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SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt 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 2 wins and 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald Jr forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.
Mesquita drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesquita! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (3) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Mesquita doesn't allow it.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
McDonald Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mesquita pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.
McDonald Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if McDonald Jr 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.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well.
McDonald Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita is in trouble now - McDonald Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald Jr'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.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from McDonald Jr.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
Mesquita is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McDonald Jr has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (9) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr has good solid back control here.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but McDonald Jr breaks the grip.
McDonald Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mesquita.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Mesquita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald Jr controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but McDonald Jr just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita tries to escape but McDonald Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mesquita trying to control the position but McDonald Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald Jr is trying to stick to Mesquita's back but Mesquita is turning into McDonald Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mesquita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (2) Mesquita
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (5) Mesquita
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Mesquita has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mesquita is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Mesquita to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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