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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maio Adaio (ranked 6947 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McDonald (ranked 22886 p4p, 246 weight class). McDonald has chosen You are My Heart, You are My Soul as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maio Adaio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Adaio clinches.
Adaio tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the cage and eventually Adaio drops back down to his feet.
Adaio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adaio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maio Adaio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adaio pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Adaio decides to pull guard.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaio seems keen to control McDonald's posture.
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adaio is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adaio is keeping the position for now.
Adaio trying to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Adaio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adaio! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaio (0) vs (3) McDonald
Adaio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McDonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
Adaio prevents McDonald from taking his back.
McDonald avoids the attempt from Adaio to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but Adaio is in no mood to give up.
McDonald trying to control but Adaio is having none of it.
Adaio working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Adaio is squirming around nicely.
Adaio tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adaio (0) vs (6) McDonald
Adaio tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Adaio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McDonald.
Adaio is breathing heavily.
Adaio trying to control the position but McDonald manages to sink in the hooks.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Adaio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McDonald is hanging on to Adaio's back as he tries to escape.
Adaio preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McDonald.
McDonald just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald looking for the choke but no joy.
McDonald patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to stick to Adaio's back but Adaio is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adaio. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaio (2) vs (6) McDonald
Adaio pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald tries to roll over but Adaio keeps him under control.
Adaio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adaio.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
Adaio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald has his hands on Adaio's head, controlling the position.
Adaio wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adaio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adaio looking to pass the guard.
McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adaio is aware though and is defending well.
Adaio trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adaio is looking to pass into half guard but McDonald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McDonald is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaio (2) vs (8) McDonald
McDonald is pushing down on Adaio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adaio is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald not doing much here.
McDonald seems to be working for a kimura but Adaio defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Adaio trying to control here.
Adaio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adaio.
Adaio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adaio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald passes Adaio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald trying to control the action but Adaio is working from the bottom.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adaio controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adaio wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald controlling the action here.
McDonald is looking to advance position but Adaio won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaio (2) vs (11) McDonald
Adaio working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald tries to control but Adaio wriggling away.
Adaio wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adaio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adaio tries to control McDonald's body but McDonald pushes him off. Adaio squirms to his side and now McDonald has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adaio (2) vs (14) McDonald
Adaio tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 14 to 2. |
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