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WP 42 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 32 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 35 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ignatowski as he avoids it easily.
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ignatowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Ignatowski is now in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) McDonald
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald controlling the position.
Ignatowski looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) McDonald
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald working a defensive guard here.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to his closed guard and prevents Ignatowski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is stalling here. McDonald is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McDonald has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (6) McDonald
Ignatowski struggling a bit here.
McDonald in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ignatowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald working away.
McDonald controls the position.
Ignatowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (6) McDonald
Good control from Ignatowski.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski looking for the choke but no joy.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ignatowski is looking to control McDonald but McDonald is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling Ignatowski 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
McDonald won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald 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.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ignatowski stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski slows the pace down in half guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but McDonald is defending well.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping hold of Ignatowski's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is concentrating on defense, preventing Ignatowski from advancing position.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (8) McDonald
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (10) McDonald
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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