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WP 76 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 26 wins and 55 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 57 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McDonald scores with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has McDonald in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but McDonald still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, McDonald has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McDonald working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling the position.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that MacGowan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from MacGowan.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (4) MacGowan
We've been hearing good reports from McDonald'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.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McDonald 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.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
McDonald tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonald working away.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McDonald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
David McDonald opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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