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WP 121 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 36 wins and 76 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 81 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacGowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but MacGowan has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from McDonald as he works his way to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonald wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
McDonald has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
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 (2) vs (2) MacGowan
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
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 keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! McDonald is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McDonald manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into McDonald's guard.
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! McDonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McDonald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDonald in particular looking to stall.
McDonald wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head. It's preventing any offense from McDonald, at least for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald passes into half guard.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDonald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
MacGowan is trying to control but McDonald passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (10) vs (4) MacGowan
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
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 pulls McDonald in to control the position.
Well,McDonald is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McDonald rolls with it to try and escape but MacGowan cranks on the arm and McDonald is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacGowan!
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.
The defeated David McDonald had this to say: 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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