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SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia 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 14 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Howell moves into the clinch.
McDonald Jr fails to pull guard.
Howell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Howell
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but McDonald Jr defends it.
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Howell
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
Howell moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (8) Howell
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald Jr pushed the leg off.
Howell looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald Jr rolls, trying to escape but Howell keeps control of the position.
Howell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McDonald Jr fending off the submission attempt from Howell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Howell's arms.
McDonald Jr is trying to break free.
Howell controlling the position well here. McDonald Jr rolled but Howell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Howell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McDonald Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Howell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Howell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald Jr tries to escape the position.
McDonald Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonald Jr breaks Howell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Howell
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell has his hands on McDonald Jr's head, controlling the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr trying to advance position but Howell counters by regaining guard.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Howell
McDonald Jr looking for a triangle here. Howell is fighting it but it looks tight! McDonald Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Howell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carl McDonald Jr!
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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