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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Bob McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Crusher !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Crusher , looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes Crusher against the cage but Crusher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Crusher sprawls well.
McDonald looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Crusher
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Crusher is defending well.
We've been hearing that McDonald has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Crusher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher trying to control but McDonald postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crusher wants to get back to full guard.
Crusher is still trying to improve position.
Crusher won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crusher gets full guard.
Crusher is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Crusher defends it.
Crusher trying to control from the bottom.
Crusher is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Crusher
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
Crusher tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Crusher can't escape the position.
Crusher tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (8) vs (0) Crusher
Crusher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McDonald controlling the positon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McDonald's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McDonald controlling the position well here. Crusher rolled but McDonald kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Crusher trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Crusher is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crusher 's body.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Crusher .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crusher tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
Good control from McDonald.
Crusher 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.
McDonald struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
Crusher wants to control his opponent's hands but McDonald gets his hands free.
Crusher 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.
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald is looking to control Crusher but Crusher is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Crusher 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crusher defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Crusher .
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has the hooks in. Crusher is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but Crusher is staying busy.
Crusher is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald gets his hands free as Crusher looks to control.
McDonald trying to control momentarily.
Crusher rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crusher is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Crusher defending well.
Crusher wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crusher 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.
Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crusher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crusher actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Crusher is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (0) Crusher
Crusher is trying to escape the mount but McDonald keeps good control and instead manages to take Crusher 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (14) vs (0) Crusher
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controls the position.
Crusher can't escape the position.
McDonald is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Crusher from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is really stuck here.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Crusher .
McDonald working for a choke but Crusher is defending well.
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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Crusher for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Crusher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Crusher wants to sweep but McDonald has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (17) vs (0) Crusher
Crusher seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crusher 's legs.
McDonald just content to control the position.
Crusher tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (20) vs (0) Crusher
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crusher is in bad spot here.
McDonald trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald is hanging on to Crusher 's back as he tries to escape.
Crusher rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald controlling the action here.
Crusher works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crusher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
An out of breath Jim Bob McDonald 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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