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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tori feints and as MacGowan raises his hands in defense, Tori changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Tori
Tori is stalling in the full guard.
Tori trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
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.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan has control of Tori's left arm, preventing Tori from doing any damage.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tori 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.
MacGowan has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tori wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tori postures up.
Tori wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is controlling Tori's posture.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
MacGowan is pulling down on Tori's head. It's preventing any offense from Tori, at least for the moment.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori controlling from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has Tori pulled in close to control his posture.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Tori
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Tori controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan slips nicely into half guard.
Tori is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tori is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
MacGowan trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tori is adopting a defensive guard.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tori is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Tori
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Tori postures up.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Tori looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Tori
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tori working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tori working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacGowan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacGowan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and MacGowan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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