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WP 23 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 25 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 18 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joteel to the ground. MacGowan is now in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Joteel
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.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel looking for a sweep. Not yet Joteel, not yet.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joteel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joteel 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joteel can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joteel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan pulls Joteel in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Joteel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Joteel
Joteel controlling the position.
Joteel trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
Joteel staying calm.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Joteel keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joteel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joteel trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control Joteel's posture but Joteel avoids it.
Joteel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacGowan, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (5) Joteel
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Joteel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Joteel manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Joteel's guard.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joteel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joteel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Joteel's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Joteel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Joteel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Joteel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Joteel
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joteel controls the pace.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan has his feet on Joteel's thighs here. He's pushed Joteel 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! Joteel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacGowan!
A very excited looking Shane MacGowan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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