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TWGC 10 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julius Biacolo and Michael Blake. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Julius Biacolo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Biacolo counters by clinching up.
Biacolo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Blake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Biacolo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biacolo (2) vs (0) Blake
Biacolo wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.
Blake has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Demon's Progym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Biacolo is looking for a kimura but Blake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biacolo to get the leverage.
Biacolo is keen to just control but Blake is a slippery customer.
Biacolo prevents Blake from improving his position.
Blake won't allow Biacolo to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is pressing down on Biacolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Biacolo trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biacolo looking to pass the guard.
Biacolo pushes down on Blake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is trying to get back to full guard.
Biacolo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Biacolo (5) vs (0) Blake
Biacolo is trying to control here but Blake has managed to regain half guard.
Biacolo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blake sees it coming and defends easily.
Biacolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Biacolo'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biacolo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blake's thigh. Blake counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Blake is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Biacolo has his hands clasped together but Blake extends and breaks Biacolo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Blake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Blake! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mega Funkyama and Jorge Junior. Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by Bon Jovi: Bad Medicine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Mega Funkyama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Jorge Junior!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Junior tries to keep at a distance but Funkyama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
Funkyama looking for a takedown.
Funkyama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Junior prevents it.
We've been hearing reports that Funkyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mega Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funkyama has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Junior regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Funkyama (2) vs (0) Junior
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (5) vs (0) Junior
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
Funkyama advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Funkyama (7) vs (0) Junior
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Funkyama controlling the position easily from mount.
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior is looking to get to half guard.
Funkyama has control of Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
Junior is looking to improve his position but Funkyama isn't that keen on the idea.
Junior regains half guard.
Funkyama is looking to take a break and control but Junior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Funkyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior pulls Funkyama in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Funkyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Junior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior 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.
Funkyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (10) vs (0) Junior
Junior can't do much from the bottom here.
Junior is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Funkyama is staying active.
Junior tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama tries to advance to mount but Junior denies him.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Funkyama tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Funkyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Junior controls the position for a moment.
Funkyama working away.
Junior manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position.
Junior managing to control the position.
Junior is trying to keep Funkyama in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funkyama is one step ahead there.
Junior keeping full guard, as Funkyama tries to pass.
Funkyama advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (13) vs (0) Junior
Funkyama staying calm.
Funkyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Junior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Junior is not content to let Funkyama control the position.
Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Funkyama 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
Junior has his hands clasped together around Funkyama's back. He's all about the action.
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funkyama pulls his head out easily.
Funkyama moves into full mount! Junior won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (16) vs (0) Junior
Funkyama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Junior tries to reverse the position but Funkyama maintains control.
Funkyama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
Funkyama looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama has control of Junior's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Junior regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Junior can't escape the position.
Funkyama looking to control but Junior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Junior can't escape the position.
Junior wants to hold on but Funkyama pushes him away.
Funkyama controlling the pace for now.
Funkyama prevents Junior from getting the reversal.
Funkyama content just to control the position here.
Junior can't escape the position.
Junior is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funkyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Junior is desperately trying to improve his position but Funkyama has a good base and remains in mount.
Funkyama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling his opponent.
Funkyama has hold of Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Junior is trying desperately to improve position.
Junior keeps trying to improve his position.
Junior tries to hold on but Funkyama postures up.
Junior is squirming around, avoiding Funkyama's attempts to control the action.
Junior is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Funkyama is trying to take his opponent's back.
Junior wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Junior wants to control but Funkyama is having none of it.
Funkyama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Funkyama fails to take his opponent's back.
Junior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Junior is trying to maintain the position but Funkyama is very close to passing his half guard.
Funkyama trying to control from half guard but Junior is working away.
Funkyama is really struggling to control Junior but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Junior is looking for a sweep. Funkyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Junior gets full guard.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Junior trying to control the position here.
Funkyama trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Junior managing to control the position.
Funkyama trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
Funkyama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funkyama trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Funkyama controlling from the top position.
Junior seems keen to control Funkyama's posture.
Junior 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.
Funkyama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funkyama preventing the sweep.
Funkyama wants to pass the guard but Junior is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Junior trying to control the position.
Junior is looking for a triangle but Funkyama pushes his legs off easily.
Junior 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.
Funkyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Funkyama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Junior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Funkyama's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Funkyama (16) vs (2) Junior
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Funkyama seems keen to control Junior's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Junior wants to pass the guard but Funkyama is keeping the position.
Funkyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funkyama's guard.
Junior wants to take a breather but Funkyama is having none of it.
Junior prevents Funkyama from improving his position.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funkyama actively working from the bottom here.
Funkyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Junior is pressing down on Funkyama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Funkyama is holding on for now.
Junior is looking to take a break and control but Funkyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funkyama keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Funkyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior tries to free his leg and advance position but Funkyama is retaining full guard.
Funkyama trying to control the position.
Junior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funkyama working for a triangle but Junior defends it easily.
Junior wants to control from the top but Funkyama keeps moving.
Junior passes Funkyama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
Funkyama wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Junior slows the pace down in half guard.
Funkyama tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg.
Junior trying to control the action but Funkyama is working from the bottom.
Junior works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Funkyama (16) vs (5) Junior
Funkyama tries to hold on but Junior pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funkyama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Funkyama wants to improve his position but Junior is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funkyama takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
Mega Funkyama thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Keosayan and Igydo Dall. Dall has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 4 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Keosayan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Igydo Dall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Keosayan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Keosayan (2) vs (0) Dall
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keosayan passes Dall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Keosayan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (5) vs (0) Dall
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the pace for now.
Dall can't escape the position.
Keosayan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Keosayan content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan working for a guillotine from mount but Dall is in no mood to give up.
Dall can't escape the position.
Keosayan looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dall is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keosayan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Keosayan controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to improve his position but Keosayan isn't that keen on the idea.
Keosayan controlling from mount.
Dall stops Keosayan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dall is looking to get to half guard.
Keosayan wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling his opponent.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keosayan is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keosayan to get the leverage.
Keosayan wants to pass the guard but Dall is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan wants to take a breather but Dall is having none of it.
Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Keosayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keosayan is pressing down on Dall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dall is holding on for now.
Dall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keosayan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keosayan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keosayan (5) vs (4) Dall
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dall is trying to stick to Keosayan's back but Keosayan is turning into Dall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keosayan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (7) vs (4) Dall
Keosayan trying to move into half guard but instead Dall has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (7) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan wants to control but Dall passes easily into half guard.
Dall seems to be looking for submissions.
Dall is working for a submission of some sort.
Keosayan is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keosayan avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is defending well.
Keosayan wants to control but Dall is keeping busy.
Dall prevents Keosayan from improving his position.
Keosayan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Keosayan.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Keosayan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Keosayan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Keosayan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Keosayan (11) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan works to advance to full mount. Dall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (13) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keosayan wants to control the pace but Dall is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Keosayan prevents Dall from improving his position.
Keosayan uses his free foot to push down on Dall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dall. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (16) vs (6) Dall
Keosayan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dall is looking to escape.
Dall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan controlling the pace for now.
Keosayan tries to control but Dall wriggling away.
Keosayan takes Dall's back. Score +3 for taking back: Keosayan (19) vs (6) Dall
Dall staying busy and making it hard for Keosayan to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dall is defending well though. Keosayan let's go of the attempt for now.
Keosayan is hanging on to Dall's back as he tries to escape.
Dall turns into Keosayan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Keosayan (19) vs (8) Dall
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keosayan is keeping the position for now.
Dall won't allow Keosayan to sweep him here.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Keosayan is keeping the position.
Keosayan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keosayan 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: Keosayan (21) vs (8) Dall
Keosayan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall with the active half guard here but Keosayan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Keosayan (24) vs (8) Dall
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keosayan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Keosayan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Keosayan (26) vs (8) Dall
Dall tries to improve his position but Keosayan has taken his back! Keosayan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dall tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Keosayan pushes Dall away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Keosayan!
An out of breath Sergey Keosayan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Conor McDonald and Turd Anderson. McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Hamburger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Conor McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged McDonald in a clinch.
McDonald has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McDonald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
McDonald works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Anderson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) Anderson
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Anderson stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDonald is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) Anderson
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
McDonald advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (5) Anderson
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
McDonald has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Anderson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McDonald yanks on the arm and Anderson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McDonald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Conor McDonald!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor McDonald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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