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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGowan jumps guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arias wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Arias controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias being controlled here momentarily.
Arias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Well, if Arias 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.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
MacGowan trying to control but Arias postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arias is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias 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.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
Arias is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arias's guard.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Arias has a hand on MacGowan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. MacGowan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (7) MacGowan
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias tries to control MacGowan's body but MacGowan pushes him off. Arias squirms to his side and now MacGowan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arias tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (10) MacGowan
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arias 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.
Arias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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