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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon McDonald and Guilherme Mendes. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jon McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Mendes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Mendes
Mendes struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mendes biding his time, controlling McDonald.
McDonald wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
McDonald tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control the position but Mendes manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald staying busy and making it hard for Mendes to control.
McDonald has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
McDonald breaks Mendes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Mendes
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Mendes.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
McDonald content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendes on the ground.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McDonald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Mendes is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Mendes has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Mendes! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guilherme Mendes! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon McDonald and Casper Alvbris. Alvbris has chosen Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jon McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Casper Alvbris!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvbris has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvbris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) Alvbris
McDonald needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
McDonald showing good submission defense here.
McDonald's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Alvbris's hands.
McDonald is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald breaks Alvbris's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) Alvbris
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pushes down on Alvbris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on Alvbris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvbris. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (4) Alvbris
Alvbris is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Alvbris from getting the reversal.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alvbris is holding on tight.
McDonald is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvbris tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
Alvbris is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
Alvbris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Alvbris to control.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvbris is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
McDonald forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (8) vs (4) Alvbris
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting Alvbris buck him off.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been informed that Alvbris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms.
What can Alvbris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonald seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Alvbris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
McDonald continues to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alvbris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McDonald.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris tries to escape the position.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Alvbris right now.
McDonald working for a choke but Alvbris is defending well.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McDonald.
You can see the frustration on Alvbris's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McDonald controls the position.
Alvbris wants to escape the position.
What can Alvbris do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Alvbris rolls, trying to escape but McDonald keeps control of the position.
McDonald has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Alvbris's body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald's arms.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Alvbris.
More hug and hope from McDonald.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Alvbris is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Alvbris tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDonald.
McDonald continues to hold on tight.
Alvbris trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald controlling well, preventing Alvbris from escaping the position.
McDonald 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.
Alvbris is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Alvbris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McDonald has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Alvbris.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (6) Alvbris
Alvbris wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald is controlling Alvbris's posture.
McDonald 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: McDonald (10) vs (6) Alvbris
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Alvbris looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jon McDonald and Max Benneson. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jon McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Max Benneson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Benneson rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald jumps guard and drags Benneson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Benneson wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benneson is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to sweep here but Benneson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benneson wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
McDonald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Benneson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benneson trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benneson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) Benneson
McDonald's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Benneson is keeping the position.
McDonald looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benneson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Benneson won't allow it.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Benneson defending well.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Benneson defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is pressing down on Benneson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benneson is holding on for now.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McDonald.
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) Benneson
McDonald tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benneson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald fails to move to back control.
McDonald takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDonald fails to take his opponent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Benneson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald controlling from mount.
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Benneson is holding on tight.
Benneson regains half guard.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benneson wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benneson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Benneson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Benneson is defending well.
Benneson is trying to control but can't.
McDonald works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (0) Benneson
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Benneson! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (10) vs (0) Benneson
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benneson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (10) vs (2) Benneson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Benneson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benneson has McDonald in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (12) vs (2) Benneson
Benneson looks winded!
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benneson is keeping the position for now.
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald stalling.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Benneson won't allow McDonald to pass to mount.
McDonald is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Benneson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald not doing much here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benneson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Benneson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benneson trying to control here.
McDonald slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Hernandez clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hernandez tries to circle away but McDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Hernandez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald jumps guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Hernandez won't allow it.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hernandez tries to stall but McDonald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Hernandez is fighting to break McDonald's control of his arms but McDonald is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernandez is one step ahead there.
McDonald controlling the position.
McDonald continues to stall.
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Hernandez gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hernandez tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Hernandez back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hernandez wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Hernandez tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
#T3#
Hernandez is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hernandez can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as McDonald blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Hernandez scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald jumps guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
McDonald ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McDonald no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hernandez trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McDonald holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
McDonald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McDonald tries to get out of the position.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Hernandez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McDonald gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
Hernandez taking a breather.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hernandez to keep the fight standing.
McDonald keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald prevents Hernandez from breaking the clinch.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonald is keeping busy.
Hernandez stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
Hernandez is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T1#
McDonald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McDonald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hernandez up against the cage.
Hernandez taking a breather. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McDonald letting Hernandez take a breather here.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
Hernandez wants to stall.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Come on Hernandez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andrei Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Hernandez rushes McDonald and presses him up against the cage.
McDonald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hernandez walks away with a smile on his face. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Hernandez clinches.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Hernandez has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hernandez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hernandez tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Hernandez is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDonald keeps control of Hernandez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernandez wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Hernandez is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Hernandez holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald misses with a body punch.
#TD#
McDonald gets control of Hernandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Hernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hernandez tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Hernandez is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McDonald.
Hernandez looking to stall.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McDonald slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Hernandez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hernandez is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hernandez tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Hernandez is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hernandez has his back to the cage.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.
McDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Hernandez darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hernandez tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald has Hernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Hernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.
McDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hernandez clinches with his opponent.
McDonald jumps guard but Hernandez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hernandez wants to break free but McDonald has control.
#T3#
McDonald stalling the fight.
Hernandez looking to stall.
Hernandez is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
Andrei Hernandez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
McDonald successfully pulls guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald trying to control the position here.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
Hernandez being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon McDonald.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Hernandez!
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