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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Donovan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Yoshimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshimura manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Yoshimura's guard. #SUB#
Donovan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Donovan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yoshimura screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Donovan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Iain Donovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Donovan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shun to the mat! Shun manages to get full guard.
Shun looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Donovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shun wants to sweep here but Donovan controlling him for the moment.
Donovan forces his way into half guard.
Donovan wants to free his trapped foot but Shun is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shun is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Donovan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shun doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donovan.
Shun wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well.
Donovan moves into full mount! Shun won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB#
Donovan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Shun has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shun manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well.
Shun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for submissions but instead, Shun has regained full guard.
Donovan pushing down on Shun's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Shun tries to get to full guard but Donovan has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan prevents Shun from improving his position.
Shun is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shun defends it well.
Shun wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Shun is defending against the submission attempts here by Donovan.
#T3#
Shun is looking for a sweep. Donovan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shun is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Donovan is trying for a kimura here. Shun looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Donovan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Sixx missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Donovan dives in and scores a takedown into Sixx 's guard.#SUB#
Donovan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sixx is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sixx has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet.
Donovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sixx 's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Donovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Donovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Donovan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donovan is pushing down on Sixx 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixx is fighting to maintain full guard but Donovan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Sixx is defending against the submission attempts here by Donovan.
Sixx wants to control but Donovan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Donovan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sixx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donovan. #SUB#
Donovan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sixx has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Donovan is working for a submission of some sort.
Sixx is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
Donovan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixx sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Donovan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixx sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Donovan wants to work for an arm triangle but Sixx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Donovan passes to side control. #SUB#
Donovan is trying to get an arm triangle but Sixx is defending well. #SUB#
Donovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sixx is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura but Sixx is defending well. #SUB#
Donovan swings around for an armbar but Sixx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donovan's guard.
Sixx wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.
Donovan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Donovan passes into half guard. #SUB#
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Donovan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sixx defends it well. #SUB#
Donovan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Donovan seems to be working for a kimura but Sixx defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Donovan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Donovan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Donovan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sixx , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Donovan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sixx pushes Donovan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Donovan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Donovan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sixx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura but Sixx is defending well.
Sixx is trying to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Donovan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sixx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iain Donovan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sixx is trying to control Donovan's posture but Donovan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Donovan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sixx looks calm but he's in trouble here. Donovan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sixx is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Donovan lets go of the hold and Sixx can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iain Donovan and Michael Blake. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Iain Donovan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blake feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donovan (0) vs (2) Blake
Blake won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Blake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blake puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Donovan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blake wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.
Donovan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Donovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan looking for a guillotine here but Blake defends easily.
Blake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Blake passes Donovan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Donovan tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Blake controlling the action here.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blake works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (0) vs (5) Blake
Blake controlling from side mount.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Blake takes a little break here. Donovan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donovan (0) vs (7) Blake
Donovan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Blake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to reverse the position but Blake maintains control.
Blake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donovan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Donovan is pressing down on Blake's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blake is aware though and is defending well.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Blake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Blake controlling him for the moment.
Donovan can't keep his opponent in guard - Blake advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Donovan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blake passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (0) vs (10) Blake
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to regain half guard here but Blake keeps moving and retains side control.
Donovan stops Blake from passing to mount.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Blake moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donovan (0) vs (12) Blake
Donovan working to try and regain half guard.
Blake controlling from the full mount.
Donovan regains half guard.
Donovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donovan tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Donovan moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Donovan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (12) Blake
Donovan sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Blake doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Donovan paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Blake - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Blake!
Our winner, Michael Blake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Iain Donovan. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Iain Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Donovan closes the distance and clinches up with Thesz, looking for a takedown. Donovan pushes Thesz against the cage but Thesz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thesz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donovan.
Thesz tries to counter with a takedown but Donovan is quick to defend against it.
Thesz stuffs the takedown attempt from Donovan. Donovan gets slowly back to his feet.
Aloysius Martin Thesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Donovan.
Thesz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Donovan
Thesz prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Donovan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Donovan tries to get to full guard but Thesz has control of the leg.
Donovan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Donovan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thesz not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Donovan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thesz works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Donovan
Donovan is looking to reverse the position.
Thesz taking a breather here.
Donovan is looking to reverse the position.
We've been hearing that Thesz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thesz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donovan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan seems a little lost for a moment, as Thesz dominates the positioning.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Donovan trying to remain calm as Thesz controls from the top position.
Donovan sneaks back into half guard.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Thesz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thesz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donovan is pressing down on Thesz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thesz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
Donovan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thesz is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz advances to half guard.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
Thesz is taking a breather. Donovan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but Donovan defending well.
Thesz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thesz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Donovan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thesz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Donovan pulls down on the head and he's put Thesz to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Iain Donovan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Donovan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Donovan lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Donovan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Donovan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hillman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Donovan is working to tighten his grip on Hillman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hillman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Donovan is really squeezing tight and eventually Hillman passes out! Donovan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iain Donovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Donovan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Donovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donovan pushes down on Khanidov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Donovan is working for a kimura but Khanidov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Donovan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khanidov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Khanidov is defending against the submission attempts here by Donovan.
#SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura but Khanidov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Donovan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Donovan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Donovan wants to work for an arm triangle but Khanidov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Donovan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Donovan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Donovan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Khanidov sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Donovan is trying for a kimura here. Khanidov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Donovan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Donovan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donovan showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Donovan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Donovan seems to be looking for submissions.
Duncan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Duncan defends it well. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duncan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Donovan. #SUB#
Donovan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Duncan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Iain Donovan!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iain Donovan and Hatsu Matsu. Matsu has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. Iain Donovan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Iain Donovan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Hatsu Matsu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Donovan fails to land the takedown.
Matsu feints the counter takedown.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matsu as he avoids it easily.
Matsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Matsu looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donovan (0) vs (2) Matsu
Donovan looking for a guillotine here but Matsu defends easily.
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Donovan's guard.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu wants to pass the guard but Donovan is keeping the position.
Matsu passes Donovan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Donovan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Donovan is retaining full guard.
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet.
Matsu trying to control but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Donovan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (2) Matsu
Donovan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Donovan prevents Matsu from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matsu defends it well.
Matsu makes his way to full guard, as Donovan worked for a kimura.
Matsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donovan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (4) Matsu
Donovan looking for a sweep. Not yet Donovan, not yet.
Matsu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (2) vs (7) Matsu
Matsu tries for a kimura but Donovan is defending well.
Matsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donovan, who protects the arm well.
Matsu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donovan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Donovan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donovan is just riding it out for now. Matsu eventually gives up the hold.
Matsu trying to control from half guard but Donovan is working away.
Donovan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matsu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donovan is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsu wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Matsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Matsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsu passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (2) vs (10) Matsu
Donovan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Donovan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Matsu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Donovan (2) vs (12) Matsu
Donovan is looking to improve his position but Matsu isn't that keen on the idea.
Matsu has control of Donovan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donovan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Matsu looking to secure an arm triangle but Donovan defends it well.
Donovan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Matsu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Donovan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Donovan is squirming around, avoiding Matsu's attempts to control the action.
Matsu is working for a guillotine from mount but Donovan frees his head quite easily.
Donovan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matsu has control of Donovan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Donovan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Donovan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Donovan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Matsu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Matsu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Donovan (6) vs (12) Matsu
Donovan keeps control of the position as Matsu tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Matsu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Donovan's arms.
Donovan is persistently looking for the submission but Matsu is defending it well.
Donovan working for the choke.
Matsu tries to escape but Donovan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Donovan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Matsu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Matsu for a finish.
Donovan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Matsu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Donovan gets his way!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu can't escape the position.
Matsu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Donovan's guard. Nice work there by Matsu.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (6) vs (14) Matsu
Matsu stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Matsu passes Donovan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Donovan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Matsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matsu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Matsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donovan gets full guard.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform me that Matsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Donovan's guard.
Matsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donovan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsu pushes down on Donovan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Donovan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matsu seems to be working for a kimura but Donovan defends the submission attempt.
Matsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Matsu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsu pulls his head out easily.
Matsu prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Matsu is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably.
Matsu prevents Donovan from improving his position.
Matsu is working for a submission of some sort.
Donovan gets full guard.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
Donovan has his foot on Matsu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsu works his way back into a safe position though.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Matsu controlling him for the moment.
Donovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (8) vs (14) Matsu
Matsu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan passes Matsu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Donovan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matsu is just riding it out for now. Donovan eventually gives up the hold.
Donovan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donovan is breathing heavily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is pressing down on Donovan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donovan tries to free his leg and advance position but Matsu is retaining full guard.
Donovan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsu dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (8) vs (16) Matsu
Matsu drops back looking for a leg! Donovan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Donovan manages to kick Matsu off! Matsu jumps back into Donovan's guard.
Matsu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Matsu from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matsu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Matsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Matsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu stands and throws Donovan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Donovan (8) vs (19) Matsu
Donovan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Donovan is trying to get back to half guard.
Matsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donovan is looking for a sweep.
Donovan sneaks back into half guard.
Matsu is looking for a kimura here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Matsu is looking for a kimura here.
Donovan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donovan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donovan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsu stays in close to Donovan's body and controls the position.
Matsu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsu wins on points by 19 to 8.
After winning the bout, Hatsu Matsu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Iain Donovan and Alex Silva. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Donovan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Donovan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Donovan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (0) Silva
Donovan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Donovan seems to be looking for submissions.
Donovan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Donovan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donovan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donovan seems to be looking for submissions.
Donovan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Silva's guard.
Donovan wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donovan has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donovan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (2) vs (2) Silva
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Donovan (4) vs (2) Silva
Donovan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Donovan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Donovan eventually gives up the hold.
Donovan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Donovan from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva defend it? Donovan steps over the head and cranks it - Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donovan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Donovan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Donovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Donovan has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Donovan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Donovan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan!
Jamahl Jones was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good fight my opponent was a good challenge and ill get it next time. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Donovan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Donovan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donovan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Donovan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hofman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan working away.
Hofman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donovan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Donovan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Hofman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Iain Donovan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Donovan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donovan throws a right and a left that Downem avoids nicely. #TD2#
Donovan gets caught napping as Downem dives in and scores a takedown. Donovan manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downem stopping the sweep attempt from Donovan.
Downem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Downem controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Donovan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Downem won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Donovan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Downem manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Donovan drops back looking for a leg! Downem is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Downem manages to kick Donovan off! Donovan jumps back into Downem's guard. #T1#
Donovan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Donovan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Donovan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donovan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downem is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Donovan is controlling him. #SUB#
Donovan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Downem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Downem has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Donovan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Downem is stalling in the full guard.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Downem from controlling successfully.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Downem is one step ahead there.
Donovan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Downem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Downem avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Downem is defended easily by Donovan.#T3#
Downem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Donovan pinned against the cage. Donovan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Donovan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Donovan throws a series of punches but Downem moves out of range.
Downem tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donovan misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Downem counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donovan won't be happy with that.
Donovan is looking to regain half guard here but Downem keeps moving and retains side control.
Donovan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Donovan is not content to let Downem control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Downem connects with a nice short shot to Donovan's temple.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in half guard, Downem seems content to control.
Donovan is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Downem is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably.
Donovan tries to roll over but Downem keeps him under control.
Downem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Donovan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Downem prevents Donovan from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iain Donovan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Donovan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donovan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Downem back to the cage. Donovan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Downem shoots in looking for a takedown. Donovan tries to sprawl out of it but Downem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Downem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donovan as he avoids it easily.
Downem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan throws a right hand that Downem ducks under and follows up with a left that Downem also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Downem forces Donovan back against the cage and clinches.
Donovan tries to break free but Downem pushes him back against the cage.
Downem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Donovan to keep the fight standing.
Iain Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takem Downem.#TD2#
Downem turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Downem manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Downem just content to control the position.
Donovan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Downem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Donovan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Donovan wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.
Downem is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takem Downem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donovan tries to get to full guard but Downem has control of the leg.
Donovan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donovan.#SUB#
Donovan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Downem is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Donovan.
Donovan prevents Downem from moving into mount. #T2#
Donovan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Downem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donovan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donovan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Donovan.
Downem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for a triangle here but Downem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Downem taking a breather here.
Donovan sneaks back into half guard.
Donovan is not content to let Downem control the position.#T3#
Donovan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Donovan gets full guard.
Downem slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Donovan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Downem defends well.#SUB#
Donovan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Downem has passed into half guard!
Downem is taking a breather. Donovan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Downem is working for a kimura but Donovan is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donovan is trying to get back to full guard.
Donovan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donovan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downem's guard. #REVR#
Downem keeping full guard, as Donovan tries to pass. #SUB#
Donovan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Downem manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Donovan has Downem in his guard.#REVB#
Downem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iain Donovan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Donovan looks to land a combination but Downem avoids it well.
Donovan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Donovan with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Donovan.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Donovan feints a jab promting Downem to slip. Donovan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Downem slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Donovan works over Downem's head and body with a nice combination.
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Donovan gets tackled into the cage by Downem. Downem maintains the clinch.
Donovan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Donovan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Downem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Downem. #T1##TD2#
Downem wants the takedown. Donovan is fighting it off but Downem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Donovan's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Donovan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Downem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downem pushing down on Donovan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Downem decides to stand and escape the position.
Donovan throws a right hand that Downem ducks under and follows up with a left that Downem also avoids with ease.
Iain Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Downem moves into range and clinches up with Donovan.
Downem misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Downem decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Donovan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Downem looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Downem looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Downem! #REVB#
Donovan tries to improve position but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downem lands an elbow.
Downem moves into full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Downem looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Downem prevents Donovan from getting the reversal.
Downem looking to control but Donovan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donovan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Downem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iain Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan wants to hold on but Downem pushes him away.
Donovan is looking to improve his position but Downem isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Donovan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Donovan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Donovan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Takem Downem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downem lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on Donovan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Downem.
Donovan is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Donovan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Downem.
Downem gets his hands free as Donovan looks to control. #T4#
Downem is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Donovan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.
Donovan is pressing down on Downem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Donovan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Downem manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Donovan won't allow Downem to get back to his feet.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Downem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan won't allow Downem to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Downem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donovan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Downem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takem Downem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Donovan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Donovan!
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