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WP 93 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 11 wins and 22 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 67 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (0) vs (2) MacGowan
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.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Nelson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls Nelson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blacktalians MMA II that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to control.
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.
MacGowan has Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson 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 Nelson.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Nelson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Nelson prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Nelson has control of MacGowan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacGowan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Nelson looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacGowan has worked his arm free - good work by MacGowan!
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (8) vs (2) MacGowan
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson controls the position from side control.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Nelson is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Nelson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Nelson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan prevents Nelson from taking his back.
Nelson avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
Nelson tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Nelson controlling from mount.
Nelson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
Nelson is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nelson (16) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nelson's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (16) vs (4) MacGowan
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan postures up.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan controlling from the top position.
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (18) vs (4) MacGowan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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