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WP 68 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 61 wins and 52 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 52 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacGowan sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) McDonald
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is in no mood to give up.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan tries to break free.
McDonald working for a choke but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald postures up.
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) McDonald
MacGowan holds of for dear life.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) McDonald
MacGowan is really stuck here.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
McDonald avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) McDonald
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (16) McDonald
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (18) McDonald
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan controlling the position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (9) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
MacGowan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan works to advance to full mount. McDonald defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (14) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan takes McDonald's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (17) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
McDonald just looking to survive in the bad position.
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 18 to 17.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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