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WP 122 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 15 wins and 29 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 81 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacGowan on his heels. He'll look to pass MacGowan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) 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.
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catch Wrestler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catch Wrestler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from Catch Wrestler, at least for the moment.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan has his foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Catch Wrestler works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
MacGowan pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Catch Wrestler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Catch Wrestler has control of an arm but MacGowan manages to advance to Catch Wrestler's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (5) vs (4) MacGowan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler fending off the submission attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
MacGowan has got his arm under Catch Wrestler's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Catch Wrestler has spun round into MacGowan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to hold Catch Wrestler in close to prevent damage but Catch Wrestler has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
Catch Wrestler moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control but Catch Wrestler flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Catch Wrestler (13) vs (4) MacGowan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (13) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (13) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Catch Wrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Catch Wrestler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacGowan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no MacGowan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Catch Wrestler is looking to reverse the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Catch Wrestler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by Catch Wrestler. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (17) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (17) vs (11) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to advance to full mount but Catch Wrestler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Catch Wrestler dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (19) vs (11) MacGowan
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan looking to control but Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Catch Wrestler is staying active.
Catch Wrestler is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
MacGowan is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Catch Wrestler from advancing position.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Catch Wrestler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Catch Wrestler passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (22) vs (11) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Catch Wrestler keeps moving and retains side control.
Catch Wrestler advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Catch Wrestler (24) vs (11) MacGowan
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Catch Wrestler maintains control.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Catch Wrestler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Catch Wrestler wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 24 to 11.
Bjj Catch Wrestler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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