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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ron Roy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Art Mcgowan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Roy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcgowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Roy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roy (2) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgowan is trying to control the position but Roy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Roy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcgowan working for a triangle but Roy defends it easily.
Mcgowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roy controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roy is aware though and is defending well.
Roy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mcgowan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy forces his way into half guard.
Roy prevents Mcgowan from improving his position.
Roy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roy (5) vs (0) Mcgowan
Roy taking a breather here.
Mcgowan is looking to regain half guard here but Roy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy gets to mount! Mcgowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roy (7) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan wants to control but Roy is having none of it.
Mcgowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Roy has a good base and remains in mount.
Roy content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcgowan wants to hold on but Roy pushes him away.
Mcgowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Roy (10) vs (0) Mcgowan
Mcgowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roy is hanging on to Mcgowan's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Roy controlling the positon.
Mcgowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Roy gets his hands free.
Mcgowan tries to roll but Roy sticks to his back.
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
What can Mcgowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mcgowan right now.
Mcgowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Roy.
Roy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan just trying to survive but Roy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Roy is hanging on to Mcgowan's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Mcgowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan rolls, trying to escape but Roy keeps control of the position.
Roy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mcgowan tries to escape but Roy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan is still trying to improve position.
Mcgowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mcgowan is really stuck here.
Roy controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Mcgowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mcgowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mcgowan trying to control but not successfully.
Mcgowan is trying to break free.
Mcgowan trying to control the hands but Roy breaks the grip.
Mcgowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roy's guard. Nice work there by Mcgowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (10) vs (2) Mcgowan
Roy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgowan is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roy (12) vs (2) Mcgowan
Mcgowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Roy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roy is pressing down on Mcgowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgowan is holding on for now.
Mcgowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy is fighting to break Mcgowan's control of his arms but Mcgowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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