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CACC MacGowan vs Gracie PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Gracie
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacGowan is now in half guard.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
Gracie controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan stalling.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan not doing much here.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, MacGowan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
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.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't escape the position.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan is not content to let Gracie control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (7) Gracie
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Gracie goes for an armbar but MacGowan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has his feet on MacGowan's thighs here. He's pushed MacGowan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! MacGowan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Gracie!
Raul Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Raul Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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