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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Diesel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacGowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (0) Diesel
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
MacGowan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (9) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel can't escape the position.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diesel just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Diesel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
MacGowan avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan'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.
Diesel can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacGowan controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but MacGowan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Will MacGowan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
Diesel tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan biding his time, controlling Diesel.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off.
MacGowan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diesel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diesel for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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