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CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere PBP Commentary |
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.
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
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.
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.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
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.
McDonald has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Steel seems content to control.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
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.
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
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling the pace.
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
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.
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.
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.
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!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
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.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel controlling the position well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel trying to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
Steel gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel controlling from the top position.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.'. |
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