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WP 125 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 105 wins and 69 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 77 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merlin is in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) McDonald
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald has his hands on Merlin's head, controlling the position.
Merlin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin looking to improve position, pressing down on McDonald's thigh with his hand. McDonald seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Merlin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Merlin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McDonald picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David McDonald!
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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