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SSG 242 Makarov vs Hall 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 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
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald Jr moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald Jr (8) vs (0) Miyao
McDonald Jr looking for the choke but no joy.
Miyao fending off the submission attempt from McDonald Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
McDonald Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miyao passes into half guard.
McDonald Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miyao pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald Jr is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
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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