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TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary






182 cm
22 yrs
200 lbs



185 cm
35 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mr Hotspot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 7 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Hotspot shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hotspot (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is staying active underneath Hotspot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hotspot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan is pulling down on Hotspot's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Hotspot from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan pulls Hotspot in close to his closed guard and prevents Hotspot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hotspot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hotspot looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Hotspot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hotspot tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.

Hotspot drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hotspot (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Hotspot looking for a sweep but MacGowan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hotspot (2) vs (6) MacGowan

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hotspot wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Hotspot is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hotspot wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Hotspot working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hotspot (2) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan has the hooks in. Hotspot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan controls the action.
Hotspot trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
Hotspot rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Doom's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
MacGowan biding his time, controlling Hotspot.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Hotspot looks to control.
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hotspot.
Hotspot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Well, with MacGowan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hotspot is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hotspot tries to escape the position.
What can Hotspot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan is not going to allow Hotspot to sit and survive in this position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Hotspot right now.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hotspot is really stuck here.
Hotspot trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.

MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
Hotspot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Hotspot buck him off.
Hotspot is in bad spot here.
MacGowan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan is not going to allow Hotspot to sit and survive in this position.
Hotspot tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hotspot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hotspot trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
Hotspot is in bad spot here.
Good control from MacGowan.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Hotspot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hotspot breaks MacGowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (4) vs (9) MacGowan

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
Hotspot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Hotspot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hotspot forces his way into half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Hotspot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MacGowan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hotspot.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.

MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hotspot.

Hotspot seems to be looking for submissions.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Hotspot keeps him under control.
Hotspot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Hotspot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hotspot passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (7) vs (9) MacGowan
Hotspot wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hotspot goes for an armbar but MacGowan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (7) vs (11) MacGowan

And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 11 to 7.
An out of breath Shane MacGowan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
 
 
 
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