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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Junior Borg and David C. Marvin. Borg comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Borg Out. Marvin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superman Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Junior Borg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David C. Marvin! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Borg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marvin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borg (2) vs (0) Marvin Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Marvin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Borg 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. Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare MMA inform us that Marvin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round. Marvin keeping full guard, as Borg tries to pass. Borg works a leg free and moves into half guard. Borg is working for a kimura but Marvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Borg is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Borg'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. Marvin tries to roll over but Borg keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borg is trying to work for a kimura but Marvin is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Marvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borg is working away from the top position though. Marvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Borg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marvin is trying to get back to full guard. Marvin trying to hold on to Borg's head to control him but Borg postures up.
Borg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Borg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marvin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marvin works his way to full guard. Good work. Marvin can't keep his opponent in guard - Borg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Marvin is looking to improve his position.
Borg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marvin defends it well. Borg is working for a kimura but Marvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Marvin is defending against the submission attempts here by Borg.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Borg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borg is looking for a kimura but Marvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borg to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Borg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marvin is just riding it out for now. Borg eventually gives up the hold. Borg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marvin is trying to control but can't.
Marvin regains full guard. Nicely done. Borg drops back looking for a leg! Marvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marvin manages to kick Borg off! Borg jumps back into Marvin's guard. Marvin controlling Borg's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Marvin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Borg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Borg pushes down on Marvin's leg and manages to get into half guard. Borg is trying to work for a kimura but Marvin is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Borg seems to be working for a kimura but Marvin defends the submission attempt. Borg prevents Marvin from improving his position. Marvin moves into full guard.
Borg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Marvin trying to keep a closed guard but Borg is proving a slippery customer.
Borg drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Borg jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Borg 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. Borg 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. Marvin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Borg should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Marvin has tightened it up now! Borg 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 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David C. Marvin! A victorious David C. Marvin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azar Qasi and Bors Ysengrin. Qasi's entrance music is For Whom The Bell Tolls. A fine choice. Ysengrin has chosen Company town as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bors Ysengrin! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Ysengrin fails with a takedown attempt. Qasi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ysengrin to the mat! Ysengrin manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (0) Ysengrin The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ysengrin pulls Qasi in close to prevent any damage. Ysengrin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Qasi controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ysengrin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (2) Ysengrin Qasi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qasi is trying to keep Ysengrin in close.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving. Ysengrin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Qasi dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (2) Ysengrin Qasi wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving. Qasi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ysengrin swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ysengrin is trying to control the position but Qasi postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Qasi trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom. Qasi works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ysengrin is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard. Ysengrin wants to get back to full guard. Qasi controlling the action here. Ysengrin is controlling Qasi's position as best he can from this difficult position. Ysengrin is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard. Ysengrin keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin gets back to full guard.
Qasi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ysengrin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Qasi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ysengrin is keeping the position for now. Qasi is working hard here to advance position. Qasi controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Qasi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard. Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Ysengrin. Ysengrin keeping full guard, as Qasi tries to pass. Ysengrin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (4) Ysengrin Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom. Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Qasi keeps moving. Qasi wants to hit a switch here but Ysengrin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Qasi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (7) Ysengrin Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is having none of it. Qasi gets back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Qasi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Qasi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ysengrin's corner is telling him to maintain position. Qasi trying to control the position.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully. Ysengrin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qasi is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Qasi keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully. Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom. Qasi wants to control but Ysengrin passes easily into half guard.
Ysengrin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (10) Ysengrin Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at England Fight Club MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Qasi is looking to improve his position but Ysengrin isn't that keen on the idea. Ysengrin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Qasi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ysengrin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Qasi wants to control but Ysengrin is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Qasi is looking to escape. Qasi is working to get back to half guard.
Ysengrin controlling his opponent. Qasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Qasi works his way to full guard. Good work. Qasi controls Ysengrin momentarily but Ysengrin frees himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Qasi keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully. Ysengrin advances to half guard. Qasi is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg. Ysengrin wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it. Ysengrin trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom. Qasi is looking for a sweep. Ysengrin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ysengrin moves into full mount! Qasi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (13) Ysengrin Qasi is trying desperately to improve position. Qasi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Ysengrin content to control rather than advance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin prevents Qasi from improving his position. Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but Qasi defending well. Qasi is looking to improve his position.
Ysengrin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Qasi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Qasi tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg. Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it. Qasi gets back to full guard.
Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but Qasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ysengrin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Ysengrin won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Ysengrin trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom. Qasi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (13) Ysengrin Qasi 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ysengrin keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully. Qasi is looking to pass into half guard but Ysengrin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ysengrin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (15) Ysengrin
And that's the end of the fight! Ysengrin wins on points by 15 to 6. A very excited looking Bors Ysengrin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon Paul Fish and Hatsu Matsu. Matsu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jon Paul Fish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu! The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Fish instigates a clinch. Matsu is trying to trip Fish. He has hold of a leg but Fish is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matsu persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fish (0) vs (2) Matsu Fish working a defensive guard here.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fish wants to sweep but no luck. Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fish is keeping the position for now. Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Fish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Matsu has gone for a leg lock! Fish slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (2) vs (2) Matsu Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fish looking to pass the guard. Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom. Fish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully. Matsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fish gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Matsu 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. Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position. Matsu is trying to control the position but Fish postures up. Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom. Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fish is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Matsu wants to sweep here but Fish controlling him for the moment. Matsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position. Matsu tries to land a sweep but no joy. Matsu keeping moving, preventing Fish from controlling successfully. Matsu has his foot on Fish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fish works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fish is pushing down on Matsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Fish has managed to sneak the leg through. Fish wants to take a breather but Matsu is having none of it. Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold. Fish is pressing down on Matsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsu is holding on for now. Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Matsu defends the submission attempt. Fish is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Fish eventually gives up the hold. Fish trying to pass the guard but Matsu defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fish trying to control the action but Matsu is working from the bottom. Matsu trying to get back to full guard but Fish takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (5) vs (2) Matsu Matsu is squirming around, avoiding Fish's attempts to control the action. Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fish looking to control but Matsu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Matsu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is trying desperately to improve position. Fish wants to control the pace but Matsu is squirming around nicely. Fish with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matsu is desperately trying to improve his position but Fish has a good base and remains in mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Fish goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Matsu turns into him and now he's in Fish's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (5) vs (4) Matsu Fish might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Fish is looking for a triangle but Matsu pushes his legs off easily.
Fish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsu is one step ahead there. Matsu sitting in guard, not really doing much. Fish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (4) Matsu Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform us that Matsu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fish postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom. Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish preventing the sweep. Matsu is looking for a triangle but Fish pushes his legs off easily.
Fish drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Matsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fish has Matsu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (7) vs (6) Matsu Fish can't keep his opponent in guard - Matsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Fish is trying to control but can't.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Fish defends the submission attempt. Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Fish is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Fish gets full guard. Fish controlling the position. Fish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fish (9) vs (6) Matsu Fish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fish trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Matsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fish (12) vs (6) Matsu Matsu stops Fish from passing to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Matsu is looking to reverse the position. Fish advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fish (14) vs (6) Matsu Matsu 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. Fish working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matsu's thigh. Matsu counters though and makes it back to full guard. Matsu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fish defends well. Fish stopping the sweep attempt from Matsu. Matsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fish trying to control but Matsu is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Matsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fish trying to control the position from guard on top but Matsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fish wants to pass the guard but Matsu is keeping the position. Matsu has his feet on Fish's thighs here. He's pushed Fish 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! Fish screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hatsu Matsu! Hatsu Matsu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Jon Paul Fish spoke after the fight, saying 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iain Donovan and Alex Silva. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Donovan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alex Silva! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Donovan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donovan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (0) Silva Donovan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt. Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. Donovan seems to be looking for submissions.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. Donovan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily. 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. Silva is looking to improve his position.
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donovan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Donovan seems to be looking for submissions.
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work. Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Silva's guard. Donovan wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position. Silva 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. Donovan has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donovan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (2) Silva The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Donovan keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Donovan 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: Donovan (4) vs (2) Silva Donovan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donovan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Donovan eventually gives up the hold. Donovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Donovan from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Donovan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva defend it? Donovan steps over the head and cranks it - Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donovan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan! |
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