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WP 114 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 35 wins and 71 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 63 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merlin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) Merlin
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) Merlin
McDonald really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merlin.
A lull in the action here.
Merlin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin won't enjoy being in this position. McDonald looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Merlin is tapping - it's over boys! McDonald picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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