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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 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 16 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
Dravezesdi prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Dravezesdi stalling away here and it's allowed MacGowan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi postures up.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Dravezesdi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi has gone for a leg lock! MacGowan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dravezesdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Dravezesdi's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi looking for subs off his back but MacGowan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan stands and throws Dravezesdi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, MacGowan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan fails to take his opponent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (14) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has good solid back control here.
Dravezesdi tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan not allowing Dravezesdi to control his hands.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (17) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacGowan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (20) vs (2) Dravezesdi
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Shane MacGowan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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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