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CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito PBP Commentary |
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 5 wins and 3 losses; Trevina Gunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald scores with a takedown into Gunter's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunter (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Gunter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gunter manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Gunter's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gunter'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 drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gunter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gunter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gunter! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gunter (4) vs (2) McDonald
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunter 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 is trying to get back to half guard.
Gunter staying calm.
Gunter works to advance to full mount. McDonald defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gunter (6) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald tries to lock up and control but Gunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Gunter controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to hold on but Gunter pushes him away.
Gunter 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 fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Gunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Gunter has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gunter works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (9) vs (2) McDonald
Gunter wants to take McDonald's back here but McDonald is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gunter controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gunter.
McDonald has given up his back here. Will Gunter look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gunter (12) vs (2) McDonald
Gunter 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.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gunter controlling well, preventing McDonald from escaping the position.
McDonald is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gunter is hanging on to McDonald's back as he tries to escape.
Gunter trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McDonald doesn't escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can McDonald 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 tries to escape but Gunter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gunter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McDonald turns into Gunter and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (12) vs (4) McDonald
Gunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
Gunter 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: Gunter (14) vs (4) McDonald
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunter pulls his head out easily.
Gunter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunter prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Gunter slows the pace down in half guard.
McDonald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gunter looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Gunter pushes his legs off easily.
Gunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunter defends it easily.
Gunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McDonald working for a triangle but Gunter defends it easily.
McDonald is looking for a triangle but Gunter pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunter stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
Gunter'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.
Gunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gunter wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunter pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunter prevents McDonald from improving his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Gunter.
McDonald is looking for a sweep. Gunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunter is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Gunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (17) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Gunter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't escape the position.
McDonald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gunter (20) vs (4) McDonald
I really don't envy McDonald right now.
Gunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDonald wants to control his opponent's hands but Gunter gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gunter controlling the positon.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gunter avoiding McDonald 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Gunter.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gunter is stinking the place up with his stalling.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gunter just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is really stuck here.
McDonald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gunter is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Gunter. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gunter's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (20) vs (6) McDonald
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Gunter.
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunter has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gunter (22) vs (6) McDonald
Gunter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunter content to stall in guard here.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunter defends well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gunter (25) vs (6) McDonald
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Gunter controls the position.
McDonald tries to bench press Gunter off him but Gunter keeps the position.
Gunter 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's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gunter tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face as Gunter controls the position.
Gunter advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gunter (27) vs (6) McDonald
Gunter looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gunter controlling from mount.
McDonald tries to reverse the position but Gunter maintains control.
Gunter controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunter has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
After the fight, Trevina Gunter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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