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Event:
SSG 391 Gracias vs Helvig
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Jim Marston!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Marston shoots in and bounces McDonald Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Marston
McDonald Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Marston has passed into half guard.
Marston is controlling the pace.
Marston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marston wants to advance to full mount but McDonald Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marston wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Marston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marston is one step ahead there. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marston pushing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marston prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.#T3#
Marston looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr won't allow Marston to pass to mount. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Marston has latched onto it... Big trouble! Marston pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it McDonald Jr is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Marston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Marston!
Jim Marston took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SSG 383 Helvig vs McCain
Date: Dec 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 52 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
McDonald Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lima is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Lima pulls guard effortlessly.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (3) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lima knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
McDonald Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald Jr tries to advance to mount but Lima denies him.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T2#
Lima is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald Jr has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Lima is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDonald Jr.
Lima is trying to reverse the position but instead McDonald Jr has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (8) McDonald Jr
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lima is having to fend off submission attempts from McDonald Jr, who is looking to sink in the choke. McDonald Jr doesn't have the hooks in though and Lima manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (8) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald Jr's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald Jr's guard. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lima passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) McDonald Jr#SUB#
Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
McDonald Jr is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Lima tries to advance to mount but McDonald Jr denies him.
McDonald Jr tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald Jr manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Lima is trying to control. McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lima pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (8) vs (8) McDonald Jr#T6#
Lima takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (8) McDonald Jr#SUB#
Lima has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McDonald Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lima.
You can see the frustration on McDonald Jr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7##SUB#
Lima is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima is breathing heavily.
McDonald Jr turns into Lima and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (11) vs (10) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (11) vs (13) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr takes Lima's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lima is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (11) vs (16) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
Lima is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T8##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to break Lima's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lima remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDonald Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Lima right now.
#T9##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Lima is defending it well.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr tightening his grip on Lima, looking for the choke. #T10##SUB2#
McDonald Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Lima defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (13) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima passes McDonald Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lima is working for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lima pulls his head out easily.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lima is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald Jr to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T14##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lima passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (16) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lima presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (18) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima takes the fight on points by 18 to 16. |
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Event:
SSG 373 Hall vs Gabenagus
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Immagunna Filerup!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Filerup counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald Jr fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Filerup
Filerup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for subs off his back but Filerup has passed one foot through into half guard.
Filerup tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Filerup has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Filerup#T1#
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Filerup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filerup tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald Jr tries to buck Filerup off but Filerup is having none of it.
Filerup takes a little break here. McDonald Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Filerup tries to advance to mount but McDonald Jr denies him.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep but Filerup has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (0) vs (7) Filerup
McDonald Jr tries to reverse the position but Filerup maintains control.
Filerup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr is working to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Filerup controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Filerup manages to capitalize on a mistake by McDonald Jr to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (10) Filerup#T5#
Filerup has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Filerup just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Filerup keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Filerup is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
McDonald Jr breaks Filerup's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filerup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr stands and throws Filerup's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (10) Filerup
Filerup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Filerup is still trying to improve position.
Filerup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filerup is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (10) Filerup
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (11) vs (10) Filerup#T9##SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr gets his hands free as Filerup looks to control. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has got his arm under Filerup's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Filerup has spun round into McDonald Jr's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (11) vs (12) Filerup#T10##SUB#
Filerup has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Filerup is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Filerup to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 371 Chai vs Finn
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 19 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Marrero clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Marrero has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McDonald Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (4) Marrero#SUB2#
Marrero has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McDonald Jr is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Marrero working for a choke but McDonald Jr is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marrero looking to break McDonald Jr's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McDonald Jr remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Marrero will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T1#
Marrero has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Marrero seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under McDonald Jr's chin but McDonald Jr turns very nicely into Marrero's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by McDonald Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (4) Marrero
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marrero is keeping the position for now.
Marrero is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald Jr has passed into half guard.
Marrero gets back to full guard.
Marrero keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass. #T2#
Marrero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marrero wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marrero gets full guard.#SUB2#
Marrero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marrero working a defensive guard here.
Marrero bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (6) Marrero#T3#
Marrero advances to half guard.
McDonald Jr gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero stands and throws McDonald Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (9) Marrero
McDonald Jr sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Marrero is working for an americana but McDonald Jr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Marrero was thinking about the submission.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero 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. #T4#
Marrero passes McDonald Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marrero tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
Marrero passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (12) Marrero
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Marrero trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Marrero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald Jr trying to remain calm as Marrero controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Marrero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T6#
McDonald Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald Jr.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marrero tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Marrero wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Marrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Marrero defends it easily.
#T7#
Marrero trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Marrero passes McDonald Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Marrero is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg.
Marrero trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #T8#
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Marrero has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marrero works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Marrero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marrero is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is defending well. #SUB#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Marrero is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Marrero is controlling well.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Marrero is working for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11#
Marrero looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Marrero sits in half guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Marrero. Oh but McDonald Jr has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Marrero goes limp - he's gone! McDonald Jr jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carl McDonald Jr!
In defeat, Luis Marrero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Leonard Howell!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Howell moves into the clinch.
McDonald Jr fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Howell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Howell#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Howell wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Howell tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Howell trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Howell looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Howell defends it easily.
#T2#
Howell wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Howell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Howell trying to mount his opponent but McDonald Jr defends it. #SUB2#
Howell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Howell works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Howell
Howell controlling the position easily from mount.
Howell moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (0) vs (8) Howell#T4#
Howell tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald Jr pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Howell looking for the choke from the back.
McDonald Jr rolls, trying to escape but Howell keeps control of the position.
Howell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr fending off the submission attempt from Howell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr is really stuck here.
#T5#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Howell's arms.
McDonald Jr is trying to break free.
Howell controlling the position well here. McDonald Jr rolled but Howell kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Howell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
McDonald Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Howell keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Howell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Howell trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
McDonald Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Howell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McDonald Jr defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McDonald Jr breaks Howell's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Howell#T7#
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Howell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Howell's legs - danger averted.
Howell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howell has his hands on McDonald Jr's head, controlling the position. #T8#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to advance position but Howell won't allow it.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
McDonald Jr trying to advance position but Howell counters by regaining guard.
Howell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Howell#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a triangle here. Howell is fighting it but it looks tight! McDonald Jr pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Howell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carl McDonald Jr!
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym an go harda.'. |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salad Dressing instigates a clinch.
McDonald Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salad Dressing to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Salad Dressing pulls guard successfully.
Salad Dressing keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Salad Dressing lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad Dressing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully. #T1#
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salad Dressing holds on and takes a little breather.
Salad Dressing is trying to keep McDonald Jr in close.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
Salad Dressing has control of McDonald Jr's left arm, preventing McDonald Jr from doing any damage.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.
Salad Dressing is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salad Dressing avoid being mounted?#SUB#
McDonald Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salad Dressing sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (2) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T4#
Salad Dressing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Salad Dressing is just riding it out for now. McDonald Jr eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald Jr trying to mount his opponent but Salad Dressing defends it. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Salad Dressing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (4) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salad Dressing. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salad Dressing tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Salad Dressing moves into full mount! McDonald Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (7) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McDonald Jr has worked his arm free - good work by McDonald Jr!
McDonald Jr manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Salad Dressing is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald Jr has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (7) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7#
McDonald Jr is looking to pass Salad Dressing's guard but actually Salad Dressing recovers to full guard.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald Jr is one step ahead there. #T8#
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (12) vs (7) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is trying to work for a sweep but McDonald Jr has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (14) vs (7) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (17) vs (7) Salad Dressing#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for the RNC.
Salad Dressing just trying to survive but McDonald Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9##SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a choke. Salad Dressing gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Salad Dressing manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (17) vs (9) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Salad Dressing defends easily.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.#T10#
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Salad Dressing wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Salad Dressing is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (19) vs (9) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr pushes down on Salad Dressing's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Salad Dressing defends the submission attempt.
McDonald Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (22) vs (9) Salad Dressing#T12#
Salad Dressing is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Salad Dressing won't allow McDonald Jr to pass to mount.
McDonald Jr prevents Salad Dressing from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salad Dressing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.#T13##SUB2#
Salad Dressing working for a triangle but McDonald Jr defends it easily.
McDonald Jr pushing down on Salad Dressing's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salad Dressing gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salad Dressing swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Salad Dressing trying to control the position.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but McDonald Jr controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr takes the fight on points by 22 to 9. |
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Event:
SSG 359 Majere vs Hunt
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 48 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lima moves in looking to clinch but McDonald Jr pushes him off.
Lima tries to clinch but McDonald Jr moves out of range.
Lima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McDonald Jr defends well and Lima ends up having to push McDonald Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald Jr pinned against the cage. McDonald Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald Jr seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lima shoots in but no luck this time.
Carl McDonald Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelinho Lima.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lima clinches up with McDonald Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
McDonald Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lima clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (0) Lima#SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Lima is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Lima fending off the submission attempt from McDonald Jr. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Lima is defending well.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lima tries to escape but McDonald Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2##SUB#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of McDonald Jr's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald Jr goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lima escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (2) Lima
Lima is thwarting McDonald Jr's attempts to control the position.
Lima is keen to just control but McDonald Jr is a slippery customer.#T3#
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lima is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
Lima trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
McDonald Jr is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Lima sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Lima advancing to mount.
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lima 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.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (2) Lima
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass Lima's guard but actually Lima recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Lima looking for a triangle here. McDonald Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Lima pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McDonald Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima! |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Ribeiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but McDonald Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to pull guard but McDonald Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ribeiro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Ribeiro is keeping the position.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribeiro has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Ribeiro working for submissions but it's allowed McDonald Jr to get to half guard.
Ribeiro wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
McDonald Jr is looking to advance position but Ribeiro won't allow it. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Ribeiro defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (3) McDonald Jr
Ribeiro can't escape the position.
#T3#
Ribeiro tries to hold on but McDonald Jr pushes him away.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ribeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
McDonald Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribeiro! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribeiro (0) vs (6) McDonald Jr#T4#
Ribeiro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
Ribeiro tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
Ribeiro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ribeiro (0) vs (9) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controlling well, preventing Ribeiro from escaping the position.
Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB2#
McDonald Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Ribeiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald Jr is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ribeiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr pushes down on Ribeiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribeiro's thigh. Ribeiro counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Ribeiro trying to control but McDonald Jr postures up.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald Jr won't allow Ribeiro to sweep him here.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Ribeiro 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.#SUB#
Ribeiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribeiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald Jr is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribeiro's guard.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribeiro defends it well.
Ribeiro is pressing down on McDonald Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribeiro is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
Ribeiro is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
McDonald Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Ribeiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T11#
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribeiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ribeiro tries to roll over but McDonald Jr keeps him under control.
Ribeiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12#
McDonald Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribeiro trying to control but McDonald Jr postures up.
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Ribeiro looking for a sweep. Not yet Ribeiro, not yet. #SUB#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (9) McDonald Jr
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.
McDonald Jr pulls Ribeiro in to control the position.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
McDonald Jr pulls Ribeiro in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
McDonald Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (2) vs (11) McDonald Jr#SUB#
Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro controls McDonald Jr momentarily but McDonald Jr frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ribeiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribeiro (4) vs (11) McDonald Jr
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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Event:
SSG 349 Hlervu vs Gomes
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Blue Marlin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Marlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald Jr shoots in but Marlin avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marlin quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (0) Marlin
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Marlin defending well.
Marlin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Marlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald Jr defends it easily.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (0) Marlin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marlin is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Marlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (2) Marlin
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Marlin has control of the leg.
Marlin not doing much here.
Marlin wants to pass to mount but McDonald Jr is defending the position.
Marlin prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.
McDonald Jr is looking to control Marlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald Jr is just riding it out for now. Marlin eventually gives up the hold.
McDonald Jr is trying to maintain the position but Marlin is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McDonald Jr wants to control the action here but instead Marlin manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (5) Marlin
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Marlin postures up.
Marlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marlin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (5) vs (8) Marlin
Marlin trying to control momentarily.
McDonald Jr trying to control the hands but Marlin won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald Jr doesn't escape.
McDonald Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McDonald Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald Jr tries to escape but Marlin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marlin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald Jr doesn't escape.
McDonald Jr trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marlin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
McDonald Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr trying to hold on to Marlin's head to control him but Marlin postures up.
Marlin trying to pass the guard but McDonald Jr defending well.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy.
Marlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control but Marlin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Marlin has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McDonald Jr defend it? Marlin steps over the head and cranks it - McDonald Jr is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Marlin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blue Marlin!
Blue Marlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 343 Gabenagus vs Gerbandi
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Fabio Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDonald Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fabio Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McDonald Jr forces Vieira back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
McDonald Jr gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Vieira is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Vieira regains half guard.
Vieira is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control here.
McDonald Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Vieira is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Vieira is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira gets full guard.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Vieira is trying to keep McDonald Jr in close.
#SUB#
Vieira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vieira is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Vieira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Vieira trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (0) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vieira! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (0) vs (10) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (0) vs (13) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
Vieira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Vieira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the RNC.
Vieira tries to roll but McDonald Jr sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for the choke.
Vieira just trying to survive but McDonald Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vieira has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5#
McDonald Jr is not going to allow Vieira to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for a choke but Vieira reverses nicely into McDonald Jr 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Vieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vieira trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald Jr working a defensive guard here.
Vieira stays in close to McDonald Jr's body and controls the position. #T7#
Vieira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Vieira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald Jr trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vieira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira working away.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira controlling from side mount. #T9#
Vieira advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vieira (7) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira controlling his opponent.
Vieira trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
McDonald Jr has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (10) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira not allowing McDonald Jr to control his hands.
Vieira keeps control of the position as McDonald Jr tries to break free.
#SUB#
Vieira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T10#
Vieira has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira trying to control.#SUB#
Vieira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
McDonald Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
McDonald Jr controls the position.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vieira tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away. #T11#
Vieira is trying to take his opponent's back.
McDonald Jr is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald Jr looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (13) vs (13) McDonald Jr
Vieira is hanging on to McDonald Jr's back as he tries to escape.
McDonald Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
McDonald Jr fending off the submission attempt from Vieira.
Vieira is trying to stick to McDonald Jr's back but McDonald Jr is turning into Vieira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vieira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (13) vs (15) McDonald Jr#T12#
Vieira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (15) McDonald Jr
Vieira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr pulls Vieira in close to his closed guard and prevents Vieira from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McDonald Jr keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
McDonald Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T13##SUB2#
McDonald Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald Jr wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Vieira is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr is pulling down on Vieira's head. It's preventing any offense from Vieira, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vieira is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald Jr pulls Vieira in to control the position.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vieira (15) vs (17) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now. #T14#
McDonald Jr being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr won't allow Vieira to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr pushing down on Vieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura but Vieira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonald Jr to get the leverage.
Vieira is controlling McDonald Jr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 17 to 15. |
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Event:
SSG 338 Gabenagus vs Soderberg
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 15 losses; Luis Marrero! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Marrero has McDonald Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
McDonald Jr jumps into guard, dragging Marrero to the mat.
Marrero has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr advances to half guard.
Marrero is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marrero defends it well.
Marrero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Marrero.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard. #T1#
McDonald Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Marrero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marrero is adopting a defensive guard.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marrero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marrero is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marrero (2) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald Jr's guard.
McDonald Jr gets full guard.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Marrero trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marrero advances to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but McDonald Jr defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Marrero trying to pass the guard but McDonald Jr defending well. #T4#
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Marrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marrero defends it easily.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully.
Marrero forces his way into half guard.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#T5#
Marrero passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (5) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is squirming around, avoiding Marrero's attempts to control the action.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position but Marrero isn't that keen on the idea.
Marrero controlling from mount.
Marrero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape. #T6#
Marrero prevents McDonald Jr from getting the reversal.
Marrero tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
McDonald Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marrero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Marrero seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero 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.
Marrero passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (8) vs (2) McDonald Jr#T8#
Marrero trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
Marrero tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard but Marrero has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marrero (11) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Marrero has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marrero (13) vs (2) McDonald Jr#T9#
Marrero trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marrero controlling his opponent.
McDonald Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marrero wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marrero pulls his head out easily.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Marrero keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marrero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marrero.
Marrero trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Marrero stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Marrero defends easily.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marrero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Marrero from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marrero is defending well. McDonald Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marrero has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McDonald Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl McDonald Jr!
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 335 Maximus vs Gomes
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
McDonald Jr pulls guard successfully.
Nurbolatov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now.
Nurbolatov preventing the sweep.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle here but Nurbolatov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (3) Nurbolatov
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nurbolatov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
McDonald Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Nurbolatov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurbolatov is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurbolatov defends well.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurbolatov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nurbolatov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (6) Nurbolatov
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is defending well. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald Jr gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nurbolatov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (9) Nurbolatov
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurbolatov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald Jr sneaks back into half guard.
McDonald Jr won't allow Nurbolatov to pass to mount.
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Nurbolatov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald Jr defends it well. #T4#
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Nurbolatov defends easily.
Nurbolatov 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.
Nurbolatov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (12) Nurbolatov
Nurbolatov wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy. #T5#
McDonald Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurbolatov's best efforts.#SUB#
McDonald Jr has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurbolatov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurbolatov! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (15) Nurbolatov#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurbolatov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonald Jr tries to bench press Nurbolatov off him but Nurbolatov keeps the position. #T6#
Nurbolatov controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nurbolatov's best efforts.
Nurbolatov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurbolatov tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Nurbolatov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurbolatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Nurbolatov won't allow McDonald Jr to sweep him here. #SUB#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurbolatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Nurbolatov to get to half guard.
Nurbolatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Nurbolatov is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
McDonald Jr is not content to let Nurbolatov control the position.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurbolatov wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurbolatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
Nurbolatov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (18) Nurbolatov#T9#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Nurbolatov keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald Jr stops Nurbolatov from passing to mount.
McDonald Jr tries to bench press Nurbolatov off him but Nurbolatov keeps the position.
McDonald Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nurbolatov trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Nurbolatov defends it easily.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nurbolatov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Nurbolatov wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Nurbolatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Nurbolatov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Nurbolatov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nurbolatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nurbolatov looking to pass the guard.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Nurbolatov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurbolatov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurbolatov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurbolatov won't allow McDonald Jr to sweep him here. #T13#
Nurbolatov looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (18) Nurbolatov#SUB2#
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nurbolatov is tightening it up a little... McDonald Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McDonald Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McDonald Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nurbolatov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniyar Nurbolatov!
Daniyar Nurbolatov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 331 Soderberg vs Hunt
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Ryan Gordon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gordon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gordon (4) vs (0) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is trying to improve his position.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald Jr for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Gordon'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.
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr 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: Gordon (4) vs (2) McDonald Jr
Gordon wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
Gordon works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald Jr pushing down on Gordon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gordon trying to get back to full guard but McDonald Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gordon (4) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T2#
Gordon tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gordon is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gordon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon tries to control McDonald Jr's body but McDonald Jr pushes him off. Gordon squirms to his side and now McDonald Jr has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gordon (4) vs (8) McDonald Jr
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald Jr on the ground.
Gordon's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling McDonald Jr's hands.
Gordon trying to control the position but McDonald Jr manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gordon is doing well to defend. McDonald Jr seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gordon is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 323 Dallas vs Hall
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
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 8 wins and 4 losses; Hiroki Giljegiljaw! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Giljegiljaw dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
Giljegiljaw is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giljegiljaw looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (2) McDonald Jr
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Giljegiljaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Giljegiljaw is trying to control the position but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Giljegiljaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (5) McDonald Jr
Giljegiljaw gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald Jr uses his free foot to push down on Giljegiljaw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Giljegiljaw. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (2) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Giljegiljaw is having none of it.
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Giljegiljaw tries to hold on but McDonald Jr postures up.#T2#
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Giljegiljaw tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
McDonald Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Giljegiljaw is looking to escape.
McDonald Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Giljegiljaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Giljegiljaw is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Giljegiljaw tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald Jr prevents Giljegiljaw from getting the reversal.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
McDonald Jr tries to take Giljegiljaw's back but instead Giljegiljaw uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Giljegiljaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr stalling.
Giljegiljaw slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Giljegiljaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Giljegiljaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Giljegiljaw (4) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr 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.
McDonald Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Giljegiljaw preventing the sweep. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giljegiljaw forces his way into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Giljegiljaw is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Giljegiljaw keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Giljegiljaw wants to free his trapped foot but McDonald Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but Giljegiljaw is controlling well.
Giljegiljaw is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Giljegiljaw works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (7) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is trying to escape the position but Giljegiljaw is controlling the position. #T9#
McDonald Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Giljegiljaw keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Giljegiljaw politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Giljegiljaw prefers to stall for the moment though.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
Giljegiljaw is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McDonald Jr's shoulder. That is not cool.
Giljegiljaw trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #T10#
McDonald Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giljegiljaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Giljegiljaw controls the position.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.
McDonald Jr seems a little lost for a moment, as Giljegiljaw dominates the positioning.#T11##SUB#
Giljegiljaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Giljegiljaw wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
Giljegiljaw taking a breather here.
Giljegiljaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
McDonald Jr tries to buck Giljegiljaw off but Giljegiljaw is having none of it.#T13#
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Giljegiljaw jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Giljegiljaw (10) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Giljegiljaw prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Giljegiljaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Giljegiljaw tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Giljegiljaw slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giljegiljaw takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Larry Salad Dressing!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Salad Dressing instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Salad Dressing successfully pulls guard.
Salad Dressing looking for a sweep. Not yet Salad Dressing, not yet.
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald Jr dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (2) Salad Dressing
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad Dressing is controlling McDonald Jr's posture.#T1#
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #SUB#
McDonald Jr drops back looking for a leg! Salad Dressing is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salad Dressing manages to kick McDonald Jr off! McDonald Jr jumps back into Salad Dressing's guard.
McDonald Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salad Dressing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #T2#
Salad Dressing trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salad Dressing for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salad Dressing holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom. #T3#
Salad Dressing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (4) Salad Dressing
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Salad Dressing from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Salad Dressing pushing down on McDonald Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
McDonald Jr manages to get to full guard.
Salad Dressing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (4) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (6) Salad Dressing
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Salad Dressing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salad Dressing is one step ahead there.
Salad Dressing trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet.
Salad Dressing trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salad Dressing looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McDonald Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (6) Salad Dressing#T6#
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Salad Dressing is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Salad Dressing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (8) Salad Dressing#SUB#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salad Dressing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salad Dressing looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (8) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully. #T7#
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
Salad Dressing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McDonald Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Salad Dressing is working from the bottom.
Salad Dressing controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving. #T8#
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad Dressing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Salad Dressing pulls McDonald Jr in to control the position. #T9#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald Jr controls the pace.
Salad Dressing wants to sweep here but McDonald Jr controlling him for the moment.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salad Dressing is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Salad Dressing.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Salad Dressing won't allow McDonald Jr to pass to mount.
Salad Dressing is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salad Dressing wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Salad Dressing is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald Jr in particular looking to stall.
Salad Dressing is staying active underneath McDonald Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McDonald Jr tries to pass to full mount but Salad Dressing defends it.
Salad Dressing is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Salad Dressing is defending well.
Salad Dressing wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy.
Salad Dressing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here. #T11#
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Salad Dressing is keeping the position.
McDonald Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salad Dressing looking to control.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
Salad Dressing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald Jr is stalling here. Salad Dressing is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Salad Dressing has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (12) Salad Dressing#SUB2#
Salad Dressing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Salad Dressing's guard! Nice work there by McDonald Jr! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (12) Salad Dressing#T13#
Salad Dressing can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald Jr controls the pace.
Salad Dressing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (14) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Salad Dressing drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Salad Dressing has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (12) vs (14) Salad Dressing
Salad Dressing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Salad Dressing keeps moving.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T14#
McDonald Jr stalling.
McDonald Jr working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Salad Dressing's thigh. Salad Dressing counters though and makes it back to full guard.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Salad Dressing's body and controls the position.
McDonald Jr'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.
McDonald Jr postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald Jr is pushing down on Salad Dressing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salad Dressing is fighting to maintain full guard but McDonald Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salad Dressing wins on points by 14 to 12.
After winning the bout, Larry Salad Dressing 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:
SSG 309 Borgia vs Thumb
Date: May 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco shoots in for a double leg but McDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDonald Jr stuffs the takedown.
Orozco with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and McDonald Jr counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adriel Orozco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McDonald Jr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Orozco is trying to keep an underhook but McDonald Jr manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orozco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orozco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr pushes down on Orozco's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
McDonald Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, McDonald Jr seems content to control.
It looks like McDonald Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Orozco is doing well to control the position and prevent McDonald Jr from advancing to side control.
McDonald Jr controlling the action here.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald Jr is working away from the top position though.#T2#
McDonald Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McDonald Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Orozco is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orozco is looking to escape.
Orozco is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Orozco tries to hold on but McDonald Jr postures up.
Orozco regains half guard.
Orozco is not content to let McDonald Jr control the position.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace. #T3#
Orozco is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr tries to pass to full mount but Orozco defends it.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
McDonald Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Orozco tries to roll over but McDonald Jr keeps him under control.
Orozco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald Jr is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if McDonald Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Orozco wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Orozco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is keen to just control but Orozco is a slippery customer.
Orozco trying to hold on to McDonald Jr's head to control him but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr controlling the action here.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McDonald Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Orozco tries to roll over but McDonald Jr keeps him under control.
McDonald Jr wants to take a breather but Orozco is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the action here. #T5#
Orozco tries to roll over but McDonald Jr keeps him under control.
Orozco wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping busy.
McDonald Jr stalling.
McDonald Jr is continuing to stall.
McDonald Jr passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (8) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr avoids the attempt from Orozco to control.#T6#
McDonald Jr tries to control but Orozco wriggling away.
Orozco is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald Jr is looking to work his way around to Orozco's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
McDonald Jr prevents Orozco from getting the reversal.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Orozco is having none of it.
McDonald Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orozco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald Jr avoids the attempt from Orozco to control.#T7#
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Orozco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Orozco trying to control but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Orozco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Orozco trying to hold on to McDonald Jr's head to control him but McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (11) McDonald Jr
Orozco slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald Jr trying to control from half guard but Orozco is working away.
McDonald Jr is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
McDonald Jr is taking a breather. Orozco 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.
McDonald Jr uses his free foot to push down on Orozco's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Orozco. Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (0) vs (14) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr prevents Orozco from getting the reversal.
Orozco prevents McDonald Jr from taking his back.
McDonald Jr controlling from the full mount.
Orozco wants to hold on but McDonald Jr pushes him away.
Orozco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount. #T9#
Orozco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McDonald Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr wants to finish this one by submission but Orozco is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDonald Jr.
Orozco 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: Orozco (2) vs (14) McDonald Jr
Orozco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald Jr is keeping the position for now.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Orozco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Orozco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orozco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orozco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orozco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald Jr's guard. #SUB#
Orozco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald Jr defends it well.
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
McDonald Jr gets full guard.
Orozco forces his way into half guard.
Orozco is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position.
Orozco sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Orozco wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
Orozco passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orozco (5) vs (14) McDonald Jr#T13#
McDonald Jr is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Orozco looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Orozco goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (5) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orozco keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass. #T14#
McDonald Jr stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Orozco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald Jr defends it easily.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orozco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (7) vs (16) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orozco trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 16 to 7. |
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Event:
SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Orozco misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
McDonald Jr has managed to clinch.
Orozco wants a takedown.
#TD2#
McDonald Jr jumps guard.
Orozco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McDonald Jr wants to improve his position but instead Orozco has moved into half guard.
Orozco trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco wants to advance to full mount but McDonald Jr doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr 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.
Orozco wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
Orozco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orozco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orozco'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.#T2#
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco stays in close to McDonald Jr's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orozco defends well.
Orozco is pushing down on McDonald Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Orozco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orozco in particular looking to stall.
Orozco wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Orozco in particular looking to stall.
Orozco trying to mount his opponent but McDonald Jr defends it.
Orozco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orozco is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working. #T4#
Orozco stalling.
McDonald Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Orozco defends it easily.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T5##SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orozco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Orozco content to stall in guard here.
Orozco tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Orozco preventing the sweep.
Orozco trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Orozco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orozco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Orozco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orozco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orozco (2) vs (2) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orozco defends it easily.
Orozco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Orozco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Orozco from controlling successfully.
Orozco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orozco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orozco is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orozco (2) vs (6) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Orozco sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonald Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Orozco is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald Jr sits in half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr trying to control from half guard but Orozco is working away.
McDonald Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orozco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Orozco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Orozco is defending well.
Orozco is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orozco avoid being mounted?#T9#
McDonald Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Orozco trying to hold on to McDonald Jr's head to control him but McDonald Jr postures up.
Orozco is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Orozco is defending well.
Orozco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Orozco keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
McDonald Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Orozco wants to sweep here but McDonald Jr controlling him for the moment.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position.
Orozco keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Orozco controlling the position.
McDonald Jr won't allow Orozco to sweep him here.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Orozco keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orozco has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Orozco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orozco is trying to keep McDonald Jr in close.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Orozco has his hands on McDonald Jr's head, controlling the position.
McDonald Jr wants to control from the top but Orozco keeps moving.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Orozco.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Orozco's body and controls the position.
Orozco 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.
McDonald Jr controlling from the top position. #T14#
McDonald Jr postures up.
McDonald Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr wins on points by 6 to 2. |
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Event:
SSG 288 Hlervu vs Kuang
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 37 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald Jr with the counter takedown but Mason avoids it easily.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but McDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bea Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald Jr circles away.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald Jr sprawls well. McDonald Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McDonald Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##TD2#
McDonald Jr is trying to trip Mason. He has hold of a leg but Mason is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDonald Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mason looking for a sweep. Not yet Mason, not yet. #T2#
Mason being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like McDonald Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McDonald Jr is continuing to stall.
McDonald Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mason (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald Jr slows the pace down. #T4#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald Jr happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of McDonald Jr the control monster continue. Boring.
Mason tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald Jr controlling the position. #T5#
McDonald Jr advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mason (0) vs (7) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr controlling from mount.
Mason is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald Jr wants to take Mason's back here but Mason is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mason really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent. #T6#
Mason is trying to escape the mount but McDonald Jr keeps good control and instead manages to take Mason's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mason (0) vs (10) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has got one arm under Mason's chin. This could be trouble... Mason trying to control the other hand but McDonald Jr gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Mason has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tervur Braven!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
McDonald Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Braven is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald Jr can't fight it off and eventually Braven manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Braven#SUB#
McDonald Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
McDonald Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Braven escapes and throws McDonald Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (5) Braven
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Braven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
McDonald Jr tries to bench press Braven off him but Braven keeps the position.
McDonald Jr sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Braven trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Braven looking to improve position, pressing down on McDonald Jr's thigh with his hand. McDonald Jr seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Braven paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Braven's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! McDonald Jr picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley goes for a double leg but McDonald Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDonald Jr continues to drive forward.
Moley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald Jr tries to avoid it but Moley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald Jr to the ground. McDonald Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moley misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and McDonald Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Carl McDonald Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grapple Moley.#TD#
McDonald Jr jumps into guard, dragging Moley to the mat.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moley stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald Jr.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moley defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moley escapes and throws McDonald Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (3) Moley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McDonald Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald Jr defends it well.
McDonald Jr gets full guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Moley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Moley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moley has McDonald Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (3) Moley
McDonald Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moley is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (5) Moley#SUB#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moley is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moley has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Moley manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Moley#SUB2#
Moley tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well. #SUB2#
Moley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Moley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moley tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well. #T4#
McDonald Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (8) Moley
McDonald Jr stalling.
Moley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald Jr's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (4) vs (12) Moley
McDonald Jr rolls, trying to escape but Moley keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Moley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr showing good submission defense here.
#T5##SUB2#
Moley is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McDonald Jr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
McDonald Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Moley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Moley.
#SUB2#
Moley is working for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6##SUB2#
Moley 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.
#SUB2#
Moley is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7##SUB#
Moley got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moley has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald Jr's legs - danger averted.
Moley is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (12) Moley
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Moley tries to hold on but McDonald Jr pushes him away.
McDonald Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
McDonald Jr looking to control but Moley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald Jr is stalling here but it's allowed Moley to get half guard.
McDonald Jr trying to control from half guard but Moley is working away.
McDonald Jr wants to pass to mount but Moley is defending the position. #T9#
McDonald Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McDonald Jr wants to take a breather but Moley is having none of it.
McDonald Jr 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.
Moley controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McDonald Jr is keen to just control but Moley is a slippery customer.
Moley wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
McDonald Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moley.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Moley is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr is thwarting Moley's attempts to control the position.
Well, if McDonald Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McDonald Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moley for as long as he can get away with.
Moley is looking to control McDonald Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moley avoid being mounted?
McDonald Jr not doing much here.
#T12#
Moley moves into full guard.
McDonald Jr stays in close to Moley's body and controls the position.
Moley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (14) Moley#T13##SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle but Moley pushes his legs off easily.
McDonald Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moley's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (10) vs (14) Moley
McDonald Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moley has McDonald Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald Jr controlling from the top position.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Moley is working from the bottom. #T14#
McDonald Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McDonald Jr pushes down on Moley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Moley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
SSG 270 Hunt vs Takeshi
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Raven Camoran!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Camoran 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: McDonald Jr (0) vs (2) Camoran#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camoran trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
Camoran passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Camoran is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camoran is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald Jr wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Camoran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McDonald Jr gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr working for a triangle but Camoran defends it easily.
Camoran controlling from the top position. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Camoran from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Camoran is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Camoran is looking to defend but McDonald Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Camoran! McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Camoran taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Dontez Yates!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Yates wants to clinch up but McDonald Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Yates tries to keep at a distance but McDonald Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yates after a bit of a struggle.
Yates looking for a takedown. #TD#
McDonald Jr pulls guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yates manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yates wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yates defends well.
Yates advances to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Yates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yates prevents McDonald Jr from improving his position.#SUB2#
Yates 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.
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3##SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Yates defends easily.
Yates trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yates controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Yates wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Yates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yates trying to control but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yates forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Yates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yates is keen to just control but McDonald Jr is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB2#
Yates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald Jr defends it well. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Yates pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (0) vs (3) Yates
Yates wants to control the pace but McDonald Jr is squirming around nicely.
McDonald Jr working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Yates is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McDonald Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McDonald Jr can't escape the position.
#T6#
Yates fails to advance to McDonald Jr's back.
McDonald Jr tries to reverse the position but Yates maintains control.
Yates with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Yates trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Yates goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDonald Jr is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (3) Yates
McDonald Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Yates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
McDonald Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McDonald Jr pushing down on Yates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace.
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Yates wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald Jr in particular looking to stall.
Yates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Yates is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yates trying to control here.
McDonald Jr moves into full mount! Yates won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (3) Yates
Yates has given up his back here. Will McDonald Jr look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (8) vs (3) Yates
McDonald Jr controlling from the back.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yates for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Yates is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yates is still trying to improve position.
Yates tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
McDonald Jr'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.
Further stalling from McDonald Jr.
Yates is trying to escape the mount but McDonald Jr keeps good control and instead manages to take Yates's back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (11) vs (3) Yates
McDonald Jr is riding his opponent, not letting Yates buck him off.
Yates wants to escape the position.
#T10#
McDonald Jr controlling from the back.
McDonald Jr continues to stall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T11#
Yates trying to control the hands but McDonald Jr won't let him.
McDonald Jr biding his time, controlling Yates.
McDonald Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yates tries to escape but McDonald Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from McDonald Jr.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Yates's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Yates tries to roll but McDonald Jr sticks to his back.
Yates is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yates is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McDonald Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Yates rolls, trying to escape but McDonald Jr keeps control of the position.
Yates keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
McDonald Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Yates tries to buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McDonald Jr.
McDonald Jr continues to hold on tight.
Yates breaks McDonald Jr's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (11) vs (5) Yates#SUB#
Yates avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Yates defends easily.
Yates passes into half guard. #T14#
McDonald Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for a guillotine here but Yates defends easily.
Yates 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald Jr takes the fight on points by 11 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 254 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
McDonald Jr forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Mesquita drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the guard.
McDonald Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mesquita! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (3) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is controlling an arm, preventing McDonald Jr from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McDonald Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald Jr with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McDonald Jr content just to control the position here.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.#T2#
Mesquita tries to reverse the position but McDonald Jr maintains control.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
Mesquita working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling from mount. #T3#
McDonald Jr wants to take his opponent's back but Mesquita doesn't allow it.
Mesquita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald Jr controlling his opponent.
McDonald Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Mesquita gets back to half guard.
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg.
Mesquita regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr preventing the sweep.
McDonald Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mesquita pulls McDonald Jr in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard. #T5#
McDonald Jr is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald Jr forces his way into half guard.
McDonald Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mesquita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Well, if McDonald Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mesquita is trying to maintain the position but McDonald Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald Jr trying to pass the guard but Mesquita defending well.
McDonald Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McDonald Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mesquita knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from the bottom.
Mesquita is in trouble now - McDonald Jr has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (6) vs (0) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but McDonald Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position but McDonald Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T8#
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
McDonald Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mesquita can't escape the position.
#T9#
McDonald Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McDonald Jr'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.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Mesquita wants to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from McDonald Jr.#T10#
McDonald Jr prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.
Mesquita is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, McDonald Jr has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (9) vs (0) Mesquita
McDonald Jr has good solid back control here.
Mesquita trying to control the hands but McDonald Jr breaks the grip.
McDonald Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mesquita.#T11#
Mesquita is in bad spot here.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
What can Mesquita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDonald Jr controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Mesquita trying to control the action but McDonald Jr just sinks the hooks in.
McDonald Jr trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
Mesquita tries to escape but McDonald Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
McDonald Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McDonald Jr is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mesquita trying to control the position but McDonald Jr manages to sink in the hooks.
McDonald Jr is trying to stick to Mesquita's back but Mesquita is turning into McDonald Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mesquita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (2) Mesquita#SUB#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesquita is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mesquita has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Mesquita manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (9) vs (5) Mesquita#T13##SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but McDonald Jr is defending well.
McDonald Jr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mesquita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
McDonald Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mesquita has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McDonald Jr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mesquita is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and he's put Mesquita to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 245 Johnson vs McCain
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald Jr fails with the takedown.
Van Der Sloot drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald Jr sprawls and moves away.
Van Der Sloot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDonald Jr. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Van Der Sloot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Viktor Van Der Sloot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl McDonald Jr.#CL2#
McDonald Jr darts in and clinches Van Der Sloot up against the cage.#T1#
Van Der Sloot goes for a takedown in the clinch but McDonald Jr prevents it.
Van Der Sloot tries to pull guard but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
McDonald Jr looking for a takedown. #TD2#
McDonald Jr lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (2) McDonald Jr
Van Der Sloot is pulling down on McDonald Jr's head to control his posture.
McDonald Jr slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
McDonald Jr works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (5) McDonald Jr
Van Der Sloot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position.
Van Der Sloot trying to control here.
#T3#
Van Der Sloot keeping hold of McDonald Jr's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Der Sloot defends it well.
Van Der Sloot regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sloot is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Sloot is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T4##SUB2#
McDonald Jr has his foot on Van Der Sloot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Der Sloot works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Sloot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Der Sloot is pushing down on McDonald Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Sloot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Van Der Sloot is looking to take a break and control but McDonald Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (5) McDonald Jr#T5#
McDonald Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Der Sloot tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
McDonald Jr tries to reverse the position but Van Der Sloot maintains control.
Van Der Sloot content just to control the position here. #T6#
McDonald Jr gets back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr is staying active underneath Van Der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Sloot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Der Sloot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
McDonald Jr tries to roll over but Van Der Sloot keeps him under control.
McDonald Jr is staying active underneath Van Der Sloot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Sloot stalling.
Van Der Sloot wants to control but McDonald Jr is keeping him busy.
Van Der Sloot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald Jr tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg. #T8#
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
McDonald Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
McDonald Jr moves into full guard.
McDonald Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald Jr, not yet. #SUB2#
McDonald Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Der Sloot has picked McDonald Jr up and slammed him! McDonald Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Der Sloot manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (8) vs (5) McDonald Jr
McDonald Jr is being controlled here.
Van Der Sloot wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
McDonald Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T10#
Van Der Sloot has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Der Sloot (10) vs (5) McDonald Jr
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now.
Van Der Sloot trying to control but McDonald Jr is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Van Der Sloot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape.
McDonald Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Van Der Sloot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape.
Van Der Sloot controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Van Der Sloot tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
McDonald Jr is looking to improve his position but Van Der Sloot isn't that keen on the idea.
McDonald Jr keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
McDonald Jr is squirming around, avoiding Van Der Sloot's attempts to control the action.
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Der Sloot tries to control but McDonald Jr wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Sloot controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Der Sloot takes the fight on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Joao Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miyao moves to clinch but McDonald Jr breaks away #TD#
and McDonald Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (0) Miyao
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (5) vs (0) Miyao
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyao is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (8) vs (0) Miyao#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Miyao fending off the submission attempt from McDonald Jr. #T2##SUB#
McDonald Jr has got his arm under Miyao's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Miyao has spun round into McDonald Jr's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (2) Miyao#SUB#
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyao passes into half guard.
#SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
Miyao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyao tries to pass to full mount but McDonald Jr defends it.
Miyao moves into full mount! McDonald Jr won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (5) Miyao
McDonald Jr regains half guard.#T4#
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyao is aware though and is defending well.
McDonald Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miyao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Miyao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (8) vs (8) Miyao
McDonald Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald Jr has given up his back here. Will Miyao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (8) vs (11) Miyao
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy McDonald Jr right now.
#SUB2#
Miyao has the hooks in. McDonald Jr is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Miyao passes his arm under McDonald Jr's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, McDonald Jr taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
A relieved looking Joao Miyao thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 235 One vs Chai
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carl McDonald Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
McDonald Jr forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
McDonald Jr tightens his grip and picks Kimura up, before dumping him to the ground. Kimura manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (0) Kimura
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald Jr sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr wants to pass to mount but Kimura is defending the position.
McDonald Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
McDonald Jr is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
McDonald Jr trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
McDonald Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald Jr wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it. #T2#
McDonald Jr controlling the pace.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. McDonald Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McDonald Jr trying to control the pace.
McDonald Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but McDonald Jr has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kimura does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDonald Jr is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald Jr wants to pass the guard but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
#T4#
Kimura is not content to let McDonald Jr control the position.
Kimura wants to improve his position but McDonald Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald Jr pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura 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.#T5#
McDonald Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
McDonald Jr 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. #SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDonald Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Kimura keeping moving, preventing McDonald Jr from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald Jr content to stall in guard here.
Kimura keeping full guard, as McDonald Jr tries to pass.
Kimura 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.
McDonald Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
McDonald Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#T7#
McDonald Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (2) Kimura
McDonald Jr keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McDonald Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kimura uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (5) Kimura
McDonald Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control the action but McDonald Jr is working from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep.#T8#
McDonald Jr regains half guard.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald Jr keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been informed that Kimura has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
McDonald Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald Jr keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
McDonald Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
McDonald Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimura passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (8) Kimura
McDonald Jr tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kimura presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald Jr (2) vs (10) Kimura
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald Jr is looking to escape.
McDonald Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McDonald Jr moves into full guard.
#T10#
Kimura wants to control from the top but McDonald Jr keeps moving.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle but Kimura pushes his legs off easily.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.
McDonald Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimura is looking to advance position but McDonald Jr won't allow it.
McDonald Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB#
McDonald Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald Jr is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on McDonald Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McDonald Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald Jr (2) vs (13) Kimura
McDonald Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura wants to control the pace but McDonald Jr is squirming around nicely.
McDonald Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kimura wants to take his opponent's back but McDonald Jr doesn't allow it.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
McDonald Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (2) vs (16) Kimura
Kimura trying to control momentarily.
Kimura controlling well, preventing McDonald Jr from escaping the position.
#T13#
Kimura tries to keep control of the position but McDonald Jr is staying busy.
Kimura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Kimura has managed to slip his arm under McDonald Jr's chin. This could be all over... yep, McDonald Jr is tapping out! Submission win for Kimura.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura! |
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Event:
SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Grapple Moley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
McDonald Jr gets a clinch.
Moley tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McDonald Jr is pressed up against the cage. Moley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald Jr down to the mat. McDonald Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonald Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple Moley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moley shoots in for a double leg but McDonald Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDonald Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moley defends it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moley or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald Jr, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moley.
Moley shoots in but McDonald Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moley shoots in for a takedown but McDonald Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
McDonald Jr darts in and clinches Moley up against the cage.
Moley is working for takedown but McDonald Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Moley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McDonald Jr can't fight it off and eventually Moley manages to take the fight to the floor. McDonald Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moley (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr#SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
McDonald Jr looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Moley is defending well. McDonald Jr quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Moley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McDonald Jr celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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Event:
SSG 217 Chai vs Grace
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Paulie Soprano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carl McDonald Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Soprano shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Soprano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald Jr feints the counter takedown.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soprano closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald Jr, looking for a takedown. Soprano pushes McDonald Jr against the cage but McDonald Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulie Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soprano is defended easily by McDonald Jr.
Soprano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald Jr's waist but McDonald Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soprano off to one side.
McDonald Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Soprano pushes him away.#TD#
Soprano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Soprano finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Soprano (2) vs (0) McDonald Jr
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Soprano got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soprano has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald Jr's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but McDonald Jr is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald Jr is looking for a triangle but Soprano pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB2#
McDonald Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soprano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald Jr is retaining full guard.
Soprano is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Soprano is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald Jr has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Soprano is looking to defend but McDonald Jr has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Soprano! McDonald Jr pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Soprano taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl McDonald Jr! |
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