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CWC Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
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.
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.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Bandito defends easily.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
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.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bandito being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
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.
Bandito thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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
Bandito looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.
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.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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
Bandito working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
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.'. |
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