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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Hunt wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like MacGowan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunt wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (8) MacGowan
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacGowan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (11) MacGowan
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (14) MacGowan
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy.
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 gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control.
That's thirteen 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 keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
Hunt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if MacGowan 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from MacGowan.
MacGowan prevents Hunt from improving 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.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 14 to 0.
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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