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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Gordon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ladine wants to clinch.
Ladine shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Ladine gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ladine (0) vs (2) Gordon
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.
Gordon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ladine is keeping the position for now.
Ladine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gordon is now in half guard.
Ladine is trying to maintain the position but Gordon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladine is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gordon 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladine is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Gordon trying to control the pace.
Gordon tries to pass to full mount but Ladine defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gordon in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ladine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordon looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ladine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gordon controls the pace.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ladine looking to control.
Gordon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Ladine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gordon stays in close to Ladine's body and controls the position.
Gordon stands and throws Ladine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ladine (0) vs (5) Gordon
Gordon controls the position.
Ladine is looking for a sweep.
Ladine is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Ladine is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Gordon taking a breather here. #T4#
Ladine wants to control but Gordon postures up.
Ladine tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Ladine trying to remain calm as Gordon controls from the top position.
It looks like Gordon 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.
Let's hope that Gordon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Gordon is continuing to stall.
Ladine tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T6#
More stalling from Gordon.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ladine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gordon.#T7#
Ladine tries to bench press Gordon off him but Gordon keeps the position.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Ladine tries to buck Gordon off but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Ladine tries to improve position but can't.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ladine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gordon slows the pace down.
Gordon working away.
Gordon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T9#
Yet more stalling tactics from Gordon.#T10#
The adventures of Gordon the control monster continue. Boring.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon taking a breather here.
Gordon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T11#
Ladine is trying to control Gordon's posture but Gordon avoids it.
Gordon controlling the position from side mount.
Ladine struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Gordon stalls from top position.#T12#
Ladine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gordon controlling from side mount. #T13#
Ladine struggling a bit here.
Gordon controls the position.#T14#
Ladine tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gordon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ladine is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Ladine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Ryan Gordon is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ryan Gordon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lester pushes Ladine up against the cage in a clinch.
Ladine goes for a takedown attempt but Lester pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lester seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Lester gets a clinch. #TD#
Lester tightens his grip and picks Ladine up, before dumping him to the ground. Ladine manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Ladine#SUB2#
Ladine had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lester defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ladine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ladine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Lester is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ladine is controlling Lester's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Ladine working for a triangle but Lester defends it easily.
Lester's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ladine is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lester throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ladine's body to avoid the submission. Ladine has instead reached around Lester's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ladine arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Clayton Ladine! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joao Gabriel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ladine with a poor takedown #TD#
and Gabriel counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (0) Ladine
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.#SUB#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ladine sees it coming and defends easily.
Ladine tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.
Ladine is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Ladine is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ladine avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ladine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ladine tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura but Ladine is defending well.
#T1#
Gabriel is thwarting Ladine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Ladine is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ladine doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gabriel. #SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ladine wants to control but Gabriel is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Gabriel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ladine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ladine is trying to get back to full guard.
Ladine is looking to control Gabriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ladine avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Ladine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ladine trying to control here.
Ladine is doing well to control the position and prevent Gabriel from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Ladine looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gabriel 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.
Ladine is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gabriel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Ladine wants to get back to full guard.
Ladine is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well. #SUB2#
Ladine actively working from the bottom here.
Gabriel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ladine is defending against the submission attempts here by Gabriel.
#SUB#
Gabriel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ladine is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Ladine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ladine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gabriel forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gabriel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ladine has managed to free his arm - good work. #T6#
Gabriel wants to free his trapped foot but Ladine is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Ladine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
Ladine trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gabriel 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.
Ladine tries to roll over but Gabriel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well. #T7#
Gabriel tries to pass to full mount but Ladine defends it. #SUB#
Gabriel is working for a kimura but Ladine is defending it quite comfortably.
Ladine tries to get to full guard but Gabriel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Gabriel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gabriel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ladine sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.#T8##SUB#
Gabriel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ladine is just riding it out for now. Gabriel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gabriel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ladine defends it well.
Gabriel is thwarting Ladine's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gabriel wants to pass to mount but Ladine is defending the position. #T9#
Ladine manages to get to full guard.
Ladine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gabriel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (2) vs (2) Ladine#SUB#
Gabriel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ladine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ladine wants to pass the guard but Gabriel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gabriel working for submissions but it's allowed Ladine to get to half guard.
Ladine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gabriel keeps working. #T10##SUB2#
Ladine is trying to work for a kimura but Gabriel is defending well.
Gabriel manages to get to full guard.
Gabriel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ladine manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (4) vs (2) Ladine#SUB#
Gabriel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ladine is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ladine has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gabriel (4) vs (4) Ladine
Gabriel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11##SUB#
Gabriel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ladine passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Ladine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gabriel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Clayton Ladine! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Azz Babal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Babal has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Ladine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ladine. #TD2#
Ladine successfully pulls guard.
Ladine pulls Babal in close to prevent any damage.
Babal content to stall in guard here.
Babal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ladine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babal stopping the sweep attempt from Ladine.
Babal tries to free his leg and advance position but Ladine is retaining full guard. #T1#
Babal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ladine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Babal (0) vs (2) Ladine
Ladine looking to pass the guard.
Babal keeping moving, preventing Ladine from controlling successfully.
Ladine is stalling in the full guard.
Ladine wants to control from the top but Babal keeps moving. #T2#
Ladine tries to free his leg and advance position but Babal is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ladine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Babal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Babal is trying to control the position but Ladine postures up. #SUB#
Babal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ladine uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Babal (0) vs (5) Ladine#T3#
Ladine takes a little break here. Babal wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ladine wants to control but Babal is keeping him busy.
Babal is looking to regain half guard here but Ladine keeps moving and retains side control.
Ladine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babal keeps working. #SUB2#
Ladine tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ladine has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
You can see the frustration on Babal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ladine trying to control the action but Babal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ladine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ladine is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Babal has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Ladine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babal keeps working.
Ladine tries to move to mount but Babal blocks the move with his legs.
Babal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ladine trying to control the action but Babal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ladine is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Babal tries to get to full guard but Ladine has control of the leg.
Ladine is looking to advance position but Babal won't allow it.
Babal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ladine is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Ladine uses his free foot to push down on Babal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Babal. Score +3 for passing guard: Babal (0) vs (8) Ladine#SUB2#
Ladine working for a guillotine from mount but Babal is in no mood to give up.
Babal 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.
Ladine prevents Babal from improving his position.#SUB2#
Ladine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
Ladine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Ladine is trying to work for a kimura but Babal is defending well.
#SUB#
Babal looking for submissions off his back.
Babal is breathing heavily.
Ladine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Ladine wants to control but Babal is keeping him busy.
Ladine wants to advance to full mount but Babal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Babal keeping moving, preventing Ladine from controlling successfully.
Ladine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Babal trying to control the position here. #T10#
Ladine trying to control but Babal is working from the bottom.
Ladine looking to pass the guard.
Babal looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ladine is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Ladine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babal is trying to hold Ladine in close to prevent damage but Ladine has managed to pass into half guard.
Ladine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babal keeps working.
Babal is trying to maintain the position but Ladine is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Ladine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Babal tries to roll over but Ladine keeps him under control.
Babal is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Ladine is working for a submission of some sort.
Ladine moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Babal (0) vs (11) Ladine#T13#
Babal tries to bench press Ladine off him but Ladine keeps the position. #SUB2#
Ladine thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Babal tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ladine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Babal (0) vs (13) Ladine
Babal is working to get back to half guard.
Babal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14##SUB2#
Babal has left one of his arms exposed and Ladine doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Babal screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayton Ladine! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Usada Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Clayton Ladine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ladine.
Johnson leaves Ladine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Ladine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Ladine
Ladine gets back to full guard.
Ladine looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladine has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ladine has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clayton Ladine! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ladine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacDonald is wriggling around but Ladine manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
MacDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ladine is looking to stall here but MacDonald recovers full guard.
Ladine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladine looking to pass the guard.
MacDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Ladine is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacDonald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Ladine controlling him for the moment.
Ladine with a nice head shot there.
Ladine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ladine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ladine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladine preventing the sweep.
Ladine trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacDonald holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ladine wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ladine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ladine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ladine controlling the position.
Ladine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacDonald is looking for a sweep.#T3#
MacDonald is trying to escape the position but Ladine is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacDonald is trying to buck Ladine off.#SUB2#
Ladine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ladine prevents MacDonald from improving his position.
Ladine with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacDonald tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ladine has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ladine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ladine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clayton Ladine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ladine defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ladine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ladine.
MacDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ladine wants to stand but MacDonald has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ladine stopping the sweep attempt from MacDonald.#T1#
MacDonald has control of Ladine's left arm, preventing Ladine from doing any damage.
MacDonald wants to stand but Ladine is controlling the position.
Ladine wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
Clayton Ladine has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ladine passes MacDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacDonald is staying active underneath Ladine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacDonald manages to get to full guard.
Ladine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
MacDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ladine defends it easily.
Ladine tries to stand but MacDonald is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
MacDonald has his foot on Ladine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ladine works his way back into a safe position though.
Ladine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ladine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ladine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##CL2#
MacDonald tries to keep at a distance but Ladine has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Ladine gets an underhook and turns MacDonald into the cage.
Ladine misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald taking a breather.
Ladine is stalling here.
Ladine holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Ladine to work.
The crowd are getting on Ladine's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC2#
Ladine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Ladine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ladine wants to counter with a clinch but MacDonald pushes him away.
Ladine throws the kick towards the body but MacDonald avoids it.
MacDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ladine throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and MacDonald counters with a takedown into side control.
Ladine is looking for a sweep.
MacDonald working the body and head with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ladine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ladine can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clayton Ladine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
MacDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladine circles away.
#TD2#
Ladine scores with a takedown into MacDonald's guard.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ladine is looking to escape.
Ladine trying to hold on to MacDonald's head to control him but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald trying to control from half guard but Ladine is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ladine looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
MacDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ladine trying to hold on to MacDonald's head to control him but MacDonald postures up.
MacDonald is looking to advance position but Ladine won't allow it.
Ladine trying to control but MacDonald postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacDonald stops Ladine from getting back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ladine trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
MacDonald forces Ladine back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
MacDonald manages to pull guard.
Ladine content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacDonald wants to sweep here but Ladine controlling him for the moment.
Ladine throwing strikes but missing.
Ladine trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacDonald is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ladine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
MacDonald trying to control but Ladine postures up.
Ladine is taking a breather. MacDonald 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.
Ladine wants to control but MacDonald is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacDonald wants to control but Ladine is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ladine wants to free his trapped foot but MacDonald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald MacDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ladine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clayton Ladine! |
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