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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!
Moley wins on points by 14 to 10. |
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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.
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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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