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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 21 wins and 18 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McDonald throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ignatowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDonald is in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ignatowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald swings around for an armbar but Ignatowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (7) McDonald
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ignatowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Ignatowski's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is controlling McDonald's posture.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (7) McDonald
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
McDonald tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ignatowski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McDonald manages to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but McDonald is working away.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but McDonald denies him.
A lull in the action here.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from improving position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to buck Ignatowski off but Ignatowski is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Ignatowski stalls from top position.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDonald for as long as he can get away with.
McDonald gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (11) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
McDonald regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but McDonald defends it.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ignatowski has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski controls the position.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski taking a break here but McDonald is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald is looking to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Ignatowski looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ignatowski moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (20) vs (7) McDonald
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDonald.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ignatowski is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
Ignatowski has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McDonald! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ignatowski gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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