danilov.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Danilov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danilov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danilov is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Danilov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Danilov instigates a clinch.
Danilov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
Danilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
McDonald jumps guard but Danilov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Danilov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danilov tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald is trying to break free.#TD#
McDonald has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Danilov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McDonald controlling well, preventing Danilov from escaping the position.
Danilov is taking damage to the body and head.
Danilov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Danilov tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
Danilov is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T2#
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape. #SUB#
McDonald looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDonald trying to control but Danilov is having none of it.
Danilov wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape. #T3#
McDonald punishing his opponent with strikes.
Danilov is trying to escape the mount.
McDonald lands a big elbow. #SUB#
McDonald is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Danilov is surviving well by controlling McDonald's body position as best he can.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape.
Danilov tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.
McDonald takes Danilov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Danilov is in trouble.
Danilov wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free. #T4##SUB#
McDonald is persistently looking for the submission but Danilov is defending it well.
Danilov wants to escape the position.
Danilov staying busy and making it hard for McDonald to control.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Danilov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Danilov covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
Danilov manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Danilov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danilov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danilov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Danilov has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
Danilov effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Danilov.
McDonald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Danilov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Danilov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
Danilov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Danilov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Danilov 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 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruslan Danilov!
After the fight, Ruslan Danilov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'I asked for this rematch, and he got me again. Shit... he had my number, and full points to him, but I gotta circle back on things. He's a tough guy, and man oh man, I think he'll be a champ.'.

 

Event: FARTMMA 107: The Hoff Lives!     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Danilov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Danilov.
Danilov throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danilov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Danilov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald motions for Danilov to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danilov connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Danilov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks. #T1#
Danilov trying to land knees to the body.
Danilov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Danilov.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Danilov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Danilov lands a good knee to the midsection. McDonald won't want to take too many of those.
Danilov scores with a shoulder strike.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Danilov avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Danilov - that landed with a thud.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Danilov lands a body punch.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Danilov.
Danilov stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McDonald tries to circle away but Danilov has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald looking to stall.
Danilov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald landing knees to the body.
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!
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald misses with some punches.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Danilov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Danilov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonald can turn it around.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Danilov stalling the fight.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danilov's elbow.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Danilov.
Danilov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Danilov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Danilov leaning against his opponent.
Danilov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov. #T4#
Danilov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Danilov.
McDonald taking a breather.
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danilov lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Danilov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danilov controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Danilov's leg. Danilov is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Danilov throws out a powerful jab.
Danilov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonald flicks out a counter leg kick but Danilov steps away.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Danilov is looking to counter the offense by McDonald and move into the clinch.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Danilov avoids it easily.#CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Danilov missing with knees to the body.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald works on Danilov's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.#T1#
McDonald is trying to break free.
A short right from Danilov.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Danilov misses with an elbow strike.
Danilov avoiding damage.
Danilov blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Danilov lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Danilov has double underhooks.
McDonald wants to stall.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald wants to break free but Danilov has control. #T2#
Danilov blocks an uppercut.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
Danilov cracks McDonald with a nice body shot.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Danilov has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Danilov.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDonald wants to stall.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danilov lands a body punch in the clinch.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Danilov tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Danilov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Danilov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Danilov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonald in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Danilov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danilov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danilov lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Danilov pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Danilov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Danilov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McDonald tries a body shot but Danilov blocks it.
McDonald being controlled against the cage.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Ruslan Danilov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danilov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Danilov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Danilov tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Danilov back against the cage.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Danilov avoiding damage.
Danilov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Danilov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Danilov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
McDonald is trying to stall.
McDonald tries to work over Danilov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonald takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danilov.
Stalling in the clinch from Danilov.
Danilov gets through McDonald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Danilov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Danilov looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Danilov throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov is looking to counter punch.
Danilov scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danilov avoids a kick to the body.
Danilov lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Danilov connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Some bone on bone action there as Danilov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danilov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Danilov duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Danilov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Danilov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov moves in looking to clinch but McDonald pushes him off.#CL#
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Danilov lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danilov stalls.
Danilov is working McDonald over against the cage.
Danilov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Danilov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danilov blocks a body shot from McDonald. #T2#
Danilov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Danilov. #KD#
Danilov has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and McDonald goes down! Danilov pounces into side control - this one could be over soon! #ROC#McDonald is rocked!#CUT#It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh McDonald is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Danilov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Danilov!
A less than humble Ruslan Danilov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man. Fighting's a tough game. '.

 

Event: FARTMMA 103     
Date:   Jun 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Franca fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Franca persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franca pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franca 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.
Franca throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Franca.
Franca is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Franca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franca working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Franca seems to be looking for submissions.
Franca takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Franca pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Franca is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald's coaches at The Forge have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McDonald is pressing down on Franca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2##SUB#
Franca is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Franca is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Franca is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
Post fight, David McDonald stared into the camera and said 'I been down... and I've been out... but I'm back, baby! New year, new life!'.

 

Event: FARTMMA 99     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

McDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Johansson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

McDonald is looking for a triangle but Johansson pushes his legs off easily.
Johansson with a nice head shot there.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johansson trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson lands a couple of elbows.
Johansson wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johansson is one step ahead there.

McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Johansson defends easily.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.

McDonald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johansson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johansson tries to stand but McDonald is controlling from the bottom.

Johansson is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johansson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johansson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
Post fight, David McDonald stared into the camera and said 'I been down... and I've been out... but I'm back, baby! New year, new life!'.

 

Event: FARTMMA 96     
Date:   Apr 25, 2020
#R1#
Turunen connects with a right hand. McDonald shakes it off.
Good shot there by Turunen.
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Turunen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turunen throws a body kick that misses.
Teuvo Turunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Turunen.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turunen misses with a looping left.
Turunen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Turunen circles away and keeps his distance.
Turunen dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Turunen is looking to counter punch.
Turunen cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turunen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Turunen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turunen scores with a jab.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turunen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turunen tried to score with a low kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turunen defends it well.#CL2#
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turunen lands a body shot in the clinch.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Turunen.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Turunen controls the action.
Turunen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McDonald is looking to control Turunen's arms but Turunen gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turunen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turunen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Turunen won't want to take too many of those.
McDonald wants to stall.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Turunen controls the action.
Turunen tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Turunen scores with a shoulder strike.
Turunen can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Turunen lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
McDonald lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald seems content to control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turunen keeps working.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but Turunen is defending the position. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Turunen is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Turunen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turunen's head.
McDonald is pressing down on Turunen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turunen is holding on for now.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Turunen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Turunen is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald wants to control but Turunen is keeping him busy.
McDonald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald trying to control from Turunen's half guard. Turunen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McDonald trying to move into half guard but instead Turunen has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Turunen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Turunen connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
Turunen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
McDonald tries to clinch up.
Teuvo Turunen is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
Turunen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turunen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turunen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald tries to clinch but Turunen moves out of range.
Turunen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Turunen jabs at McDonald's body.
Turunen scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Turunen works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald checks a low kick from Turunen.
Turunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Turunen as he checks the leg kick.
Turunen tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Turunen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
Turunen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Turunen lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turunen cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turunen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by Turunen.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen misses with the combination.
Turunen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Turunen counters with a two punch combo.
Teuvo Turunen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turunen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald tries to clinch
and Turunen counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check. #T2#
McDonald goes for a double leg but Turunen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turunen continues to drive forward.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Turunen.
McDonald defending well as Turunen loads up on a big left hand.
Turunen misses the shot to the body.
Turunen misses with a few strikes there.
Turunen throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turunen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turunen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turunen looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
Turunen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good work by Turunen as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Turunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turunen circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turunen scores with a nice strike.
Turunen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turunen lands a two punch combo.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turunen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turunen.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turunen misses with a punch to the body.
Turunen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
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 Turunen walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turunen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turunen throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Turunen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turunen.
Turunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McDonald checks a low kick from Turunen.#T4#
Turunen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turunen lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
Turunen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Turunen circles away.
Turunen lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
McDonald defending well as Turunen loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Turunen avoids it easily.
Turunen swinging wildly here. #CL2#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald lands a knee to the body.
Turunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Turunen won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teuvo Turunen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald is looking to clinch but Turunen is avoiding it.
Turunen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turunen misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Turunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Turunen lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turunen. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turunen punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Turunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turunen defends it well.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
Turunen misses with a looping left.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turunen can pounce on him.
Turunen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Turunen scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald wants to clinch
and Turunen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turunen works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Turunen had a free shot at his head there.
McDonald is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turunen.
Turunen misses with a two punch combination.
Turunen looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turunen. McDonald shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Turunen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Turunen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Turunen.
A right hand to the body from Turunen.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Turunen.
Teuvo Turunen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##TD2#
McDonald manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
McDonald has his foot on Turunen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turunen works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turunen passes into half guard.
McDonald is trying to control but Turunen manages to pass to mount!
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
McDonald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
McDonald tries to escape but Turunen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turunen controls the action.
Turunen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald trying to control the hands but Turunen won't let him.
Turunen doesn't have the hooks in and McDonald manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Turunen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Turunen defends easily. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turunen passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teuvo Turunen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turunen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teuvo Turunen!

A victorious Teuvo Turunen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Man. Fighting's a tough game. '.

 

Event: WPFC 53 - Papi vs. Wolfang     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Donk. Lawrence catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Lawrence moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDonald!
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but McDonald dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Lawrence.
Lawrence is nestled in close to McDonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Lawrence winds up and cracks McDonald with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Lawrence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Lawrence controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lawrence scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawrence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Lawrence cracks McDonald with a solid left hand.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Lawrence 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. #T4##SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence is nestled in close to McDonald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald controlling the position for now.
Lawrence working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lawrence throws a right and a left that McDonald avoids nicely.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
McDonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Lawrence takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDonald tries a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Lawrence is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
Lawrence tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and McDonald counters with a three punch combo that has Lawrence backing up. Lawrence nods at McDonald to acknowledge the strikes.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.#T3#
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lawrence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Lawrence has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawrence wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawrence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonald.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Lawrence tightens his grip and picks McDonald up, before dumping him to the ground. McDonald manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard. #REVR#
McDonald wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawrence shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McDonald with a hook.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
McDonald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
David McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence just manages to avoid it.#T1#
McDonald scores with a jab.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Lawrence throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by McDonald misses #TD2#
and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Lawrence is chipping away with strikes.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald is looking for a sweep.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lawrence working the head with strikes.
Lawrence lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawrence's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonald is pressing down on Lawrence's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawrence lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawrence postures up and lands a big shot to McDonald's brow.
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.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence distracts McDonald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawrence slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McDonald regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawrence 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!

David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Man. Fighting's a tough game. '.

 

Event: WPFC 50 - We're Coming     
Date:   Feb 29, 2020
#R1##CL#
Entreri moves into the clinch.
Entreri takes a shot to the head.
McDonald has Entreri pushed against the cage.
Entreri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Entreri avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entreri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald stalls.
A bit of stalling here from McDonald.
Entreri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Entreri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Entreri rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Entreri has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.#T1##BC#
Entreri breaks the clinch.
Entreri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
Entreri connects with a leg kick. McDonald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McDonald misses with a series of wild punches.
Entreri throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Entreri.
Entreri lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Entreri moved away.
It looked like Entreri was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entreri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald connects with a jab.
Entreri doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Entreri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Entreri throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McDonald has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
McDonald throws a series of punches but Entreri avoids them all with ease.
Entreri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Entreri.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald throws a jab when Entreri was well out of range.
Entreri scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Entreri darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Entreri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entreri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
Entreri is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
McDonald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
Entreri throws a lazy body kick
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Entreri throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Entreri.
McDonald lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A head kick from Entreri lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Entreri throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Entreri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Entreri does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entreri throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Entreri checks a leg kick.
McDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Entreri throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.#T4#
Entreri scores with a spinning back kick!
Entreri misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Entreri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Entreri swinging wildly here.
Entreri scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Entreri.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entreri throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McDonald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Entreri.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As McDonald looks to move away, Entreri throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
David McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Entreri counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Entreri moved away.
Entreri throws a quick counter head kick but McDonald was just out of range.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Entreri.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Entreri moves out of range easily.
Entreri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Entreri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from McDonald misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri checks the leg kick.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Entreri misses with a head kick. #T1#
Entreri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Entreri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Entreri throws a quick counter kick to the body but McDonald avoids it.
McDonald scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.
Entreri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
As McDonald looks to move away, Entreri throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
Entreri moves out of range of the body kick.
Entreri looks to clinch
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
Entreri throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald scores with a head kick. Entreri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entreri tries a head kick but it misses.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Entreri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Entreri lands with a kick to the temple. McDonald shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Entreri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Entreri connects with a jab.#CL#
Entreri rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from McDonald.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entreri's elbow.
McDonald leaning his opponent against the cage.
Entreri fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Entreri gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.
Entreri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McDonald walks away with a smile on his face. Entreri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromEntreri.
Good work by Entreri as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Entreri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Entreri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entreri throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Entreri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Entreri.
Entreri is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Entreri looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Artemis Entreri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Entreri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Entreri.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Entreri. #T4#
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Entreri avoids it.
A head kick misses from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entreri avoids the body shot from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Entreri sees coming a mile off.
Entreri tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Entreri avoids them all with ease.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Entreri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Entreri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
McDonald avoids the head kick by Entreri.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Entreri moves out of range easily.
Entreri throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Entreri is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Entreri drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Entreri down.
Entreri tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Entreri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Entreri if he has to take too many more of those.
Entreri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries a low kick but Entreri avoids it.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Entreri is out of range.
Entreri throws a nice head kick! #T1#
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Entreri.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Entreri went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Artemis Entreri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald takes a kick to the side of the head.
Entreri avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entreri. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Entreri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.#T2#
Entreri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Entreri's body. Entreri takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Entreri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Entreri - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Entreri. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonald lands a two punch combo.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Entreri avoids them all with ease.
As McDonald looks to move away, Entreri throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Entreri counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McDonald is lucky that one didn't land flush. #CL#
Entreri moves into the clinch.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entreri backwards.
Entreri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Entreri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Entreri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Entreri lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Entreri throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Entreri avoids it well.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Entreri misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Entreri's calf.
McDonald shoots in but Entreri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Entreri.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entreri.
Entreri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Entreri tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entreri. #T4#
McDonald looks to land a combination but Entreri avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Entreri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entreri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entreri tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Entreri misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
A head kick from Entreri lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Entreri off balance momentarily.
Entreri ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Entreri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonald.
Entreri tries to clinch up but McDonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Entreri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Artemis Entreri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Entreri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
David McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonald 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!

David McDonald took some time post fight to say the following; 'I been down... and I've been out... but I'm back, baby! New year, new life!'.

 

Event: WPFC 47 - Storm vs. Johnson     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Lothbrok misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Lothbrok pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands a body shot. #TD#
McDonald gets control of Lothbrok's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lothbrok is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
McDonald tries to buck Lothbrok off but Lothbrok is having none of it.
McDonald is trying to control Lothbrok's posture but Lothbrok avoids it.
McDonald tries to bench press Lothbrok off him but Lothbrok keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lothbrok wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Lothbrok is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Lothbrok wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
Lothbrok trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.#SUB#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lothbrok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily. #SUB#
Lothbrok is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lothbrok is looking to defend but McDonald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lothbrok! McDonald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lothbrok taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!
David McDonald looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I been down... and I've been out... but I'm back, baby! New year, new life!'.

 

Event: WPFC 40 - Holiday Hurt     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Dairy clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dairy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Dairy pushes him off.
Dairy tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Dairy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dairy. That did some damage!
Good shot there by Dairy.
Dairy swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dairy scores with a hook.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dairy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Dairy misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
Dairy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Donk. Dairy catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.#T1#
Dairy thuds his right hand into McDonald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Dairy finish him?
Dairy jabs at McDonald's body.
Dairy checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Dairy.
Dairy misses with a looping left.
Dairy misses with a combination
and McDonald counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Dairy.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Dairy moved out of range nicely.
McDonald takes a swing at Dairy's ribcage but misses.
A nice combination there by McDonald.
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!
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!
Mike Dairy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dairy connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
McDonald tries to clinch but Dairy moves out of range.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Dairy.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dairy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dairy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Dairy. Those never looked like landing.
Dairy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Dairy misses with a straight left.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Dairy moves out of range easily.
Dairy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dairy misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
Dairy just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Dairy keeps it at a distance.
McDonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dairy swivels and escapes.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Dairy avoids them all with ease. #T3#
McDonald connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dairy's head.
Dairy swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dairy throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dairy circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
McDonald has managed to clinch.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Dairy.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Dairy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Dairy avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dairy prevents a body shot from McDonald. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dairy lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dairy.
Dairy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
Dairy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dairy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dairy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dairy blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Dairy can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dairy.
Dairy scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
A shot in the inside from Dairy.
Dairy struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
Dairy lands a shot to the body.
McDonald looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dairy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dairy.
A short body shot lands from Dairy as the two fighters clinch.
Dairy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dairy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Dairy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dairy closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops McDonald! Dairy dives in looking to finish! McDonald is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Dairy!
As Mike Dairy got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm reaching a whole new level that I never thought possible. I'm ready for any and everyone, even eyeing you lazy middleweights.'.

 

Event: WPFC 36 - Knox vs. Lawrence     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jason Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Price.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Price scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Price goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Price misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Price.
McDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Price's leg. Price is trying to keep his angry face on.
Price misses with a head kick.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Jason Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Price throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Price's head.
Price looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD2#
Price lands a big head kick that sends McDonald tumbling to the mat! Price takes a step backwards and waves McDonald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
Price lands a front kick.#T3#
Price throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and McDonald counters with a shoot takedown. Price fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Price has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Price is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Price is working from the bottom. #T4#
Price has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Price is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Price throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
Price explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Price scores with a nice body kick.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Price counters with an inside leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws the kick towards the body but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Price manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPrice.#T1#
Nice body kick from Price.
Price misses with a head kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Price misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald is looking to counter punch.
Price throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald shoots in for a double leg but Price sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Price throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Price only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Price fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald lands the left hand.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Price sprawls and moves away.
Price moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
McDonald's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Price looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Price finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Price wants to land a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
Price feints a counter leg kick.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Price throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
And Price responds with a good body kick, but McDonald manages to step out the way in time.
Price throws a low kick but McDonald avoids it.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Price is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price misses with a body kick.
Price throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Crunch! Price slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price misses with a body kick.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with a body kick that stops McDonald in his tracks momentarily.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Price lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Price throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Price turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Price tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Price misses with a body kick.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Price.
Price throws out a leg kick but McDonald moves out of range and Price only half commits.
Price lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Price attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Price throws a body kick that misses.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Price lands but McDonald takes it in his stride.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
Jason Price is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Price!

 

Event: WPFC 30 - Thirty Rocked     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Pollock scores with a push kick.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pollock counters with a nice leg kick.
Pollock's coach down at Kombat Hangar 18 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pollock's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Pollock.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pollock lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Pollock does no damage.
Pollock misses with a looping right.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Pollock. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Pollock misses with a looping right.
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!
Pollock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pollock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
McDonald tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pollock.
Pollock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Pollock misses #TD#
and McDonald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pollock's guard.
Pollock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pollock keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Pollock has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Pollock pushes McDonald off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like McDonald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Pollock misses.
McDonald slips under a jab from Pollock.
Pollock lands a body shot.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses McDonald's sensitive parts.
McDonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollock throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pollock.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks McDonald off balance momentarily.
Pollock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
McDonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Pollock misses. #CL2#
Pollock drives through and clinches with McDonald against the cage.
Pollock blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald tries to circle away but Pollock has him pinned against the cage.
Pollock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pollock.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Pollock.
Pollock managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pollock lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Pollock lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pollock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Pollock 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.
Nice cross by Pollock.#CL2#
Pollock has managed to clinch.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Pollock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
McDonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pollock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Pollock 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pollock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Pollock digs a good hook to McDonald's body.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pollock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Pollock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDonald wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Pollock. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pollock lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
It looked like McDonald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollock throws a leg kick but McDonald moved away.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Pollock lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
Pollock lands with a hook. McDonald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pollock.
As Pollock looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Pollock just gets out of the way.
Pollock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pollock misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Pollock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pollock.#T3#
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Pollock.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Pollock.
Pollock clobbers McDonald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pollock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
Pollock looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Pollock throws a low kick but McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Pollock, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Pollock against the cage but Pollock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pollock! But no joy.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Pollock is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Pollock circles away.
Pollock looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pollock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
A jab from Pollock finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
A slow jab from Pollock misses its intended target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pollock's corner calls for a 1-2. Pollock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pollock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on David McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald needs to keep his hands up - Pollock had a free shot at his head there.
Pollock sizes up McDonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
McDonald gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Pollock gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Pollock!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Pollock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WPFC 22 - McDonald vs. Knox     
Date:   Aug 17, 2019
#R1#
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox's coach down at Relentless Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knox cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Knox cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Knox.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDonald's efforts to push away.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Knox is stalling here.
McDonald jumps guard but Knox turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald sets himself, and Knox steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
Knox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Knox clinches with his opponent.
Knox effectively controlling the action here.
Knox lands a right hand. #TD#
McDonald manages to pull guard.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knox is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
McDonald is trying to keep Knox in close.
Knox is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knox passes into side control.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knox prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Knox content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Knox is continuing to stall.#SUB#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knox pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Knox is controlling well.
Knox stalling.
Knox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McDonald is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald wants to hold on but Knox pushes him away.
Knox controlling the pace for now.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Knox perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knox cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Knox cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
McDonald rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
A short right from Knox.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knox is working McDonald over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt. #T1#
Nice body punch from Knox - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDonald blocks the elbow strike.
Knox lands a right hand.
Knox stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Knox closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank. #T2#
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Knox won't allow it.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Knox won't allow it.
Knox digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Porthos Knox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knox.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald letting Knox take a breather here.
McDonald has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Knox after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox taking a breather.#BC2#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonald doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
A body shot lands from Knox.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Knox.
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!#T4#
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Knox. #BC2#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McDonald rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McDonald! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Knox is unloading with more strikes now! McDonald drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porthos Knox!
Porthos Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WPFC 18 - Lawrence vs McDonald     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings McDonald.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence scores with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Lawrence.
Lawrence lunges at McDonald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonald's hand.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
McDonald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lawrence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.#T1#
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald stops Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is defending well.
Lawrence wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
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 is pressing down on Lawrence's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawrence is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawrence tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
McDonald stops Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawrence keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawrence.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawrence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Lawrence forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence with a knee to the head. #T4#
Lawrence is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawrence.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawrence avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Malachi Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
Lawrence stalks McDonald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonald's face. McDonald staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Lawrence sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawrence takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
McDonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malachi Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
Lawrence wants to clinch.#T1#
Lawrence throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Lawrence gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch. #BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence tries to clinch but McDonald moves away
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawrence swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Lawrence takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Lawrence. #T3#
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lawrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence lands a two punch combo.
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawrence blocks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
As McDonald looks to move away, Lawrence throws a big counter combo but McDonald just gets out of the way.#T4#
Lawrence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonald momentarily.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald looks to land a combination. Lawrence sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald keeps Lawrence at a distance using the push kick.
Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Lawrence's leg. Lawrence is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
Lawrence misses with a hook. McDonald ducked under it nicely.
It looks like Lawrence has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawrence blocks the leg kick.
McDonald scores with a jab.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Lawrence tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence throws a right hand that McDonald ducks under and follows up with a left that McDonald also avoids with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonald!
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonald. That's going to slow Lawrence down.
A nice combination there by Lawrence. #CL#
Lawrence takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawrence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Malachi Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David McDonald.#BC2#
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
McDonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence is stalling here. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald lands a head kick!
McDonald misses with a head kick. #T3#
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonald!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McDonald counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lawrence looks to land a combination. McDonald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on McDonald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Lawrence's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence with a hook.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick from McDonald.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.#T4##TD2#
McDonald closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDonald lands in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McDonald dives into side control.
McDonald moves into full mount!
McDonald is looking to work his way around to Lawrence's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald won't let Lawrence get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
McDonald looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Lawrence bucks McDonald off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but David McDonald just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence 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 thumps Lawrence with a low kick.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
McDonald swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A left and a right from Lawrence both land. Nice combination.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lawrence avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Lawrence tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lawrence clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lawrence with a nice cross.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawrence takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - McDonald scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawrence is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Lawrence circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Lawrence is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Lawrence's defenses.
Lawrence is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald shoots in but no luck this time.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Lawrence tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence with a jab.#TD2#
Lawrence gets caught napping as McDonald dives in and scores a takedown. Lawrence manages to retain guard.
Lawrence wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position. #SUB2#
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Lawrence wants to get back to his feet but McDonald is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald is pushing down on Lawrence's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence is trying to stand back up but McDonald is controlling him #SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Malachi Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
Lawrence connects with the punch.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
McDonald gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald stops Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawrence keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonald won't let Lawrence get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence is in no mood to give up. #ES#
Lawrence somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Lawrence gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch. #T3#
Lawrence lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
McDonald moves out of range as Lawrence throws a body kick.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the kisser.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonald! But no joy.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Lawrence swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
McDonald cracks Lawrence with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawrence.#T4#
Lawrence punishes McDonald's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Donk. Lawrence catches McDonald right on the button with a cross.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Lawrence rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Lawrence.
McDonald with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawrence counters with a nice body shot.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malachi Lawrence.
I think Lawrence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!

Malachi Lawrence retains his welterweight title!

 

Event: WPFC 14 - Power vs. Craig     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Bryn Makar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonald is trying to defend but Bryn Makar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Bryn Makar is controlling well.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bryn Makar won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Bryn Makar trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bryn Makar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bryn Makar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bryn Makar won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryn Makar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryn Makar trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryn Makar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bryn Makar landing with the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bryn Makar working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bryn Makar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.
Bryn Makar scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryn Makar chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Bryn Makar pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryn Makar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McDonald's head.#SUB#
Bryn Makar is posturing up here but McDonald has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bryn Makar tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bryn Makar has to tap! Slick submission there by McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!

 

Event: WPFC 10 - Pack Leaders     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McDonald is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
McDonald feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence needs to keep his hands up - McDonald had a free shot at his head there.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald misses with the combination. #T1#
McDonald throws a leg kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDonald feints a jab promting Lawrence to slip. McDonald then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lawrence slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
Lawrence is looking for the big counter here.
Lawrence lands a two punch combo.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
McDonald tries to clinch up.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
McDonald blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
McDonald appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lawrence feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Lawrence scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
McDonald drives through with a takedown into Lawrence's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawrence is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Lawrence is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lawrence tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on Lawrence's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McDonald looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence is in no mood to give up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawrence manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lawrence wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald darts in trying to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Lawrence feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like David McDonald has been cut.
Malachi Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald tries to counter with a takedown but Lawrence is quick to defend against it.
McDonald lands a jab.#CL#
McDonald has Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonald scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
McDonald jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Lawrence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald scores with a one two! Lawrence had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into McDonald's ribs.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald. #T2#
Lawrence lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
McDonald throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
As McDonald backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Lawrence lands with an overhand left.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence misses with the combination. #T3#
Lawrence throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonald in his tracks.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses #TD#
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Lawrence kicks off McDonald and gets to his feet.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Lawrence tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head. #CL#
McDonald clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawrence circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawrence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Lawrence looks to move away, McDonald throws a big counter combo but Lawrence just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McDonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
McDonald tries to clinch up.
As McDonald backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Lawrence backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and McDonald counters with a three punch combo that has Lawrence backing up. Lawrence nods at McDonald to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
McDonald lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand.
Lawrence cracks McDonald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A left and a right from Lawrence both land. Nice combination.
McDonald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lawrence eats them both and turns towards McDonald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonald lands a leg kick that knocks Lawrence off balance momentarily.
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
McDonald dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a one two combo. #T3##CL#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches.
McDonald jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks McDonald with an uppercut!
Lawrence throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
McDonald instigates a clinch.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence feints a jab promting McDonald to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDonald slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
Lawrence slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malachi Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawrence winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!

Malachi Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!

 

Event: WPFC 6 - Feeding Time     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
McDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
McDonald pulls guard.
Shah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
McDonald has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Shah doesn't defend quickly enough and McDonald has managed to lock this one up! Can Shah escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to McDonald on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!

 

Event: WPFC 5 - Scratch and Claw     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Kotkaniemi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Kotkaniemi avoids them all with ease. #TD#
McDonald gets caught flat footed, as Kotkaniemi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McDonald has his feet on Kotkaniemi's thighs here. He's pushed Kotkaniemi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kotkaniemi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!

 

Event: WPFC 3 - Howling In The Cage     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
Williams feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonald catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonald jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target. #TD2#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing McDonald from standing up. #SUB#
McDonald 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.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
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 in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
McDonald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McDonald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams looks winded!
McDonald throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
McDonald throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
McDonald with a jab.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T3#
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonald sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McDonald regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Williams is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Williams is looking to defend but McDonald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Williams! McDonald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Williams taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 26, 2019
#R1##TD#
Hargreeves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hargreeves frees his head nicely. Oh but McDonald has switched to an armbar! Hargreeves is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David McDonald!

 

Event: WPFC 1 - On The Hunt     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Lothbrok shoots in and bounces McDonald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lothbrok controls the pace.
Lothbrok keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDonald's head.#SUB#
Lothbrok avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lothbrok is sitting in close to McDonald's body. McDonald has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lothbrok is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lothbrok is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McDonald.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!

 

 
 
 
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