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SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus 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 16 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filerup counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald Jr looking for subs off his back but Filerup has passed one foot through into half guard.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Filerup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Filerup
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald Jr tries to buck Filerup off but Filerup is having none of it.
Filerup takes a little break here. McDonald Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filerup tries to advance to mount but McDonald Jr denies him.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep but Filerup has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (0) vs (7) Filerup
McDonald Jr tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr is working to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filerup manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (10) Filerup
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Filerup has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Filerup just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
McDonald Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Filerup is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
McDonald Jr breaks Filerup's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr stands and throws Filerup's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (10) Filerup
Filerup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Filerup is still trying to improve position.
Filerup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filerup is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (11) vs (10) Filerup
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr gets his hands free as Filerup looks to control.
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr has got his arm under Filerup's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Filerup has spun round into McDonald Jr's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (11) vs (12) Filerup
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Filerup 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! Filerup is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Filerup to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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