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Event:
WP 97
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 64 wins and 70 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 62 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
MacGowan 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 shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacGowan defends it well.#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jello sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Jello is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Jello is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello moves into full guard.
#T1##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Jello
Jello controlling from the top position.
Jello 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.
Jello's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself. #T2#
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Jello is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jello's head to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T5#
Jello controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Jello has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Jello
Jello controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
MacGowan tries to buck Jello off but Jello is having none of it.
Jello in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position.
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan is letting Jello control him for a moment. #T7#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jello wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
MacGowan trying his best to control but Jello has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Jello
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Jello seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Jello has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Jello
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Jello is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is just holding on here. Jello manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Jello
Jello just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10#
Jello doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Jello#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Jello slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Jello
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Jello has passed into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is keeping busy.
#T11#
Jello performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Let's hope that Jello 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 is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Moldy Jello 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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Event:
WP 96
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
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 86 wins and 57 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 69 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov shoots in and drives through. MacGowan sprawls well.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kersikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacGowan to the ground. Kersikov is now in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
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 is adopting a defensive 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kersikov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov controlling the position.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Kersikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov mounts MacGowan! Really nice guard pass there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#T7#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Kersikov has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Kersikov working away.#T9#
MacGowan isn't going anywhere.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov staying calm.#T10#
Kersikov in the domination position with MacGowan hanging on.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T11#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.#T12#
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (17) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T13#
Kersikov 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 tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (20) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kersikov controls the position.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bogdan Kersikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 95
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
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 93 wins and 57 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 69 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacGowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Merlin finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Merlin wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
MacGowan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Merlin uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) MacGowan
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.#SUB#
Merlin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merlin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB2#
MacGowan 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merlin controlling the position well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Merlin is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
Merlin is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (5) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan is stalling here but it's allowed Merlin to get half guard.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Merlin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura here but Merlin manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (5) MacGowan
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Merlin wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Merlin being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merlin is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merlin is one step ahead there.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to control but Merlin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Merlin keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (7) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan prevents Merlin from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
MacGowan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Merlin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but MacGowan has cracked it and Merlin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 94
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 24 wins and 17 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 68 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov, which made it look bad. #TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kersikov was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Kersikov is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan#T1#
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
MacGowan pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #T3#
Kersikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T4#
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Kersikov has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#SUB#
Kersikov tightening his grip on MacGowan, looking for the choke.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
#T6#
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
#T7#
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T9#
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: Kersikov (8) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T10##SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kersikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11##SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov has control of MacGowan's left arm, preventing MacGowan from doing any damage.
MacGowan won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T12#
Kersikov is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T13#
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (12) vs (10) MacGowan#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGowan looks winded!#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Kersikov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (14) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Kersikov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 93
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3##SUB2#
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.
#T4##SUB#
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. #T5#
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.#SUB#
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.#T6#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Nelson looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
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#T7#
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.#T8#
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.
#T9#
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.#T10#
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.#T11#
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.
#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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#T12#
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.
#T13#
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. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson postures up.
#SUB2#
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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Event:
WP 92
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
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 29 wins and 61 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 66 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by MacGowan.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McDonald was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
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.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
McDonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
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.#SUB2#
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 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 is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald 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 (2) MacGowan
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control the position but McDonald says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald 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.
McDonald preventing the sweep. #T5#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
McDonald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T8#
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeping hold of McDonald's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #T10##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T11#
McDonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
McDonald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
McDonald 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 McDonald.
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent McDonald advancing to mount. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
David McDonald got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
WP 91
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 21 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 65 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad. #TD#
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Nelson stalling.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
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.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nelson is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
MacGowan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Nelson 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: Nelson (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
Nelson is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #T6#
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nelson 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. Oh but Nelson is tightening it up a little... MacGowan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! MacGowan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! MacGowan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stoned Nelson!
A very excited looking Stoned Nelson 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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Event:
WP 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
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 28 wins and 60 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 64 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDonald is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonald's best efforts.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
McDonald 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.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (4) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
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!
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan trying to control the position but McDonald is working away. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
McDonald has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but McDonald manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald is cranking MacGowan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for MacGowan! He's tightened the choke and MacGowan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David McDonald!
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WP 88
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
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 63 wins and 63 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Nelson#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson trying to control here.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Nelson keeping control of the position. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson managing to control the position.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nelson
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T6#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan is not content to let Nelson control the position.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T8#
Nelson postures up.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan looking to control but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent Nelson advancing to mount.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9#
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
#T10#
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Nelson
Nelson moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Nelson
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
Nelson controlling from the back.#T11#
Nelson keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson content just to control the position here. #T12#
MacGowan tries to control the position but Nelson now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Nelson
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
MacGowan tries to roll but Nelson sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T13#
Nelson avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Nelson is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Nelson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Nelson is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Nelson#SUB#
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: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Nelson
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (15) Nelson
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 15 to 8.
An out of breath Stoned Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 87
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
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 27 wins and 59 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 62 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan prevents McDonald from moving into mount.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald controls the position.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDonald presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (6) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan holds on for dear life.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan seems keen to control McDonald's posture.#T2#
McDonald looking to pass the 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.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T3#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan managing to control the position.
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.#T5#
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
#T7#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
McDonald stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T8##SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here.
#T9#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDonald has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (14) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (14) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke. #T10#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.#SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. McDonald is controlling MacGowan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
MacGowan controlling McDonald's posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
McDonald's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
McDonald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (16) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (20) vs (8) MacGowan#T13#
McDonald moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (22) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#SUB#
McDonald 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 McDonald.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T14#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
McDonald takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 86
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 63 wins and 61 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacGowan is defended easily by Catch Wrestler.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Catch Wrestler#SUB#
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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Catch Wrestler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Catch Wrestler is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MacGowan is really struggling to control Catch Wrestler but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Catch Wrestler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Catch Wrestler's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catch Wrestler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catch Wrestler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catch Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Catch Wrestler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Catch Wrestler tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Catch Wrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Catch Wrestler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Catch Wrestler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Catch Wrestler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (8) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
MacGowan looking for a sweep but Catch Wrestler has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Catch Wrestler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan has given up his back here. Will Catch Wrestler look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Catch Wrestler#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler working for the choke.
Catch Wrestler is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Catch Wrestler is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Catch Wrestler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Catch Wrestler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (13) Catch Wrestler
Our spies down at at Blacktalians MMA inform us that Catch Wrestler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Catch Wrestler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Catch Wrestler has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (15) Catch Wrestler#SUB#
MacGowan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Catch Wrestler is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (18) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan is not content to let Catch Wrestler control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler postures up.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T6#
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (21) Catch Wrestler
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well. #T7#
Catch Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Catch Wrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T8##SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler content to stall in guard here. #T9##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Catch Wrestler pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T11#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Catch Wrestler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Catch Wrestler defends well.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
#SUB#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Catch Wrestler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (21) Catch Wrestler
Catch Wrestler keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan is pushing down on Catch Wrestler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Catch Wrestler is fighting to maintain full guard but MacGowan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
Catch Wrestler actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Catch Wrestler defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Catch Wrestler is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler wins on points by 21 to 10.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure he mentioned Un-Kaged Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WP 85
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 60 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacGowan to the mat! MacGowan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep. #T1#
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself.
Catch Wrestler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Catch Wrestler in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent Catch Wrestler advancing to mount. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catch Wrestler is aware though and is defending well.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Catch Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan is pulling down on Catch Wrestler's head to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan controls Catch Wrestler momentarily but Catch Wrestler frees himself. #T4#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catch Wrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#T5#
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Catch Wrestler is having none of it.
Catch Wrestler tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Catch Wrestler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Catch Wrestler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Catch Wrestler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Catch Wrestler! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
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.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Catch Wrestler's head to control him but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Catch Wrestler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy.
#T7#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Catch Wrestler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.#T8#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.#SUB2#
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.
MacGowan seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass. #T9#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (6) vs (4) 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. #T10#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
MacGowan won't allow Catch Wrestler to sweep him here.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Catch Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Catch Wrestler slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (4) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler postures up.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Catch Wrestler defends it easily.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (8) vs (6) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Catch Wrestler's guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Catch Wrestler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Catch Wrestler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a submission but Catch Wrestler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T12#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler 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: Catch Wrestler (10) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to roll over but Catch Wrestler keeps him under control.#SUB#
Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Catch Wrestler is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Catch Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Catch Wrestler has control of the leg.
MacGowan wants to control but Catch Wrestler is keeping busy.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Catch Wrestler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Catch Wrestler is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catch Wrestler takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Bjj Catch Wrestler made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 84
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 60 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 59 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan gets a double leg takedown into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan 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.
Balkan trying to control the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Balkan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (2) MacGowan#T1#
Balkan trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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 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: Balkan (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan 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.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balkan has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacGowan is thwarting Balkan's attempts to control the position.
Balkan is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Balkan moves into full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Balkan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
Balkan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Balkan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (6) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Balkan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Balkan in close.
MacGowan has Balkan pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Balkan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Balkan postures up.
Balkan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (6) MacGowan
Balkan controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.#T6##SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Balkan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Balkan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but Balkan passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Balkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkan wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working. #SUB#
Balkan 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.
#T7#
Well, if Balkan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balkan postures up.
Balkan passes into half guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to keep Balkan in close.
Balkan 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.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Balkan postures up.
Balkan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is trying to hold Balkan in close to prevent damage but Balkan has managed to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is not content to let Balkan control the position.#T10#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balkan is working away from the top position though.
Balkan is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Balkan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (11) vs (6) MacGowan
Balkan trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balkan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Balkan controlling the position from side mount.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Balkan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacGowan is not content to let Balkan control the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Balkan postures up.#SUB#
Balkan is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well. #T12#
MacGowan tries to buck Balkan off but Balkan is having none of it.#SUB#
Balkan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacGowan tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
Balkan wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan prevents Balkan from improving position.
Balkan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (13) vs (6) MacGowan
Balkan looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Balkan maintains control.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (16) vs (6) MacGowan#T14##SUB#
MacGowan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Balkan is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 16 to 6.
A very excited looking Boris Balkan 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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Event:
WP 83
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
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 63 wins and 58 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 58 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Jello. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacGowan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jello swivels and escapes.
Jello feints the counter takedown.
Jello stuffs the takedown attempt from MacGowan. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
MacGowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jello is fending him off so far but MacGowan persists. Nope, Jello circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacGowan.
Jello tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jello tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jello manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Jello sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacGowan looks for a takedown but Jello sprawls well.
Jello changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacGowan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacGowan shoots for a double leg takedown but Jello sprawls well. He's pushed MacGowan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt - Jello sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but MacGowan defends it well.#T2#
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Jello gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage. #TD2#
Jello pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jello manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Jello in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Jello
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 is trying to keep Jello in close.
Jello seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there. #T3#
Jello slips nicely into half guard.
Jello prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Jello seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello is taking a breather. MacGowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4##SUB#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
MacGowan won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Jello is controlling the pace.
Jello prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T5#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jello moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Jello
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Jello controlling his opponent.
MacGowan wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello fails to advance to MacGowan's back.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T7#
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Jello
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Jello
MacGowan has his hands on Jello's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T8##SUB#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Jello has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jello wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. #T9#
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan looking to control.
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Jello#T10#
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Jello controlling his opponent.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Jello postures up.#T11#
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Jello
MacGowan turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Jello
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage. #T12##SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Jello slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (15) Jello
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jello 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 trying to control the position here.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Jello passes into half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Jello not doing much here.
#T14##SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Moldy Jello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 76
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
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.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#T4#
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#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T5#
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.#SUB#
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. #T6#
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.#T7#
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.#T8#
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. #T9#
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.#T10#
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. #T11#
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. #T12#
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. #SUB#
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.#T13#
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.#SUB#
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.
#T14#
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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Event:
WP 75
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 12 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 57 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Catch Wrestler is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacGowan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. MacGowan tries to sprawl out of it but Catch Wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacGowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
MacGowan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Catch Wrestler is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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! #T1#
Catch Wrestler is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Catch Wrestler has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Catch Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Catch Wrestler keeps working. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Catch Wrestler is defending well. #T2#
Catch Wrestler controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan working away.#SUB2#
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacGowan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Catch Wrestler is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catch Wrestler sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Catch Wrestler is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Catch Wrestler trying to control here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan is trying to control. Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Catch Wrestler is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Catch Wrestler avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Catch Wrestler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Catch Wrestler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Catch Wrestler is holding on for now.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Catch Wrestler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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. |
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Event:
WP 74
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
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 25 wins and 54 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 56 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacGowan quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
McDonald uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB#
MacGowan has left one of his arms exposed and McDonald doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. MacGowan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
WP 72
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 56 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Catch Wrestler napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Catch Wrestler (0) vs (4) MacGowan
Catch Wrestler manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Catch Wrestler is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Catch Wrestler wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Catch Wrestler's thigh. Catch Wrestler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Catch Wrestler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Catch Wrestler slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T1#
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Catch Wrestler is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
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! Catch Wrestler rolls with it to try and escape but MacGowan cranks on the arm and Catch Wrestler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacGowan!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 71
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
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 10 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 55 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacGowan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov 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.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
MacGowan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
MacGowan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now. #T2#
MacGowan keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Kersikov from advancing position. #T3#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T4##SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kersikov passes into half guard.
#T5#
MacGowan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov 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 tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T8#
Kersikov wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T11#
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T13#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
MacGowan is trying to control but Kersikov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (19) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
An out of breath Roman Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 70
Date: Jan 10, 2024 |
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 23 wins and 53 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 54 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McDonald gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan managing to control the position.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. McDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is taking a breather. MacGowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (2) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonald has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McDonald struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T4#
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (6) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB#
McDonald tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
McDonald trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: McDonald (8) vs (5) MacGowan
McDonald avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but McDonald maintains control.#T7#
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald controlling from mount.
McDonald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
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 prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from taking his back.#T9#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
McDonald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacGowan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacGowan shrugs it off.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
McDonald has hold of MacGowan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MacGowan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10##SUB#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is in no mood to give up.
McDonald looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald can't control as he wanted to and MacGowan manages to get the fight back to his half 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.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
McDonald content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T11##SUB#
McDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg. #T12#
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (11) vs (9) MacGowan#T13#
McDonald wants to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to get the hooks in deep but McDonald pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
MacGowan has got his arm under McDonald's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! McDonald has spun round into MacGowan's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (13) vs (9) MacGowan
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T14#
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
McDonald wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but McDonald is staying active.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (16) vs (9) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A pretty intense looking David McDonald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WP 69
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
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 10 wins and 9 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 53 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in and bounces MacGowan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard. #T1#
MacGowan is in trouble now - Kersikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov fails to advance to MacGowan's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T2#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T3#
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan controlling Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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 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.
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T4#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T5#
MacGowan is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kersikov.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (14) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kersikov working away.#T8#
MacGowan tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (17) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Kersikov is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (17) vs (6) MacGowan#T9#
Kersikov pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (23) vs (6) MacGowan
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (26) vs (6) MacGowan#T11#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (26) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (30) vs (8) MacGowan
Kersikov controls the position from side control.#T12#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now. #T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (33) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kersikov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (33) vs (12) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Kersikov looks to control. #T14##SUB2#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
MacGowan working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan looks winded!#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to break Kersikov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kersikov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kersikov tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Kersikov turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (35) vs (12) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 35 to 12.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 68
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
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 61 wins and 52 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 52 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacGowan sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) McDonald
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 wants to hit a sweep here but McDonald passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) McDonald
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #T1#
McDonald fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
McDonald working for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is in no mood to give up.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA II inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action. #T2#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McDonald moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan tries to roll but McDonald sticks to his back.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
McDonald working for a choke but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) McDonald
MacGowan pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB#
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McDonald doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
McDonald is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.#SUB#
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: MacGowan (2) vs (10) McDonald
McDonald postures up.
#SUB#
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.
McDonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) McDonald
MacGowan holds of for dear life.
McDonald sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
McDonald seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) McDonald
MacGowan is really stuck here.
McDonald tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.#SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
McDonald is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan tries to escape but McDonald has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
MacGowan trying to control the action but McDonald just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
McDonald avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan breaks McDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) McDonald
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (16) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (18) McDonald#T10#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan controlling the position.
McDonald postures up.
McDonald passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
McDonald trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it. #SUB2#
McDonald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T12#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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: MacGowan (9) vs (18) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan is trying to control. McDonald wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonald defends it well.
MacGowan is keen to just control but McDonald is a slippery customer.#T13#
McDonald moves into full guard.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving. #T14#
MacGowan stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan works to advance to full mount. McDonald defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (14) vs (18) McDonald
MacGowan takes McDonald's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (17) vs (18) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
McDonald tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
McDonald just looking to survive in the bad position. #SUB#
McDonald defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 18 to 17.
David McDonald took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
WP 67
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
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 60 wins and 52 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 51 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
MacGowan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McDonald is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MacGowan yanks on the arm and McDonald is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MacGowan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 66
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 11 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 51 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacGowan defends it nicely.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacGowan as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
MacGowan shoots in and bounces Nelson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nelson (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (0) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1##SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
#T2#
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.#T4#
MacGowan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan won't allow Nelson to sweep him here. #SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (4) vs (7) MacGowan#T5#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself. #T6#
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Nelson passes into half guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (7) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson fails to advance to MacGowan's back.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Nelson wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Nelson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Nelson looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely. #T9#
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T10#
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Nelson has passed into half guard.
Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T12#
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (10) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Nelson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nelson (12) vs (7) MacGowan
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan stops Nelson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nelson looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (12) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 65
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
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 60 wins and 50 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 50 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonald showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) McDonald
MacGowan is trying to keep McDonald in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to control.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
MacGowan 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 keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's posture.#T3#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McDonald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself. #SUB#
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.
#T4#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
MacGowan working a defensive guard but McDonald manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) McDonald
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald just content to control the position.
McDonald has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (9) McDonald
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
McDonald 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 get to half guard.#T6#
McDonald controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan controls the position.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan holds on to McDonald around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T7#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
McDonald content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
McDonald moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (12) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald looking for the RNC. #T8#
McDonald is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) McDonald
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
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: MacGowan (4) vs (14) McDonald
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDonald is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
MacGowan tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan pulls McDonald in to control the position. #T10##SUB#
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.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
MacGowan has a hand on McDonald's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McDonald takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (17) McDonald#T11#
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
McDonald pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #SUB2#
McDonald jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacGowan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacGowan and McDonald has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan is trying to control but McDonald manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (20) McDonald
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but McDonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonald controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
McDonald passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (23) McDonald
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
McDonald is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
McDonald stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
McDonald won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald wins on points by 23 to 4.
David McDonald took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WP 64
Date: Dec 20, 2023 |
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 59 wins and 50 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 49 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McDonald.#TD#
MacGowan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) McDonald#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan 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.#SUB#
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: MacGowan (2) vs (4) McDonald
McDonald is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacGowan's shoulder. That is not cool.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald in the domination position with MacGowan hanging on.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
MacGowan is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McDonald is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
MacGowan keeping control of the position. #SUB2#
McDonald seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around McDonald's back. He's all about the action.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass. #T3#
MacGowan pulls McDonald in close to his closed guard and prevents McDonald from doing any damage or advancing position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan controlling the position.
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 stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) McDonald#T5#
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that McDonald has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) McDonald
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T6#
MacGowan wants to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is controlling McDonald's trapped leg to prevent McDonald from advancing to side control.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy.
McDonald keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan is pulling down on McDonald's head to control his posture.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
McDonald 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.
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.#T9#
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
McDonald looking to pass the guard.
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 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: MacGowan (4) vs (10) McDonald
MacGowan passes into half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T11##SUB#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but McDonald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonald is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
McDonald is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
McDonald wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but McDonald defends it.
McDonald trying to control here.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but McDonald defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan prevents McDonald from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a kimura here. McDonald looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! MacGowan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
David McDonald spoke after the fight, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 63
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
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 59 wins and 49 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Nelson
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#T1#
MacGowan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Nelson
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nelson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Nelson
MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Nelson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Nelson#T2#
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson wants to take his opponent's back but MacGowan doesn't allow it.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
MacGowan is not content to let Nelson control the position.
MacGowan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up. #T4#
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T5#
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nelson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Nelson
MacGowan is not content to let Nelson control the position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Nelson controls the position.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
Nelson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
MacGowan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (2) vs (12) Nelson
Nelson controlling from mount.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Nelson is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Nelson is controlling the pace.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away. #T9#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Nelson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Nelson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) Nelson
Nelson controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #T12#
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Nelson
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson postures up.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending 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 (6) vs (16) Nelson#T14##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
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: MacGowan (6) vs (18) Nelson
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 18 to 6.
Stoned Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 62
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
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 58 wins and 49 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Nelson
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Nelson prevents MacGowan from moving into mount. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
MacGowan wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Nelson 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 (2) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGowan is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan gets full guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Nelson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Nelson trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nelson passes into half guard.
#T4#
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Nelson wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
#T5#
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Nelson
Despite being in a bad position, Nelson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Nelson trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip. #SUB#
MacGowan looking to break Nelson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nelson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nelson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nelson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nelson tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nelson is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Nelson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 61
Date: Dec 09, 2023 |
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 58 wins and 48 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 41 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the ropes.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt. #TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kersikov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#SUB2#
Kersikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Kersikov#SUB#
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!
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1#
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but can't.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but Kersikov instead regains half guard. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Kersikov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Kersikov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Kersikov#T4#
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (5) Kersikov
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan tries to control but Kersikov manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (5) vs (8) Kersikov#SUB2#
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kersikov gets his way!
Kersikov controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Good control from Kersikov.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Kersikov avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (8) Kersikov
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
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.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Kersikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T7#
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (10) Kersikov
MacGowan looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (13) Kersikov
MacGowan holds on for dear life.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan stops Kersikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Kersikov has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (7) vs (16) Kersikov
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kersikov manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Kersikov gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control. #T10#
Kersikov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (16) Kersikov
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan is looking to pass into half guard but Kersikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kersikov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (18) Kersikov#T11#
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #SUB2#
Kersikov has gone for a leg lock! MacGowan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (18) Kersikov
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (20) Kersikov
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #T12#
Kersikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (11) vs (23) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the full mount. #T13#
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (11) vs (26) Kersikov#T14#
Good control from Kersikov.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 26 to 11.
A relieved looking Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 60
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
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 58 wins and 47 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Nelson keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
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.
Nelson 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.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson 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. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Nelson's guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
MacGowan pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nelson 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.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nelson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! MacGowan is tapping! Great win for Nelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stoned Nelson!
After winning the bout, Stoned Nelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 58
Date: Dec 02, 2023 |
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 5 wins and 5 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 46 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Kersikov won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for an americana but Kersikov has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst MacGowan was thinking about the submission.#T1#
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T2#
MacGowan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kersikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB2#
MacGowan 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.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
MacGowan stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T5#
Kersikov struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kersikov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Kersikov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) MacGowan
Kersikov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.#T6#
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
MacGowan is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Kersikov stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (5) MacGowan#T8#
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kersikov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (5) MacGowan
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T9#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (7) vs (9) MacGowan#SUB2#
Kersikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (9) vs (9) MacGowan
Kersikov advances to half guard. #T10#
Kersikov wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov passes into side control, despite MacGowan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (12) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacGowan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T11#
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
Kersikov gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (14) vs (9) MacGowan
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (17) vs (9) MacGowan
Kersikov wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time. #T12#
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Kersikov has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (20) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov has control of an arm but MacGowan manages to advance to Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (20) vs (13) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kersikov is defending well though. MacGowan let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
MacGowan working for a choke but Kersikov is defending well.
Well, with MacGowan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kersikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#T13#
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kersikov turns into him and now he's in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (13) MacGowan
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (22) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (24) vs (15) MacGowan
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T14#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 24 to 15.
A very excited looking Roman Kersikov 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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Event:
WP 57
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 45 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Etxeberria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Etxeberria has MacGowan pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. MacGowan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Etxeberria is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bráulio Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan wants a takedown.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Etxeberria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacGowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Etxeberria prevents it.
Etxeberria stops a takedown attempt from MacGowan.
#T1#
Etxeberria prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGowan looking for a takedown.
MacGowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
MacGowan is trying to trip Etxeberria. He has hold of a leg but Etxeberria is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. MacGowan persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Etxeberria's guard. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Etxeberria defends the submission attempt.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
MacGowan pulls Etxeberria in to control the position.
Etxeberria stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan controls Etxeberria momentarily but Etxeberria frees himself.
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.
Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Etxeberria controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Etxeberria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Etxeberria works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Etxeberria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Etxeberria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Etxeberria seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Etxeberria controls the pace.#T5#
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Etxeberria manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Etxeberria tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (10) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Etxeberria avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Etxeberria has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Etxeberria wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria breaks the grip. #T9#
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Etxeberria doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (12) vs (6) MacGowan#T10#
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (14) vs (6) MacGowan
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Etxeberria has picked MacGowan up and slammed him! MacGowan can't keep hold of the triangle and Etxeberria manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Etxeberria to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Etxeberria is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Etxeberria is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Etxeberria has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (19) vs (8) MacGowan#T11#
Etxeberria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (19) vs (10) MacGowan
Etxeberria controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (21) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan has Etxeberria pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there. #T12#
Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (24) vs (10) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Etxeberria has a good base and remains in mount.
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Etxeberria prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Etxeberria jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (27) vs (10) MacGowan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (30) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Etxeberria gets his hands free.
MacGowan looks winded!
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 30 to 10.
A very excited looking Bráulio Etxeberria 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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Event:
WP 56
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 4 losses; Xylon Kofel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 45 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Kofel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kofel (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofel is retaining full guard.
MacGowan pushes down on Kofel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kofel sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Kofel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kofel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kofel (2) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kofel doesn't defend quickly enough and MacGowan has managed to lock this one up! Can Kofel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MacGowan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 55
Date: Nov 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 44 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacGowan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Etxeberria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Etxeberria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Etxeberria! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Etxeberria is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Etxeberria is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Etxeberria is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Etxeberria still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Etxeberria 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: Etxeberria (8) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan looking for a sweep but Etxeberria has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T2#
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Etxeberria prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Etxeberria seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Etxeberria has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (13) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Etxeberria is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Etxeberria has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Etxeberria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan breaks Etxeberria's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (13) vs (6) MacGowan
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Etxeberria looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Etxeberria looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Etxeberria! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan looking for a sweep but Etxeberria has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (19) vs (6) MacGowan
Etxeberria looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Etxeberria postures up.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Etxeberria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.
Etxeberria controlling the action here. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Etxeberria's back. He's all about the action.
MacGowan wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Etxeberria works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (22) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to hold on but Etxeberria pushes him away.#T8#
Etxeberria manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (25) vs (6) MacGowan
Etxeberria trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Good control from Etxeberria.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Etxeberria manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T9#
Etxeberria keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Etxeberria seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Etxeberria really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Etxeberria gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control. #T10#
MacGowan tries to escape but Etxeberria has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria breaks the grip.
Etxeberria just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Etxeberria avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Etxeberria biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11#
MacGowan tries to escape but Etxeberria has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Etxeberria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T12#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Etxeberria controls the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria breaks the grip.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Etxeberria is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Etxeberria is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Etxeberria has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Etxeberria is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan looks winded!
Etxeberria controls the position.
Etxeberria not allowing MacGowan to control his hands. #T14#
MacGowan can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Etxeberria keeps control of the position.
Etxeberria controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Etxeberria kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Etxeberria won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
A victorious Bráulio Etxeberria thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 54
Date: Nov 18, 2023 |
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 19 wins and 42 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 43 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McDonald's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McDonald pulls MacGowan in to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (2) vs (2) MacGowan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McDonald passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (5) vs (2) MacGowan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan seems a little lost for a moment, as McDonald dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
MacGowan has one of McDonald's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
MacGowan controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald controls the position from side control.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.#T3#
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
McDonald controlling from side mount.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
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 wants to control but McDonald postures up.#T4#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
MacGowan is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T6#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position. #T8#
McDonald working away.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McDonald wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but McDonald is controlling the position. #T9#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
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.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.#T11#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
McDonald slows the pace down.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is staying tight to MacGowan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McDonald moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but McDonald has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
McDonald controlling the position from side mount.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead McDonald manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McDonald (14) vs (2) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
McDonald takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
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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Event:
WP 53
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
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 54 wins and 34 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 42 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez dives in and grabs MacGowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGowan pushes down on Ramirez's head and hops out.
And MacGowan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ramirez pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ramirez 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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan has control of Ramirez's left arm, preventing Ramirez from doing any damage.
Ramirez controlling from the top position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez preventing the sweep. #T1#
MacGowan controls Ramirez momentarily but Ramirez frees himself.
Ramirez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to control the position but Ramirez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Ramirez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
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.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
Ramirez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Ramirez gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
#T3#
Good control from Ramirez.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.#T4#
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ramirez.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
Ramirez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #T5#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez breaks the grip.
Ramirez wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now. #T6#
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ramirez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (11) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Ramirez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7#
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Ramirez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T8#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Ramirez controlling the pace.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ramirez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez not doing much here.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T10#
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ramirez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (11) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control.#SUB2#
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Ramirez, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking to break Ramirez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ramirez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan working for the choke.
MacGowan looks winded!
Ramirez tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
#T13##SUB2#
Ramirez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back.
Ramirez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Ramirez showing good submission defense here.
Ramirez tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #T14#
Ramirez is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ramirez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan is hanging on to Ramirez's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is persistently looking for the submission but Ramirez is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez gave a mention to Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
WP 52
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 42 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 34 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacGowan is fending him off so far but Kersikov persists. Nope, MacGowan circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Kersikov gets caught flat footed, as MacGowan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Kersikov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Kersikov fending off the submission attempt from MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kersikov reverses the position brilliantly into MacGowan's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (6) Kersikov#T1#
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Kersikov's back. He's all about the action.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (6) Kersikov
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (8) Kersikov
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#T4#
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kersikov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing MacGowan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kersikov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - MacGowan pulls down on the head and he's put Kersikov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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.
Volodymyr Kersikov spoke after the fight, saying 'Volodymyr Kersikov took an IQ test today and scored 144.'. |
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Event:
WP 51
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
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 35 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 41 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kulik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
MacGowan controls the position for a moment.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
Kulik moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik working away.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Kulik controls the position.
Kulik tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
Kulik working away.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A control attempt from MacGowan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (6) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kulik controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kulik passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (16) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kulik gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
#T9#
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Kulik controls the action.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
#T10#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Kulik biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (16) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kulik slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (18) vs (4) MacGowan#T11#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kulik puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (21) vs (6) MacGowan
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
A relieved looking Vasiliy Kulik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
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 34 wins and 22 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 40 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kulik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kulik (0) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan postures up.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Kulik is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kulik has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulik is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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!
Kulik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Kulik is having none of it. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kulik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kulik trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan is working for a kimura here but Kulik manages to reverse the position and he's now in MacGowan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) MacGowan#T3#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Kulik has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is being controlled here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T4#
MacGowan prevents Kulik from moving into mount.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is trying to control Kulik's posture but Kulik avoids it.
Kulik in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacGowan manages to control the position for a moment.
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
Kulik doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) MacGowan
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kulik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (12) vs (6) MacGowan#T7#
Kulik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kulik has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (15) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Kulik taking a breather here.
Kulik gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (17) vs (6) MacGowan#T9#
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Kulik.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kulik.#T11#
MacGowan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (20) vs (6) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T12#
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik continues to stall.#T13#
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kulik gets his hands free.
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is looking to control MacGowan but MacGowan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath Vasiliy Kulik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 49
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
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 55 wins and 40 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 37 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Joteel gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage.
Joteel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacGowan goes for a takedown attempt but Joteel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Joteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joteel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants a takedown but no success here.
Joteel tries for a takedown but MacGowan manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Joteel pulls guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Joteel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan controlling 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.
Joteel won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Joteel preventing the sweep. #T2#
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
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 stopping the sweep attempt from Joteel.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Joteel wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T3#
MacGowan pushes down on Joteel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (2) vs (6) Joteel#SUB2#
Joteel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Joteel not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan breaks Joteel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (6) Joteel#T4##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joteel sees it coming and defends easily.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joteel is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from improving his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joteel sees it coming and defends easily.#T6##SUB#
MacGowan 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.
#SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel moves into full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #SUB2#
Joteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (6) Joteel#T8##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
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! #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joteel is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joteel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan stalling. #SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Joteel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here. #SUB#
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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (6) Joteel
Joteel is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel tries to improve position but can't. #T12##SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.
Joteel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (13) vs (10) Joteel
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Joteel gets his hands free.
Joteel trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Joteel is looking to control MacGowan but MacGowan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Joteel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Joteel is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Joteel.
Joteel biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joteel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joteel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (17) vs (10) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Joteel, looking for the choke.
Joteel is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get MacGowan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Joteel fending off the submission attempt from MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Joteel right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 17 to 10.
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 48
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
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 35 wins and 33 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 39 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan gets caught flat footed, as Kersikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to move into half guard but instead Kersikov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan gets 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.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan advances to half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kersikov defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kersikov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kersikov 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: Kersikov (8) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov taking a breather here. #T4#
MacGowan is trying to work for a sweep but Kersikov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (13) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kersikov controlling the positon.#T6#
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (15) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kersikov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Kersikov is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov stalling.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.#T9#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T11#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
MacGowan is controlling Kersikov's trapped leg to prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Kersikov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kersikov wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 47
Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
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 55 wins and 38 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Kulik as MacGowan shoots in.#CL2#
Kulik pushes MacGowan up against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Kulik gets control of MacGowan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kulik will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to sweep him here.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacGowan is looking to pass into half guard but Kulik pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kulik is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Kulik
Kulik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #T1#
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kulik controlling from the top position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T2#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kulik is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan controlling Kulik's posture.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik 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.#T3#
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Kulik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kulik's head to control his posture.
Kulik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Kulik
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Kulik wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Kulik is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Kulik content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kulik passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Kulik
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, if Kulik is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kulik is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T6#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kulik has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (11) Kulik
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T7#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kulik isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
Kulik looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount but Kulik keeps good control and instead manages to take MacGowan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (14) Kulik
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kulik's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kulik is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Kulik controls the position.
MacGowan has hold of Kulik's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T11#
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kulik keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
Kulik controls the action.#T12#
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Kulik to control.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.#T13#
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Kulik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (14) Kulik
Kulik keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Kulik bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Kulik#T14#
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
MacGowan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kulik escapes and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (19) Kulik
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 2.
A victorious Vasiliy Kulik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 45
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 37 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 38 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McDonald (0) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
MacGowan tries to move to mount but McDonald blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDonald tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
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.#T1##SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but McDonald is defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDonald has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by McDonald. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan holds on to McDonald's head and controls the position momentarily.
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McDonald off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (8) MacGowan#SUB2#
McDonald defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McDonald breaks MacGowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McDonald (6) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McDonald is now in half guard. #T4#
McDonald wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald postures up.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well. #T5#
MacGowan is not content to let McDonald control the position.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 (6) vs (10) MacGowan#T6#
McDonald keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
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 (8) vs (10) MacGowan
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.#T7#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
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 (8) vs (12) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
MacGowan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McDonald tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, David McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Event:
WP 44
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Albert Einstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 37 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Einstein gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Einstein 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 Einstein. #SUB#
Einstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGowan is just riding it out for now. Einstein eventually gives up the hold.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully. #T1#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Einstein 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.
Einstein pulls MacGowan in to control the position.
Einstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan has Einstein pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.#T2#
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein preventing the sweep.
Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Einstein trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein'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.
Einstein postures up.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.#T4#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan is trying to keep Einstein in close.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Einstein defends it easily.
MacGowan seems keen to control Einstein's posture.#T5##SUB#
Einstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Einstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Einstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Einstein slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
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 Einstein.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
MacGowan won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Einstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.#SUB#
Einstein looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
#SUB#
Einstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#T7#
MacGowan is fighting to break Einstein's control of his arms but Einstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Einstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Einstein trying to control the position.
#T8#
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Einstein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Einstein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Einstein! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Einstein (8) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Einstein tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs. #T9##SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan is not content to let Einstein control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein postures up.
Einstein prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB#
Einstein seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
Einstein wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T11#
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Einstein is controlling well.
#T12#
Well, if Einstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein controlling the pace.
Einstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Einstein trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Einstein wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T13#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Einstein being controlled here momentarily.
Einstein won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to keep Einstein in close.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
MacGowan pulls Einstein in to control the position. #T14##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Einstein postures up.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is pulling down on Einstein's head to control his posture.
Einstein passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Einstein moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Einstein (11) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Einstein pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Einstein jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacGowan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to remain calm as Einstein controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Einstein takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
After winning the bout, Albert Einstein thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 43
Date: Oct 11, 2023 |
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 36 losses; David McDonald! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 36 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDonald (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
McDonald trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
McDonald keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDonald looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDonald looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDonald! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McDonald (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and McDonald has latched onto it... Big trouble! McDonald pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it MacGowan is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from McDonald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
A determined David McDonald didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
WP 42
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Albert Einstein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Einstein enables MacGowan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Einstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Einstein (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Einstein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Einstein'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.
Einstein seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Einstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass. #T1#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (2) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Einstein dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan pulls Einstein in close to prevent any damage.
Einstein looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Einstein passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Einstein is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB#
Einstein 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 Einstein.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Einstein prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Einstein has control of the leg.
Einstein is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Einstein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half 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.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Well, if Einstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Einstein trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Einstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
#T4#
Einstein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Einstein is proving a slippery customer.
Einstein stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Einstein defends easily.
#T5#
Einstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Einstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Einstein tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T6#
Einstein wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Einstein won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Einstein (4) vs (6) MacGowan
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a leg! Einstein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Einstein manages to kick MacGowan off! MacGowan jumps back into Einstein's guard.
Einstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Einstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB#
Einstein is looking to cinch up a triangle. MacGowan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Einstein's body to avoid the submission. Einstein has instead reached around MacGowan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Einstein arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 41
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
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 54 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 30 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MacGowan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
MacGowan tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T1#
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#SUB#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan looking to control.
#SUB#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T4#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Kersikov
MacGowan pushes down on Kersikov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to advance position but Kersikov counters by regaining guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Kersikov#T6#
Kersikov is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kersikov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by Kersikov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (5) vs (10) Kersikov
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T7#
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
MacGowan is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T8#
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T9#
MacGowan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (5) vs (16) Kersikov
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T10#
Kersikov trying to control.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11#
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kersikov gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov controlling from the back.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kersikov keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T13#
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kersikov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (16) Kersikov#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (18) Kersikov
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacGowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks MacGowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (21) Kersikov
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 21 to 7.
Volodymyr Kersikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 40
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
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 53 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 33 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joteel did well to prevent MacGowan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joteel wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Joteel is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 39
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 32 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Joteel rushes MacGowan and presses him up against the cage.
Joteel tries for a takedown but MacGowan manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
MacGowan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Joteel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip MacGowan to the mat. MacGowan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Joteel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, MacGowan has tightened it up now! Joteel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 38
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 31 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Joteel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Joteel (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel postures up.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Joteel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
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. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacGowan controls the pace.
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
Joteel trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB#
Joteel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
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.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
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. #SUB#
Joteel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Joteel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan looking to control.
Joteel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Joteel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Joteel wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.#T5#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
MacGowan has control of Joteel's left arm, preventing Joteel from doing any damage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Joteel won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel 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: Joteel (4) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
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.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan stands and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (4) vs (9) MacGowan
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #T8##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Joteel struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joteel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9##SUB2#
MacGowan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Joteel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in MacGowan's guard! Nice work there by Joteel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
Joteel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T10#
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
Joteel wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
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.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #T11#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Joteel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joteel passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Joteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joteel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Joteel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T13#
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel preventing the sweep.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is trying to hold Joteel in close to prevent damage but Joteel has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Joteel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Joteel is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Joteel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Joteel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Joteel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joteel (6) vs (13) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 13 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 37
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
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 40 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 33 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (6) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Ignatowski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (9) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Ignatowski is trying to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Ignatowski controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.#T4#
Ignatowski is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (4) MacGowan#T6#
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (4) MacGowan
Ignatowski passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Ignatowski is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MacGowan is surviving well by controlling Ignatowski's body position as best he can.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Ignatowski isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (23) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB#
Ignatowski is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (23) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ignatowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ignatowski has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (28) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control but Ignatowski manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (31) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action. #T11#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T12#
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T13#
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (34) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (37) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacGowan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 37 to 6.
Our winner, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 36
Date: Sep 16, 2023 |
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 39 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 32 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ignatowski 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 tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it. #SUB#
Ignatowski 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 Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
#T2#
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski stalling. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T4#
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a choke but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
MacGowan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacGowan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacGowan for a finish.
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
#T8#
MacGowan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ignatowski sticks to his back.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ignatowski gets his hands free.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB#
MacGowan is in a bad position with Ignatowski working for a choke. MacGowan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T11#
Ignatowski stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T12##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.#T13#
Ignatowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (2) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 35
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 38 wins and 30 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 31 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski scores with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ignatowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but Ignatowski is controlling the position.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (5) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ignatowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ignatowski and MacGowan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ignatowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep.#T3##SUB2#
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!
Ignatowski is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Ignatowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ignatowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.#T4#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan postures up.
Ignatowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
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: Ignatowski (7) vs (7) MacGowan#T5##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (7) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatowski is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (7) MacGowan#T7#
Ignatowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (14) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T8#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T9#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (9) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Ignatowski is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working.
Ignatowski gets back to full guard.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatowski is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (19) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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.#T11##SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (22) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Ignatowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacGowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Ignatowski is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Ignatowski works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (9) MacGowan#T14#
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 34
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
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 50 wins and 31 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 27 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Joteel rushes MacGowan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
MacGowan has Joteel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Joteel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Joteel jumps into guard, dragging MacGowan to the mat.
Joteel is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel 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: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Joteel
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.
MacGowan is not content to let Joteel control the position.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Joteel wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to improve his 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 is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Joteel tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Joteel is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Joteel sits in half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
Joteel content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan is not content to let Joteel control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Joteel is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.#T3#
MacGowan keeping hold of Joteel's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Joteel defends it easily.
Joteel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Joteel stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel#T5#
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Joteel is working away. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Joteel is defending it quite comfortably.
Joteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Joteel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joteel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Joteel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joteel is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
Joteel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8##SUB#
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 looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joteel is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel 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 from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T9#
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 (4) Joteel
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #T10#
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Joteel
MacGowan moves into full mount! Joteel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel can't escape the position.
#T11#
MacGowan tries to control but Joteel wriggling away. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Joteel is having none of it.
MacGowan tries to control but Joteel wriggling away. #SUB#
MacGowan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joteel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joteel shrugs it off.
Joteel is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
MacGowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T12##SUB#
MacGowan is working for a guillotine from mount but Joteel frees his head quite easily.
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joteel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (7) vs (8) Joteel
Joteel is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Joteel has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joteel struggling to keep hold of the position.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Joteel gets his hands free.
MacGowan tries to roll but Joteel sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Joteel breaks the grip.
Joteel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Joteel doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (8) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Joteel slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (10) Joteel
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (10) Joteel
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 33
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 27 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 30 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T1#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan has an active guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Kersikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Kersikov now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
Kersikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T5#
MacGowan looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T6#
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (4) MacGowan
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Kersikov manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it. #T7#
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov working away.
MacGowan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
Kersikov trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kersikov's head to control his posture.
Kersikov passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (18) vs (4) MacGowan#T9#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov fails to take his opponent's back.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Kersikov not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Kersikov keeps control of the position.
#T10#
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
Kersikov has good solid back control here.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
Kersikov keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (21) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
MacGowan passes Kersikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kersikov sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13##SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kersikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Kersikov is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kersikov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (23) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Volodymyr Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 32
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
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 50 wins and 29 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacGowan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ramirez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Ramirez
MacGowan is controlling Ramirez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
Ramirez moves into full mount! MacGowan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ramirez is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T2#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
Ramirez is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Ramirez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ramirez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Ramirez
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Ramirez#T3##SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Ramirez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Ramirez#T4#
The referee asks Ramirez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ramirez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ramirez has control of an arm but MacGowan manages to advance to Ramirez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (13) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Ramirez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ramirez escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T5#
Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (18) Ramirez
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
Ramirez gets to mount! MacGowan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (20) Ramirez
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (20) Ramirez
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T7#
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (22) Ramirez
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan looking to control but Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Let's hope that Ramirez 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 wants to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Ramirez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (25) Ramirez
MacGowan tries to control Ramirez's body but Ramirez pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Ramirez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (28) Ramirez
Ramirez has good solid back control here. #T9#
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.
Ramirez controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but MacGowan is holding on tight.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (28) Ramirez
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (30) Ramirez
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.#SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ramirez tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (33) Ramirez
Ramirez controlling from mount.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez controlling from mount.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramirez has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 33 to 10.
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WP 31
Date: Aug 30, 2023 |
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 49 wins and 29 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 24 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Joteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGowan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Joteel pulls guard effortlessly.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Joteel is defending it quite comfortably.
Joteel is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Joteel works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joteel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joteel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Joteel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Joteel 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.#SUB#
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. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Joteel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T4#
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan trying to control the position but Joteel is working away. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well.
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.#T5#
Joteel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Joteel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan is fighting to break Joteel's control of his arms but Joteel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Joteel is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here. #T6#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Joteel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Joteel manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here.
MacGowan pushing down on Joteel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joteel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Joteel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Joteel
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Joteel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joteel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Joteel 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 is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joteel defends well.
Joteel postures up.
#T8#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Joteel passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joteel is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB2#
MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Joteel.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joteel is working away from the top position though.
Joteel trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Joteel is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to pass to mount.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joteel is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Joteel wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Joteel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joteel is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Joteel prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Joteel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Joteel postures up.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joteel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan is trying to keep Joteel in close.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Joteel#SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T13#
Joteel trying to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
MacGowan stands and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well. #T14#
Joteel is looking to reverse the position.
Joteel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on MacGowan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Joteel's thigh. Joteel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Joteel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (6) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Joteel defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
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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Event:
WP 30
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
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 49 wins and 28 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 32 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacGowan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merlin sprawls and moves away.
Merlin's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Merlin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Merlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacGowan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Merlin
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Merlin
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan pulls Merlin in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to control.
Merlin won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan looking to control but Merlin passes into half guard.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merlin postures up.
#T2#
Merlin passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacGowan keeping hold of Merlin's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
MacGowan is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T3#
Merlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Merlin postures up.
#T4#
Merlin stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Merlin 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. #SUB#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Merlin defends it easily.
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.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up. #T5#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Merlin is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Merlin looking to pass the guard.
Merlin stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Merlin
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merlin's best efforts.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Merlin is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Merlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan trying to control but Merlin postures up.
MacGowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Merlin manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Merlin
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
#T8#
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (11) Merlin
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merlin controlling from mount. #T9#
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merlin tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.#T10#
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Merlin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (14) Merlin
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Merlin is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Merlin stalling.
It looks like Merlin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
MacGowan is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Merlin is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control the pace.
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (17) Merlin#T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Merlin is having none of it.
Merlin content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Merlin controlling the action here.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merlin defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 17 to 2.
A very excited looking Xavier Merlin 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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Event:
WP 29
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
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 49 wins and 27 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacGowan tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacGowan to the ground. MacGowan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacGowan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but MacGowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as MacGowan continues to drive forward.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.#TD#
MacGowan dives in and scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Ramirez passes into half guard.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but instead Ramirez has moved into half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Ramirez content to control rather than advance.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#T4#
MacGowan has a hand on Ramirez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ramirez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Ramirez
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ramirez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Ramirez
Ramirez is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ramirez trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure MacGowan doesn't escape.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ramirez won't let him.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to break free.
#T7#
Ramirez not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
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.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
Ramirez avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Ramirez keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Ramirez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacGowan is defending well though. Ramirez let's go of the attempt for now.
MacGowan tries to break free.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T9#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Good control from Ramirez.
MacGowan tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Ramirez#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Ramirez
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
MacGowan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ramirez has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Ramirez
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramirez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T11#
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez happy to just control the position for now.
Ramirez trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ramirez has control of the leg. #T13#
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is keeping busy.
MacGowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ramirez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (18) Ramirez
MacGowan wants to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan tries to improve his position but Ramirez has taken his back! Ramirez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will MacGowan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ramirez pushes MacGowan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jackson Ramirez thanked Threads of Fate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
WP 28
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
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 48 wins and 27 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 21 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Joteel closes the distance and clinches.
Joteel is trying to pull guard but MacGowan has him pressed against the cage.
Joteel's coach down at KFA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joteel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joteel jumps guard but MacGowan stands there with Joteel around his waist. Joteel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Joteel is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacGowan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joteel to the mat. Joteel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Joteel has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
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 looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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.
MacGowan passes into half guard. #T1#
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joteel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joteel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Joteel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Joteel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from improving his position.
Joteel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joteel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Joteel 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.
Joteel trying to control the position.
#T3#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Joteel is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan passes into half guard.
Joteel is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
MacGowan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joteel manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joteel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Joteel manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacGowan's best efforts.#T5#
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Joteel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joteel is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
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 (5) vs (2) Joteel
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T6#
Joteel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (5) Joteel
Joteel taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan tries to bench press Joteel off him but Joteel keeps the position.
Joteel trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Joteel keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from moving into mount. #T7#
MacGowan holding on.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is not content to let Joteel control the position.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Joteel keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan is letting Joteel control him for a moment. #T8#
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joteel laying and praying for a moment but MacGowan takes advantage and regains half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
Joteel controlling the action here.#T9#
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
Joteel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Joteel trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Joteel is controlling well.
Joteel tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11##SUB2#
Joteel is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan is pulling down on Joteel's head. It's preventing any offense from Joteel, at least for the moment.
Joteel 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 sweep but no luck. #T12#
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Joteel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (5) Joteel
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
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 not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom. #T13#
Joteel 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.#SUB#
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.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan stands and throws Joteel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (5) Joteel
Joteel is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well. #T14##SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping him busy.
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Joteel is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WP 27
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 48 wins and 26 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 21 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan shoots in and drives through. Joteel sprawls well.#CL2#
Joteel clinches.
Joteel jumps guard but MacGowan stands there with Joteel around his waist. Joteel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joteel wants to take the fight to the mat but MacGowan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joteel wants to take the fight to the mat but MacGowan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Joteel.
MacGowan goes for a takedown attempt but Joteel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Joteel clinches.
Joteel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Joteel pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
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.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Joteel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (3) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Joteel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joteel, who protects the arm well.
MacGowan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
MacGowan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joteel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacGowan but great work by Joteel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (3) vs (4) Joteel
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from improving position.
MacGowan tries to bench press Joteel off him but Joteel keeps the position.
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Joteel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down MacGowan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Joteel trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Joteel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joteel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacGowan is letting Joteel control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joteel trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel controls the position from side control.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Joteel keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan is trying to control Joteel's posture but Joteel avoids it. #SUB2#
Joteel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well. #T5#
Joteel trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joteel in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Joteel is very close to passing his half guard.
Joteel wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
Joteel not doing much here.
#T6#
Joteel is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is pressing down on Joteel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Joteel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Joteel wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
MacGowan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Joteel has passed into half guard!
Joteel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
MacGowan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Joteel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (3) vs (7) Joteel
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Joteel pushes him away.
Joteel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Joteel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (3) vs (10) Joteel#T9#
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Joteel.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Joteel just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan tries to escape but Joteel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Joteel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joteel is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan prevents Joteel from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Joteel is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
Joteel doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (10) Joteel#SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joteel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Joteel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (12) Joteel
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #T11#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Joteel postures up. #SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joteel 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.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (15) Joteel#T13#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan controls the position for a moment.
Joteel is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joteel working away.
MacGowan is not content to let Joteel control the position. #T14#
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Joteel keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
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 tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Joteel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Joteel tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joteel wins on points by 15 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Jacque Joteel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 26
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
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 52 wins and 31 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 26 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan looks for a takedown but Merlin sprawls well.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacGowan as he jumps to the side.
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Merlin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacGowan napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merlin (4) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Merlin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Merlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #T1#
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merlin tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura but Merlin is defending well.
Merlin manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
MacGowan is looking to pass into half guard but Merlin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merlin is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (6) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (9) vs (2) MacGowan#T2#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Merlin wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Merlin trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
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 is trying to control the position but Merlin postures up. #SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Merlin stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Merlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
MacGowan is trying to control but Merlin passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan is not content to let Merlin control the position.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (12) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position.
Merlin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
MacGowan has his arm under Merlin's chin here. Game over son! MacGowan squeezes tightly and Merlin is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 25
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
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 46 wins and 26 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 19 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Joteel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
MacGowan has Joteel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Joteel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Joteel gets control of MacGowan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joteel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Joteel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joteel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Joteel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel preventing the sweep.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Joteel controlling from the top position. #SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Joteel#SUB2#
Joteel working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
Joteel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joteel tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Joteel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
MacGowan 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.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joteel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Joteel tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Joteel
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan tries to control but Joteel wriggling away. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Joteel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Joteel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Joteel
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
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.#T3#
Joteel 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.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Joteel controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan is pulling down on Joteel's head to control his posture.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel slips nicely into half guard.
Joteel trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away. #T4#
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Joteel is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan is looking to control Joteel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T5#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Joteel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Joteel is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from MacGowan as he works his way to full guard.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Joteel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T7##SUB#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Joteel pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel advances to half guard. #T8#
Joteel wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Joteel is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joteel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joteel trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass. #T9#
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Joteel looking to improve position, pressing down on MacGowan's thigh with his hand. MacGowan seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Joteel paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Joteel's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! MacGowan picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). 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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Event:
WP 24
Date: Aug 02, 2023 |
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 30 wins and 27 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 25 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ignatowski feints and as MacGowan raises his hands in defense, Ignatowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan looking to control.
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.
Ignatowski pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ignatowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ignatowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan gets full guard.
Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.#T5#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski advances to half guard. #T6#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski stalling.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Ignatowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Ignatowski defends easily.
#T9#
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ignatowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ignatowski has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Ignatowski has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (8) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (11) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
MacGowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving.
Ignatowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep. #T14#
Ignatowski controlling from the top position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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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Event:
WP 23
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3##SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#T5#
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. #SUB2#
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#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Joteel keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB#
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.#T7#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T8#
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.#SUB#
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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Event:
WP 22
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
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 24 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 24 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kersikov. #TD#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Kersikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Kersikov
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.
Kersikov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T1#
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Kersikov controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Kersikov stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T2#
Kersikov won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kersikov is now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T3#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kersikov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kersikov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kersikov! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Kersikov
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kersikov staying calm.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Kersikov#T5#
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kersikov prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Kersikov sits in half guard.
Kersikov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
MacGowan trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (11) Kersikov
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T7#
MacGowan trying to control here.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.#T8#
MacGowan controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on Kersikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kersikov works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
MacGowan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kersikov stacks MacGowan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kersikov! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (16) Kersikov#T9#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan tries to control Kersikov's body but Kersikov pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kersikov has his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (19) Kersikov
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
#T11#
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (19) Kersikov#SUB#
MacGowan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (21) Kersikov#SUB#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
MacGowan has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (21) Kersikov
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kersikov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kersikov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (23) Kersikov
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T13#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Kersikov trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
#T14#
MacGowan is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (26) Kersikov
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 26 to 8.
An out of breath Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WP 21
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 17 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Joteel, which made it look bad.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Joteel shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Joteel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Joteel ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Joteel no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Joteel wants to sweep but no luck.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan won't allow Joteel to sweep him here. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Joteel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Joteel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan has his foot on Joteel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Joteel works his way back into a safe position though.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#T1#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joteel controlling from the top position.
Joteel preventing the sweep.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Joteel postures up.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
MacGowan controls Joteel momentarily but Joteel frees himself. #T3#
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan looking to control.
Joteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
MacGowan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Joteel doesn't defend quickly enough and MacGowan has managed to lock this one up! Can Joteel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to MacGowan on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 20
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
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 28 wins and 25 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ignatowski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ignatowski is staying active.
Ignatowski 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.#SUB#
Ignatowski wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Ignatowski not doing much here.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Ignatowski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #SUB#
Ignatowski working for a submission but MacGowan is keeping him at bay.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2##SUB#
Ignatowski goes for an armbar but MacGowan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up. #T3#
Ignatowski passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) MacGowan
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (13) vs (2) MacGowan#T4#
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T5#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
Ignatowski is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
#T6#
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan trying to control here.
#T7#
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to control Ignatowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Ignatowski is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (16) vs (2) MacGowan#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.#T9#
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Ignatowski has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10#
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
MacGowan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ignatowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Ignatowski avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
MacGowan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ignatowski. #T12#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ignatowski gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Ignatowski tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.#SUB#
Ignatowski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Ignatowski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan prevents Ignatowski from getting a body triangle.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
#T14#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski won't let him.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ignatowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ignatowski has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WP 19
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 15 losses; Jacque Joteel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joteel is fending him off so far but MacGowan persists. Nope, Joteel circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Joteel clinches.
MacGowan wants a takedown.
MacGowan wants a takedown.
Jacque Joteel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
Joteel is working for takedown but MacGowan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joteel can't get the takedown.
MacGowan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joteel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joteel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacGowan.
#TD#
Joteel successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Joteel trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Joteel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (0) MacGowan#T1#
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.
Joteel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joteel tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joteel is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Joteel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joteel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joteel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Joteel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to his closed guard and prevents Joteel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joteel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass.
Joteel 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: Joteel (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Joteel keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan pushing down on Joteel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joteel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Joteel trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (4) vs (7) MacGowan
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
MacGowan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Joteel is surviving well by controlling MacGowan's body position as best he can.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Joteel to control.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Joteel is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Joteel (4) vs (10) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Joteel, looking for the choke. #T6##SUB2#
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Joteel tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Joteel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Joteel showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for the choke from the back position but Joteel is controlling his hands well.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Joteel from escaping the position.
#T7##SUB2#
MacGowan working for a choke but Joteel is defending well.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Joteel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Joteel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (6) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Joteel looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Joteel's head. It's preventing any offense from Joteel, at least for the moment.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Joteel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (9) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Joteel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Joteel wants to work for an arm triangle but MacGowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joteel is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Joteel is keeping busy.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joteel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan is pulling down on Joteel's head. It's preventing any offense from Joteel, at least for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T10#
MacGowan controlling the position.
Joteel wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Joteel (9) vs (12) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Joteel controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #SUB#
Joteel has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
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.#T11#
Joteel trying to control the position.
Joteel keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Joteel (9) vs (15) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joteel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Joteel tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joteel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
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! #T12##SUB2#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Joteel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joteel tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joteel keeps working. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
Joteel is looking for a sweep.#T13#
MacGowan trying to control the position but Joteel is working away.
Joteel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joteel is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Joteel makes his way to full guard, as MacGowan worked for a kimura.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Joteel keeps moving.
Joteel is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #T14#
Joteel can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Joteel defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
Joteel is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joteel avoid being mounted?
Joteel wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is thwarting Joteel's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joteel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Joteel (13) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Joteel tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 15 to 13.
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
wp 17
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 22 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Ignatowski#SUB#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatowski! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan stops Ignatowski from passing to mount.
Ignatowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it. #T1#
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ignatowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
MacGowan is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ignatowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working. #T2#
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Ignatowski
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to finish this one by submission but MacGowan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Ignatowski now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski biding his time, controlling MacGowan. #SUB2#
MacGowan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Ignatowski controlling from the back.
Ignatowski trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Ignatowski#T4#
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) Ignatowski
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Ignatowski is controlling well.
Ignatowski is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Ignatowski controlling the action here.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
#T8#
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (8) vs (12) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Ignatowski manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (14) Ignatowski
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T9#
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there. #T10##SUB#
MacGowan working for a triangle but Ignatowski defends it easily.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
#T11#
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T13#
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan looking to control.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T14#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (17) Ignatowski
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 17 to 8.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 18
Date: Jul 05, 2023 |
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 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 21 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kulik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (0) MacGowan
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.
Kulik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to control Kulik's body but Kulik pushes him off. MacGowan squirms to his side and now Kulik has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (0) MacGowan
Kulik controls the position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T2#
Kulik controls the action.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands. #T3#
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Kulik manages to sink in the hooks.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T4#
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik controls the position.
Kulik has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T5#
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kulik is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kulik controlling the positon.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T7#
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik gets his hands free as MacGowan looks to control.
Kulik is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Kulik is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T8#
Kulik not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Kulik just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kulik avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him. #T10#
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to bench press Kulik off him but Kulik keeps the position.
Kulik happy to just control the position for now.
MacGowan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kulik presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (14) vs (2) MacGowan#T11#
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kulik controlling his opponent.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (17) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulik is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MacGowan looks winded!
Kulik stalling. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik passes into side control, despite MacGowan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (22) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kulik easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (24) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan manages to control the position for a moment.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik 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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Event:
WP 16
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 20 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kulik fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Kulik closes the distance and pushes MacGowan back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kulik manages to pull guard.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Kulik trying to control the position here.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kulik gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Kulik
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kulik is now in half guard.
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.#T1#
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan is not content to let Kulik control the position.
Kulik controlling the action here. #T2#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kulik prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T3#
Kulik moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Kulik
MacGowan tries to buck Kulik off but Kulik is having none of it.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's trapped leg to prevent Kulik from advancing to side control.
Kulik trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Kulik moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Kulik#T4#
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
It looks like Kulik might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kulik in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Kulik tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kulik not doing much here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kulik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (11) Kulik
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
Kulik looking to control but MacGowan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kulik avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T8#
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kulik postures up.
Kulik content just to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kulik has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (14) Kulik
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kulik.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Kulik keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#T9#
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kulik trying to control.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#T10#
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Kulik has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (17) Kulik
MacGowan being controlled for a moment.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Kulik keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Kulik trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving position.
Kulik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kulik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Well, if Kulik is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Kulik is controlling well.
Kulik wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T13#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kulik has control of the leg.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kulik's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (17) Kulik#SUB#
Kulik is having to fend off submission attempts from MacGowan, who is looking to sink in the choke. MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in though and Kulik manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (19) Kulik#SUB#
Kulik got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulik has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T14#
Kulik trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Kulik is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulik is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik wins on points by 19 to 4.
Vasiliy Kulik seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WP 15
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
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 22 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 20 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Ignatowski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ignatowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ignatowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ignatowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan wants to control for a moment but Ignatowski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T1#
Ignatowski trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ignatowski defends it well.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ignatowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
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.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
MacGowan pulls Ignatowski in close to prevent any damage.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Ignatowski's head to control him but Ignatowski postures up.
#T3#
Ignatowski wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
MacGowan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T4#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ignatowski seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ignatowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Ignatowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Ignatowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away.
Ignatowski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Ignatowski maintains control.#SUB#
Ignatowski looking for a guillotine from mount but MacGowan is having none of it.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan reaches up to try and control the position but Ignatowski seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! MacGowan rolls and tries to escape and now Ignatowski has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ignatowski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Ignatowski controlling from the back.#SUB#
Ignatowski has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ignatowski tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (9) MacGowan#T9#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Ignatowski is defending well.
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but Ignatowski denies him. #SUB2#
MacGowan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ignatowski is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. MacGowan yanks on the arm and Ignatowski is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by MacGowan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
wp 14
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 12 wins and 10 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 19 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kulik's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Kulik defends the submission attempt.
Kulik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is trying to control. Kulik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulik has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kulik sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Kulik is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan prevents Kulik from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kulik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kulik is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Kulik's head. It's preventing any offense from Kulik, at least for the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Kulik tries to pass.
MacGowan has his hands on Kulik's head, controlling the position. #T3#
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik stalling.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T4#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kulik's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Kulik being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
MacGowan looking to control.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine here but Kulik defends easily.
Kulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kulik is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T6#
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Kulik postures up.
MacGowan seems keen to control Kulik's posture.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulik 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 improve his position but instead Kulik has moved into half guard.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Kulik slows the pace down in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#T10#
Kulik seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Kulik sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
Kulik stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up.
Kulik showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kulik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
MacGowan pulls Kulik in close to his closed guard and prevents Kulik from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Kulik is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
MacGowan is trying to keep Kulik in close.
MacGowan wants to hit a sweep here but Kulik passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (7) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik controlling from mount.
MacGowan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (10) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to break free.
#T14#
Kulik has good solid back control here.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (10) vs (6) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 13
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 18 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rodriquez leaves MacGowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rodriquez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Rodriquez
MacGowan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Rodriquez is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacGowan has gone for a leg lock! Rodriquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T1#
Rodriquez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodriquez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Rodriquez sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
MacGowan pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here. #T3#
Rodriquez 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.
MacGowan is trying to hold Rodriquez in close to prevent damage but Rodriquez has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Rodriquez is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Rodriquez is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriquez is working away from the top position though.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has a hand on Rodriquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rodriquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Rodriquez
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Rodriquez pushes him away. #T5#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Rodriquez maintains control.
Rodriquez controlling his opponent.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Rodriquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan tries to improve his position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (8) Rodriquez
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
#T6#
Rodriquez controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Rodriquez biding his time, controlling MacGowan.
MacGowan is trying to break free.
#T7#
Well, with Rodriquez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before MacGowan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez won't let him.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
#T8#
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Rodriquez just sinks the hooks in.
Rodriquez tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
Rodriquez keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
#T9#
MacGowan tries to roll but Rodriquez sticks to his back.
MacGowan trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
Rodriquez biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
MacGowan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by MacGowan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (8) Rodriquez
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriquez holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rodriquez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Rodriquez#T11#
Rodriquez pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Rodriquez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (13) Rodriquez
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is letting Rodriquez control him for a moment. #T12#
MacGowan tries to bench press Rodriquez off him but Rodriquez keeps the position.
Rodriquez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacGowan! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (4) vs (15) Rodriquez
Rodriquez 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 can't escape the position.
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
Rodriquez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
It looks like Rodriquez might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Rodriquez postures up.
MacGowan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriquez prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (18) Rodriquez
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Rodriquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Rodriquez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (4) vs (21) Rodriquez
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Rodriquez breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 21 to 4.
A relieved looking Nick Rodriquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WP 12
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 21 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 17 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) MacGowan
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.
Kersikov takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan keeps Kersikov under control for a moment.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
MacGowan trying to remain calm as Kersikov controls from the top position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to improve his position.
Kersikov working away.#T3#
MacGowan looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (7) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape. #T4#
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.#T5#
Kersikov 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 is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov 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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount. #T6#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan prevents Kersikov from taking his back.
MacGowan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kersikov has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (0) MacGowan
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kersikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kersikov has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Kersikov tries to keep control of the position but MacGowan is staying busy.
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kersikov wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
Kersikov is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kersikov.
Kersikov is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Kersikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (12) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Kersikov passes into side control, despite MacGowan's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kersikov trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't.
Kersikov working away.#T10#
MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kersikov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (17) vs (2) MacGowan
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan is controlling an arm, preventing Kersikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
MacGowan wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from MacGowan to control.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (20) vs (2) MacGowan
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kersikov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kersikov has one arm under MacGowan 's neck. MacGowan is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Kersikov manages to get his arm free though and MacGowan is in a world of trouble! Kersikov sinks in the hooks and squeezes! MacGowan turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volodymyr Kersikov!
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
WP 11
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 9 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 16 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Kulik defending well. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for a submission but Kulik manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kulik pulls MacGowan in close to his closed guard and prevents MacGowan from doing any damage or advancing position.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Kulik has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Kulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
Kulik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulik is one step ahead there.
MacGowan controlling Kulik's posture. #T2#
Kulik won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Kulik looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan has Kulik pulled in close to control his posture.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#T3#
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Kulik is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan wants to control the action here but instead Kulik manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Kulik maintains control.#T4#
MacGowan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (8) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to break free.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
Kulik controlling from the back.
MacGowan is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
#T5#
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
MacGowan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kulik off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik breaks the grip.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kulik sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (11) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik controlling from the back.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of MacGowan's body.
#T7#
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Kulik just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kulik is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
MacGowan keeping hold of Kulik's head, controlling as best he can.
Kulik perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.#SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kulik passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T9#
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
Kulik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulik wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Kulik postures up.
#SUB2#
MacGowan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan controlling the position well. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Kulik wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (14) vs (2) MacGowan#T12#
A lull in the action here as Kulik stalls from top position.
MacGowan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kulik tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs.
Kulik advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (16) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik prevents MacGowan from getting the reversal.#T13#
Kulik manages to capitalize on a mistake by MacGowan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (19) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan turns into Kulik and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kulik keeps moving.
MacGowan looks winded!
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Kulik is keeping the position.
Kulik is adopting a defensive guard.
Kulik continues to stall.#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulik manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Kulik in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (21) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Kulik has passed into half guard.
Kulik trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
A very excited looking Vasiliy Kulik 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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Event:
WP 10
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 24 wins and 19 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 15 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ignatowski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging MacGowan to the ground. Ignatowski is now in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Ignatowski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan is trying to keep Ignatowski in close.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Ignatowski wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ignatowski dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (2) MacGowan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
Ignatowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
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: Ignatowski (4) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (6) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ignatowski controls the pace.
MacGowan controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski preventing the sweep.
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Ignatowski is stalling in the full guard.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is controlling Ignatowski's posture.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Ignatowski forces his way into half guard.#T4#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Ignatowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ignatowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T5#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Ignatowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ignatowski looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Ignatowski works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (9) vs (4) MacGowan
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Ignatowski trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski pushes him away.
Ignatowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.#T8#
Ignatowski wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
Ignatowski moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (12) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan wants to escape the position.
Will Ignatowski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
MacGowan just trying to survive but Ignatowski is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan turns into Ignatowski and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (6) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ignatowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now MacGowan has Ignatowski in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to control but Ignatowski passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#T10#
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Ignatowski sits in half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is trying to control but Ignatowski passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (6) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ignatowski uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (20) vs (6) MacGowan#T11#
Ignatowski wants to control the pace but MacGowan is squirming around nicely.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
MacGowan is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T12#
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Ignatowski keeps him under control.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ignatowski trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Ignatowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Ignatowski has control of the leg.
MacGowan gets full guard.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
WP 9
Date: May 21, 2023 |
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 10 wins and 8 losses; Vasiliy Kulik! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 14 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kulik's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kulik (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Kulik keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Kulik keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kulik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kulik 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulik is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kulik dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (2) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's posture.#T1#
Kulik content to stall in guard here.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kulik looking to pass the guard.
Kulik controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan controls Kulik momentarily but Kulik frees himself.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Kulik controlling him for the moment. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Kulik'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.#SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacGowan is controlling Kulik's posture.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Kulik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Kulik postures up. #T3##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kulik passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (5) vs (2) MacGowan
A lull in the action here.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kulik is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (7) vs (2) MacGowan#T4#
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is having none of it.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan regains half guard.#T5#
Kulik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Kulik's head to control him but Kulik postures up.
Kulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kulik seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down MacGowan for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulik tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan wants to control but Kulik is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T6#
MacGowan won't allow Kulik to pass to mount.
Kulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Kulik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Kulik keeps him under control.
MacGowan is looking to control Kulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Kulik passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kulik (10) vs (2) MacGowan#T7#
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
Kulik with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kulik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kulik has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kulik controlling from mount. #T8#
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kulik looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Kulik fails to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (13) vs (2) MacGowan
Good control from Kulik.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Kulik is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T10#
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kulik is trying to stick to MacGowan's back but MacGowan is turning into Kulik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kulik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kulik (13) vs (4) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kulik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kulik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kulik! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kulik (17) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is letting Kulik control him for a moment.
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MacGowan looks to move to half guard but instead Kulik has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kulik (19) vs (4) MacGowan
Kulik is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T11#
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
Kulik controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Kulik pushes him away.
MacGowan is desperately trying to improve his position but Kulik has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kulik has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kulik (22) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan is really stuck here.
#T12#
Kulik is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kulik slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T13#
MacGowan tries to break free.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Kulik won't let him.
Kulik controlling the position well here. MacGowan rolled but Kulik kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kulik biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
MacGowan tries to roll but Kulik sticks to his back.
MacGowan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kulik.
Kulik controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
Kulik keeps control of the position easily here as MacGowan tries to buck him off.
MacGowan tries to escape but Kulik has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kulik takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Our winner, Vasiliy Kulik, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WP 8
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 13 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Read sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacGowan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Read is defending well.
Read is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGowan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacGowan looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Read has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacGowan after a bit of a struggle.
Read drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacGowan looking for a takedown.
MacGowan wants a takedown.
Read is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacGowan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGowan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Read is pressed up against the cage. MacGowan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Read down to the mat. Read avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Read has taken the fight to the clinch.
Read goes for a takedown attempt but MacGowan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Read throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacGowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Read finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Read
MacGowan pulls Read in close to his closed guard and prevents Read from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Read controlling from the top position.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Read passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Read wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Read 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.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Read.
#T3#
MacGowan won't allow Read to pass to mount.
MacGowan is looking to control Read's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Read is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T4#
MacGowan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacGowan.
Read pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Read trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Read
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Read gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Read
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB#
MacGowan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Read has picked MacGowan up and slammed him! MacGowan can't keep hold of the triangle and Read manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Read#SUB2#
Read thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Read tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Read has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5##SUB2#
Read thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
Read taking a breather here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Read's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Read is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Read is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T6#
Read prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Read to get the leverage.
Read is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Read postures up.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Read to get the leverage.
MacGowan wants to control but Read is keeping busy.
#T7#
Read wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Read is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan pulls Read in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T8#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Read tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Read advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Read's head to control him but Read postures up.
#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#T9#
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Read wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Read drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Read jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Read stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Read stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (10) Read#SUB2#
Read working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T10#
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Read is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
MacGowan tries to improve position but can't. #T11##SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacGowan has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Read is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Read seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
Read is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
MacGowan is controlling Read's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Read trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Read seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
#SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Read is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Read#T13#
MacGowan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Read has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (16) Read
Read keeps control of the position as MacGowan tries to break free.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Read gets his way!
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Read not allowing MacGowan to control his hands.
Read controls the action.#SUB2#
Read looking for the choke from the back. #T14##SUB2#
Read has his arm under MacGowan's chin here. Game over son! Read squeezes tightly and MacGowan is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marc Read!
During a confident post fight interview, Marc Read thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WP 6
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 53 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 12 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sparxx has closed the distance and engaged MacGowan in a clinch.
MacGowan has Sparxx pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sparxx manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Sparxx is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacGowan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sparxx to the mat. Sparxx regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
MacGowan won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
MacGowan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx looking to control.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to control position but Sparxx is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for MacGowan here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
A very excited looking Tyrone Sparxx rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
WP5
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 11 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Wang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Wang has MacGowan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending MacGowan tumbling to the mat - Wang dives into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Wang#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is controlling Wang's posture.
Wang won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan has Wang pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Wang passes into half guard.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
It looks like Wang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
MacGowan won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Wang's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
Wang wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang controlling the action here.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Wang
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content just to control the position here.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T4#
MacGowan tries to hold on but Wang postures up.
Wang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Wang fails to take his opponent's back. #T5#
MacGowan tries to lock up and control but Wang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wang controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wang jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (8) Wang
Wang just content to control the position.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang taking a breather here. #T6#
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass MacGowan's legs.
MacGowan tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang controls the position.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang takes a little break here. MacGowan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
MacGowan wants to control but Wang postures up.#T7#
Wang controls the position.
MacGowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wang is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (0) vs (10) Wang
Wang controlling his opponent.
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Wang pushes him away.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Wang maintains control.
Wang controlling from mount.
MacGowan prevents Wang from taking his back.
Wang moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (0) vs (13) Wang#T8#
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
What can MacGowan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan tries to roll but Wang sticks to his back.
Wang really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for MacGowan.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Wang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan tries to break free.
Wang biding his time, looking for the opening.
Our spies down at at Average Judas Gym inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wang is continuing to stall.#T10#
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Wang gets his hands free.
MacGowan breaks Wang's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (13) Wang
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving. #SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wang dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (15) Wang
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Wang postures up.
Wang pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Wang is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Wang looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wang is now in half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang trying to control the pace. #T13#
Wang uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (18) Wang
Wang is looking to work his way around to MacGowan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (2) vs (21) Wang
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position.
Wang is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Wang controls the action.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Wang won't let him.
Wang has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wang avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
I would not like to be MacGowan right now.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is riding his opponent, not letting MacGowan buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 21 to 2.
A very excited looking Long Wang 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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Event:
CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
MacGowan clinches.
MacGowan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
MacGowan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacGowan is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacGowan down to the mat. MacGowan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamaica Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacGowan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
As Jones tries to get set, MacGowan tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Jones
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
MacGowan is not content to let Jones control the position.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Jones moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (7) Jones
MacGowan wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (0) vs (9) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but MacGowan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T4#
MacGowan pulls Jones in to control the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (12) Jones
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T5#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan continues to stall.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T6#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (12) Jones
Jones is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan advances to half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (14) Jones
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard. #T8#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T9#
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan controlling Jones's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T10#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
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.#SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.#T11#
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan pulls Jones in to control the position.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
MacGowan pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Jones is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is still trying to improve position.
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: MacGowan (4) vs (14) Jones
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 14 to 4.
Jamaica Jones is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamaica Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Schultz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Schultz
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has Schultz pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schultz is now in half guard. #T3#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Schultz controlling the action here.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Schultz's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Schultz is controlling the pace.
#T5#
MacGowan tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T7#
Schultz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Schultz is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz content to stall in guard here.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T8#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to control but Schultz postures up.
#T9#
Schultz stalling.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schultz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schultz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schultz doesn't escape. #T10#
MacGowan not allowing Schultz to control his hands.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schultz's body.
#T11#
Schultz trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Schultz's body.
Schultz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacGowan is staying active.
Schultz tries to break free.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Schultz wants to escape the position.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacGowan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Nickal
MacGowan manages to get back to half guard.
Nickal controlling the action here.
Nickal is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T1#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan pulls Nickal in to control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Nickal stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T2#
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
MacGowan is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
MacGowan is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controlling the pace.
MacGowan is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.#T5#
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T6#
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Nickal wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal controlling the action here.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position.
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Nickal wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
#T9#
Nickal is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal content to control rather than advance. #T10#
MacGowan wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Nickal
MacGowan trying to control momentarily.
Nickal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Nickal tries to break free.
#T11#
Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (6) Nickal
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (6) Nickal#T12#
Nickal wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T13#
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Nickal wants to hit a sweep here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nickal there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (6) Nickal
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 9 to 6.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priest's waist but Priest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGowan off to one side.
Priest stuffs the takedown attempt from MacGowan. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Priest gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MacGowan regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Priest
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Priest
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Priest controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working. #SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacGowan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Priest but great work by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (5) Priest
Priest trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.#T1#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest 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 (7) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #T2#
Priest controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Priest controlling his opponent.
MacGowan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Priest#T3#
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
MacGowan trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Priest trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacGowan stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (10) Priest#T5#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan working away.
Priest prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Priest struggling a bit here.
Priest tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.#T6#
Priest being controlled for a moment.
Priest manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacGowan's best efforts.
Priest controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan prevents Priest from improving his position.#T7#
MacGowan is taking a breather. Priest says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to control here.
#T8#
Priest tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T9#
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.#SUB2#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10##SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan pushes down on Priest's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Priest keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Priest trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (10) Priest
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.#T14#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tries to control but Priest wriggling away.
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Montreal
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Andreev drives through with a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Andreev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev 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.#T1#
Andreev is trying to hold MacGowan in close to prevent damage but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Andreev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Andreev
MacGowan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Andreev is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Andreev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Andreev keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Andreev's face as MacGowan controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev looks to move to half guard but instead MacGowan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (2) Andreev
Good control from MacGowan.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev can't escape the position.
Andreev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
#T3#
Andreev is trying to break free.
Andreev trying to control but not successfully.
Andreev turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andreev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #T4#
Andreev wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Andreev wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan uses his free foot to push down on Andreev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Andreev. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Andreev is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
#T7#
Andreev is still trying to improve position.
Andreev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (18) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev wants to escape the position.
What can Andreev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan is not going to allow Andreev to sit and survive in this position.
Andreev tries to escape the position.
#T8#
MacGowan not allowing Andreev to control his hands.
Andreev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Andreev trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks. #T9#
Andreev is really stuck here.
What can Andreev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Andreev trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
Andreev is really stuck here.
#T10#
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Andreev manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (18) vs (6) Andreev
MacGowan has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Andreev trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T11#
Andreev trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (20) vs (6) Andreev
Andreev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Andreev defends it.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T13#
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev trying to get back to full guard but MacGowan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (23) vs (6) Andreev#T14#
Andreev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andreev is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Andreev to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Priest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priest continues to drive forward.#CL#
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Priest goes for a takedown attempt but MacGowan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Priest as he jumps to the side.
Priest shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls well. He's pushed Priest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
MacGowan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Priest's thigh. Priest counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
Priest pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacGowan escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Priest tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MacGowan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Priest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (10) MacGowan
Priest regains half guard.
Priest gets back to full guard.
#T5#
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacGowan stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (13) MacGowan
Priest is trying to improve his position.#T6#
MacGowan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Priest's shoulder. That is not cool.
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
MacGowan stalling.
Priest keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest keeping control of the position.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacGowan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (18) MacGowan#T8#
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it. #T9#
Priest wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (21) MacGowan
Priest tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (23) MacGowan
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
Priest wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.#T11#
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Priest to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (26) MacGowan
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Priest is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan has good solid back control here. #T13#
MacGowan has the hooks in. Priest is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Priest taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (2) MacGowan
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.
MacGowan controlling the pace.
It looks like MacGowan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacGowan prevents Tetsuo from improving his position.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Tetsuo controlling the position for now.
Tetsuo wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, MacGowan seems content to control.#T3#
MacGowan is continuing to stall.
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.
Tetsuo trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
Tetsuo is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard. #T4#
MacGowan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tetsuo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tetsuo is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetsuo avoid being mounted?
Tetsuo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan controlling the action here. #T5#
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Tetsuo defending well.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Tetsuo is working from the bottom. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Tetsuo trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T7#
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Tetsuo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tetsuo! Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Tetsuo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
MacGowan controlling the action here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Tetsuo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tetsuo is holding on for now.
Tetsuo tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Tetsuo trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tetsuo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Tetsuo is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Tetsuo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan controlling the pace.
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo is not content to let MacGowan control the position.#T12#
Tetsuo trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T13#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Tetsuo is having none of it.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Tetsuo is holding on to half guard well.
Tetsuo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Tetsuo controlling the position for now.
Tetsuo tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan is thwarting Tetsuo's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 5 to 0.
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.
In defeat, Jurgen Tetsuo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Event:
CWC 286 UK
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacGowan is defended easily by Mazzini.#TD#
Mazzini shoots in and bounces MacGowan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mazzini being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Mazzini drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Mazzini is looking for a sweep.
Mazzini stops MacGowan from passing to mount.
MacGowan takes a little break here. Mazzini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Mazzini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mazzini sneaks back into half guard.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like MacGowan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mazzini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Mazzini keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (2) vs (7) MacGowan#T4#
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mazzini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (2) vs (10) MacGowan#T5#
Mazzini is trying to break free.
MacGowan controls 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.#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mazzini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mazzini for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mazzini wants to escape the position.
Mazzini turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (4) vs (12) MacGowan
Mazzini can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
MacGowan prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.#T9##SUB#
Mazzini throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacGowan escapes and throws Mazzini's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (4) vs (15) MacGowan
Mazzini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (8) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mazzini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Mazzini biding his time, controlling MacGowan. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. MacGowan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften MacGowan for a finish.
MacGowan just trying to survive but Mazzini is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
MacGowan turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (8) vs (17) MacGowan
Mazzini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but MacGowan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (8) vs (20) MacGowan
MacGowan gets to mount! Mazzini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (8) vs (22) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling the pace for now.
Mazzini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan controlling from mount. #T12#
Mazzini tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan prevents Mazzini from getting the reversal.#T13#
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzini is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Valentin Saric!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Saric moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
MacGowan pulls guard successfully.
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Saric content to stall in guard here.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Saric being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Saric is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 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: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Saric
Saric is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Saric is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.
MacGowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Saric
Saric slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
MacGowan stalling. #T4#
Saric is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?
MacGowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
MacGowan trying to control the pace. #T6#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Saric is defending well.
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saric is concentrating on defense, preventing MacGowan from advancing position. #T7#
Let's hope that Saric 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.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric is trying is best to control the position here.
Saric wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan trying to control the pace. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
MacGowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saric wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Saric gets back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #T10#
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saric controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #T12#
MacGowan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet. #T13#
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saric for as long as he can get away with.#T14#
Saric trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 9 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nickal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacGowan to the mat! MacGowan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position. #T1#
MacGowan continues to stall.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nickal advances to half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.#T6#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Nickal trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Nickal
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Nickal has his hands on MacGowan's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan content to control rather than advance.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Nickal trying to control the position.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Nickal controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #T14#
MacGowan won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Nickal has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! MacGowan is heads and Nickal is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Nickal wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 8 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Declan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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 is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Declan has knee on belly momentarily but MacGowan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Declan wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan controlling the action here. #T2#
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Declan wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage.
Declan trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
#T5#
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T6#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Declan seems to be looking for submissions.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Declan controlling the pace.
Declan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Declan now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Declan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. MacGowan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (2) MacGowan
Declan tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T9#
Declan is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Declan wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Declan is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan stalling.
Declan is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#T11#
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (5) MacGowan
Declan is looking for a sweep.
Declan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - MacGowan easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (7) MacGowan
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Declan tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan controlling from the full mount.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Declan tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Declan is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Declan is looking to escape.
Declan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (10) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Declan's body.
Declan's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling MacGowan's hands.#T14#
I really don't envy Declan right now.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Declan doesn't escape.
MacGowan avoiding Declan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Declan doesn't escape.
Declan wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Declan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Aedan Declan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 271
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 8 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Augustus pushes MacGowan up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Augustus decides to pull guard.
Augustus wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Augustus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Augustus 's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Augustus trying to control the position here.
MacGowan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan controlling the action here. #T5#
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Augustus keeping control of the position. #T6#
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, MacGowan seems content to control.#T7#
Augustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Augustus wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T8#
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
MacGowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Augustus wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Augustus trying to control here.
Augustus tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Augustus keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Augustus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Augustus wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
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.
Augustus gets full guard.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13#
Augustus keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Augustus wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan prevents Augustus from improving his position.
Augustus is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (0) vs (3) MacGowan#T14#
A lull in the action here as MacGowan stalls from top position.
MacGowan working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan controls 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 3 to 0.
A relieved looking Shane MacGowan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 7 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
MacGowan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Jabbar
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jabbar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks 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.#T1#
Jabbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass.
MacGowan pulls Jabbar in to control the position.
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 being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jabbar stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan pulls Jabbar in to control the position. #T3#
Jabbar content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jabbar's head to control his posture.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan has Jabbar pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Jabbar postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T5#
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jabbar content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Jabbar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Jabbar being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Let's hope that Jabbar 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.
Jabbar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jabbar has control of the leg.
Jabbar trying to control the pace. #T9#
MacGowan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jabbar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Jabbar trying to advance position but MacGowan counters by regaining guard.
Jabbar's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Jabbar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacGowan has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. #T11#
Jabbar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jabbar wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Jabbar controlling from the top position. #T12#
MacGowan controlling Jabbar's posture.
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T13#
MacGowan looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Well, if Jabbar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
It looks like Jabbar might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Jabbar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jabbar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Jabbar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar wins on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Mr Hotspot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 7 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hotspot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hotspot (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan is staying active underneath Hotspot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hotspot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
MacGowan is pulling down on Hotspot's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Hotspot from controlling successfully.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan pulls Hotspot in close to his closed guard and prevents Hotspot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hotspot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hotspot looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Hotspot won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Hotspot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hotspot tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Hotspot drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hotspot (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Hotspot looking for a sweep but MacGowan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hotspot (2) vs (6) MacGowan#T3#
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hotspot wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Hotspot is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hotspot wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Hotspot working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Hotspot has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hotspot (2) vs (9) MacGowan
MacGowan has the hooks in. Hotspot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan controls the action.
Hotspot trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
Hotspot rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
#T5#
Hotspot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Doom's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
MacGowan biding his time, controlling Hotspot.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Hotspot looks to control.
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hotspot.
Hotspot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Well, with MacGowan on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hotspot is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hotspot tries to escape the position.
What can Hotspot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan is not going to allow Hotspot to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
I really don't envy Hotspot right now.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hotspot is really stuck here.
Hotspot trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T8#
Hotspot rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
Hotspot trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Hotspot buck him off.
Hotspot is in bad spot here.
MacGowan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
MacGowan is not going to allow Hotspot to sit and survive in this position.
Hotspot tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hotspot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hotspot trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
Hotspot is in bad spot here.
Good control from MacGowan.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Hotspot is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Hotspot trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hotspot breaks MacGowan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (4) vs (9) MacGowan#T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
Hotspot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hotspot wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Hotspot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hotspot forces his way into half guard.#T12##SUB#
Hotspot 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 Hotspot.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hotspot.
#SUB#
Hotspot seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Hotspot wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Hotspot keeps him under control.
Hotspot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14##SUB#
Hotspot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hotspot passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (7) vs (9) MacGowan
Hotspot wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hotspot goes for an armbar but MacGowan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (7) vs (11) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 11 to 7.
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. |
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Event:
OWGP RD 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 7 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jabbar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jabbar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jabbar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar wants to get back to full guard.
Jabbar trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
Jabbar trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Jabbar from improving his position.#T2#
MacGowan is pressing down on Jabbar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jabbar is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabbar keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Jabbar tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar is doing well to control the position and prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#T4#
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jabbar trying to control here.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T5#
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jabbar is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Jabbar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jabbar is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (8) MacGowan
Good control from MacGowan.
Jabbar is in bad spot here.
#T7#
Jabbar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Jabbar looks to control. #T8#
Jabbar is in bad spot here.
Jabbar trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan controls the action.
Jabbar tries to break free.
#T9#
Jabbar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan moves into full mount! Jabbar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (11) MacGowan
Jabbar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
MacGowan controlling from mount.
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jabbar has given up his back. Will we see MacGowan going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jabbar (0) vs (14) MacGowan
MacGowan controls the position.
Jabbar turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (14) MacGowan
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T11#
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: Jabbar (2) vs (16) MacGowan
Jabbar is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (2) vs (19) MacGowan
Jabbar is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Jabbar is working away.
Jabbar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (4) vs (19) MacGowan#T12##SUB#
Jabbar is working for a submission of some sort.
MacGowan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jabbar prevents MacGowan from improving his position.
Jabbar trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away. #T13#
Jabbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Jabbar from advancing position.
Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14##SUB#
Jabbar 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 Jabbar.
Jabbar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 19 to 4.
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. |
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Event:
CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 6 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacGowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Priest is fending him off so far but MacGowan persists. Nope, Priest circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Priest is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
MacGowan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Priest regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Priest
MacGowan won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control the position.
#T1#
Priest keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Priest holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.#T3#
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Priest is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan controlling the pace.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Priest gets back to full guard.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. MacGowan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Priest
MacGowan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is trying to escape the position but MacGowan is controlling the position.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan prevents Priest from improving his position.#T7#
MacGowan is taking a breather. Priest says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (0) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Priest trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.
MacGowan working away.#T8#
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
Priest tightening his grip on MacGowan, looking for the choke.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Priest has good solid back control here. #T11#
Priest is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Priest 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Priest.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a choke. MacGowan gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. MacGowan manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Priest keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Priest is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! MacGowan has his hands clasped together but Priest extends and breaks MacGowan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Priest.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
CWC 237
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 5 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tori's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Tori
Tori is adopting a defensive guard.
Tori is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet. #T1#
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tori is retaining full guard.
Tori trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Tori wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
Tori is controlling MacGowan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tori wants to control the action here but instead MacGowan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Tori#T3#
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan prevents Tori from getting the reversal.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tori gets full guard.#T4#
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Tori controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tori 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: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Tori
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Tori not doing much here.
Tori works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (5) Tori#T6#
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Tori's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tori uses his free foot to push down on MacGowan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacGowan. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (8) Tori
Tori wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
MacGowan has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Tori's lack of action.
MacGowan keeping control of the position.
Tori is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
MacGowan keeping hold of Tori's head, controlling as best he can.
Tori seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Tori is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
MacGowan seems keen to control Tori's posture.
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (8) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tori seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T10#
Tori controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Tori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
MacGowan controlling from the top position.
Tori 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: MacGowan (7) vs (10) Tori
Tori looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan gets full guard.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tori preventing the sweep.
Tori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is trying to keep Tori in close.
#T13#
MacGowan pulls Tori in close to his closed guard and prevents Tori from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Tori engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T14#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Tori controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tori wins on points by 10 to 7.
Rap Tori decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 226
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 5 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - MacGowan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Shifter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shifter holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
Shifter looks to move to half guard but instead MacGowan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (0) Shifter#T3#
Shifter is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Shifter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Shifter
Shifter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.#T4#
Shifter looking to pass the guard.
Shifter stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Shifter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shifter wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Shifter is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (2) Shifter
MacGowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shifter has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture.
Shifter 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.#T7#
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shifter holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position.
Shifter 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.#T8#
Shifter pulls MacGowan in to control the position.
Shifter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (4) Shifter
Shifter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shifter is one step ahead there. #T9#
MacGowan pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T10#
Shifter wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan has control of Shifter's left arm, preventing Shifter from doing any damage.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Shifter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shifter wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Shifter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shifter being controlled here momentarily.
Shifter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Shifter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 219
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 5 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 5 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ty closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Ty
Ty controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ty's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
MacGowan has Ty pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ty stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position. #T2#
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.#T3#
Ty being controlled here momentarily.
Ty trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Ty
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Ty is trying to hold MacGowan in close to prevent damage but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
Ty wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ty is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Ty has his hands clasped together around MacGowan's back. He's all about the action.
Ty is in trouble now - MacGowan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Ty
Ty is just holding on here. MacGowan manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Ty
MacGowan controlling the position well here. Ty rolled but MacGowan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Ty is trying to break free.
Ty is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
#T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ty tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
Ty is still trying to improve position.
Ty manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Ty.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Ty
Ty trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Ty postures up.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan pulls Ty in close to his closed guard and prevents Ty from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ty's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Ty is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ty has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Still in half guard, Ty seems content to control.#T11#
Ty wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ty is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ty in particular looking to stall.#T12#
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Ty trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ty is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Ty has managed to sneak the leg through.#T13#
MacGowan trying to control but Ty postures up.
Ty is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ty seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Ty
What's Ty going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Ty is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Ty keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to move to full mount but Ty actually manages to regain half guard.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Ty's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (4) Ty
Ty tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan gets to mount! Ty was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (17) vs (4) Ty
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Shane MacGowan is the new middleweight champion!
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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Event:
CACC 215
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 5 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacGowan feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Mazzini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg.
Well, if Mazzini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan can't keep his opponent in guard - Mazzini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Mazzini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mazzini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) MacGowan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan can't escape the position.
#T3#
Mazzini trying to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but instead MacGowan manages to regain half guard.
Mazzini not doing much here.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Mazzini is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mazzini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mazzini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mazzini (5) vs (4) MacGowan
MacGowan controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Mazzini looks to control.
Mazzini tries to escape the position.
Mazzini trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
Mazzini is trying to break free.
#T5#
I would not like to be Mazzini right now.
Mazzini can't escape the position.
MacGowan avoiding Mazzini 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan trying to control.
Mazzini rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Mazzini fending off the submission attempt from MacGowan. #T6#
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Mazzini buck him off.
Mazzini rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
Mazzini rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Mazzini's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (7) MacGowan
Mazzini sneaks back into half guard.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazzini trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Mazzini wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan controls the position.#T9#
Mazzini tries to control but MacGowan manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (5) vs (13) MacGowan
Mazzini tries to break free.
Mazzini is keeping busy.
Mazzini tries to break free.
Mazzini just looking to survive in the bad position.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Mazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Mazzini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (7) vs (13) MacGowan
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan is pulling down on Mazzini's head to control his posture.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
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: Mazzini (7) vs (15) MacGowan
Mazzini tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T11#
Mazzini works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mazzini seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Mazzini being controlled here, momentarily.
Mazzini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
MacGowan wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan slows the pace down in half guard.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
MacGowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mazzini tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.#T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from MacGowan.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan is pressing down on Mazzini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mazzini is holding on for now.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Mazzini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 15 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC MacGowan vs Gracie
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Gracie
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in (HQ) W.C.D.A 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T1#
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Gracie is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and MacGowan is now in half guard.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.#T3#
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
Gracie controlling the position well. #T4#
MacGowan stalling.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan not doing much here.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T5#
Gracie trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, MacGowan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Gracie wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.#T9#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.#T10#
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan content just to control the position here. #T11#
Gracie can't escape the position.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Gracie#T12#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan is not content to let Gracie control the position.
MacGowan is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (7) Gracie
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape. #T13#
MacGowan prevents Gracie from taking his back.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but MacGowan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from MacGowan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T14#
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie has his feet on MacGowan's thighs here. He's pushed MacGowan 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! MacGowan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raul Gracie!
Raul Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Raul Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 203: Brown vs Wasa
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hell tries to avoid it but MacGowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hell to the ground. Hell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
MacGowan tries to sprawl but Hell drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Hell
Hell is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hell controlling the pace.
MacGowan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacGowan is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is controlling Hell's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hell wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hell is looking to stall here but MacGowan recovers full guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass. #T2#
Hell is still trying to improve position.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hell advances to half guard. #T3#
Hell trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
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.
Hell is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.#T4#
MacGowan is looking to control Hell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Hell wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it. #T5#
Hell is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Hell
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
MacGowan controlling the position.
Hell prevents MacGowan from improving position. #T7#
Hell struggling a bit here.
MacGowan gets to mount! Hell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (2) Hell
Hell tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hell is holding on tight.
#T9#
MacGowan tries to control but Hell wriggling away.
MacGowan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hell to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (9) vs (2) Hell
Hell prevents MacGowan from getting a body triangle.
Hell tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan tries to get the hooks in deep but Hell pushed the leg off. #T10#
Hell trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
MacGowan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hell has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hell wants to escape the position.
Hell trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip. #T11#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Hell tries to break free.
Hell just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Hell right now.
#T12#
MacGowan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hell is really stuck here.
Hell wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Hell buck him off.
Hell prevents MacGowan from getting a body triangle.#T13#
Hell trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Hell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (4) Hell
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (4) Hell
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Hell.#SUB2#
Hell has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hell is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #T14#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hell working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Toby Flenderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Flenderson is looking to clinch but MacGowan is avoiding it.
MacGowan keeps the fight on the outside.
MacGowan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Flenderson defends it well.
MacGowan circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and MacGowan counters with a single leg into guard. Flenderson didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flenderson (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.
Flenderson is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Flenderson pulls MacGowan in to control the position.
Flenderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flenderson looking to control.
MacGowan is fighting to break Flenderson's control of his arms but Flenderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flenderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Flenderson controlling MacGowan's posture.
Flenderson wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flenderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (2) vs (2) MacGowan#T2#
Flenderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan has Flenderson pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully.
Flenderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
MacGowan has control of Flenderson's left arm, preventing Flenderson from doing any damage. #T3#
Flenderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flenderson continues to stall.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Flenderson from controlling successfully. #T4#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flenderson controlling from the top position.
Flenderson wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan has control of Flenderson's left arm, preventing Flenderson from doing any damage.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Flenderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Flenderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Flenderson 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: Flenderson (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Flenderson pulls MacGowan in to control the position.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson 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 pass the guard. #T6#
Flenderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flenderson seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Flenderson working a defensive guard here.
Flenderson has his hands on MacGowan's head, controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Flenderson.
Flenderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flenderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Flenderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Flenderson looking to control.
Flenderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flenderson is pulling down on MacGowan's head to control his posture.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #T8#
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flenderson controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
Flenderson seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flenderson is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T9#
Flenderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flenderson (4) vs (4) MacGowan
Flenderson 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.
Flenderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan is doing well to control the position and prevent Flenderson from advancing to side control.
Flenderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Flenderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flenderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Flenderson is just content to waste time from the top position. MacGowan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Flenderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Flenderson won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan has Flenderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Flenderson postures up.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Flenderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Flenderson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
Flenderson trying to control the pace.
Flenderson trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan keeping hold of Flenderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Flenderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Flenderson is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Flenderson controlling the action here.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
Flenderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Flenderson's head to control him but Flenderson postures up.
#T13#
Flenderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Flenderson wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flenderson trying to control the pace.
Flenderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flenderson is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flenderson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Flenderson (4) vs (8) MacGowan
MacGowan working away.
Flenderson tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.#T14#
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
MacGowan controlling the position from side mount.
Flenderson stops MacGowan from passing to mount.
MacGowan controls the position from side control.
Flenderson prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Flenderson (4) vs (10) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 10 to 4.
Shane MacGowan is the new welterweight champion!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunt 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 slaps away a takedown attempt from Hunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hunt shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls well. He's pushed Hunt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Hunt wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hunt! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (5) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.#T1#
MacGowan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like MacGowan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunt wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.#T2#
Hunt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
MacGowan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (8) MacGowan
Hunt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
MacGowan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T5##SUB#
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
MacGowan pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
MacGowan stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
#T9#
Hunt tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (0) vs (11) MacGowan
Hunt is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T11#
Hunt tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (0) vs (14) MacGowan
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T12##SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Hunt looks to control. #T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan keeps control of the position easily here as Hunt tries to buck him off.
Hunt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
More stalling from MacGowan.
MacGowan prevents Hunt from improving his position.
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.
Hunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 14 to 0.
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tori feints and as MacGowan raises his hands in defense, Tori changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Tori
Tori is stalling in the full guard.
Tori trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tori controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
MacGowan has control of Tori's left arm, preventing Tori from doing any damage.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tori trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
MacGowan has his foot on Tori's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tori works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan pulls Tori in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in KFA inform me that Tori has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tori wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Tori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tori postures up.
Tori wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T4#
Tori wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is controlling Tori's posture.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Tori tries to pass.
MacGowan is pulling down on Tori's head. It's preventing any offense from Tori, at least for the moment.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori controlling from the top position. #T6#
MacGowan has Tori pulled in close to control his posture.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Tori#T7#
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Tori controlling the position.
MacGowan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tori wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan slips nicely into half guard.
Tori is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8#
MacGowan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tori is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#T10#
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
MacGowan trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tori is adopting a defensive guard.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tori is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tori looking for a sweep. Not yet Tori, not yet.
Tori not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Tori looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tori is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Tori
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Tori postures up.
Tori tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Tori from controlling successfully.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Tori 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: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Tori#T14#
Tori working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tori 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and MacGowan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Malverde shoots for a takedown but MacGowan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Malverde gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Malverde
Malverde prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Malverde seems to be working for a kimura but MacGowan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan pulls Malverde in close to his closed guard and prevents Malverde from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Malverde 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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Malverde#T1#
Malverde is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malverde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 content to stall in guard here.
Malverde wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Malverde seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.
Malverde looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #T2#
MacGowan stays in close to Malverde's body and controls the position.
Malverde controlling the position.
Malverde is continuing to stall.
MacGowan postures up.
Malverde wants to sweep but no luck.
Malverde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Malverde has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
Malverde looking to control.
#T3#
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Malverde.
Malverde controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #SUB2#
Malverde looking for subs off his back but MacGowan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Malverde is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malverde moves into full guard.
Malverde trying to control the position.
Malverde 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.#T4#
Malverde has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
MacGowan won't allow Malverde to sweep him here.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Malverde had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Malverde is trying to hold MacGowan in close to prevent damage but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but Malverde defends it. #T5#
Malverde has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Malverde wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malverde manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malverde looking to control but MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan prevents Malverde from improving his position.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Malverde trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Malverde from improving his position.
Malverde moves into full guard.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Malverde looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Malverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T7#
Malverde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malverde looking for a sweep. Not yet Malverde, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malverde is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Malverde
Malverde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malverde is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malverde trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
MacGowan is pulling down on Malverde's head. It's preventing any offense from Malverde, at least for the moment.
Malverde trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Malverde tries to pass.
Malverde content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Malverde tries to pass.
MacGowan seems keen to control Malverde's posture.#T9#
MacGowan continues to stall.
Malverde is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malverde is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malverde trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Malverde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Malverde wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Malverde slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Malverde is looking to advance position but MacGowan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Malverde
Malverde gets back to half guard.
Malverde trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Malverde wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but Malverde defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Malverde manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Malverde controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
MacGowan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malverde is keeping the position for now.
Malverde is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malverde looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malverde wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Malverde working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Malverde is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malverde trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Malverde trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Well,MacGowan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
MacGowan prevents Malverde from improving his position.#T13#
Malverde is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan prevents Malverde from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malverde is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Malverde is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Malverde is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T14#
Malverde trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Malverde from improving his position.
Malverde keeps trying to improve his position.
Malverde moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malverde looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malverde looks winded!
MacGowan controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
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. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 24 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
MacGowan tries to sprawl but Wasa drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Wasa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wasa is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from MacGowan as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
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.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
Wasa trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Wasa
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T3#
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Wasa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MacGowan has picked Wasa up and slammed him! Wasa can't keep hold of the triangle and MacGowan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wasa manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacGowan's best efforts.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Wasa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wasa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wasa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Wasa#T5#
Wasa stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
MacGowan controlling the position.#T6#
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan seems keen to control Wasa's posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully. #T7#
MacGowan is controlling Wasa's posture.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Wasa is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa wants to hit a sweep here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wasa there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wasa is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasa is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasa regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
Wasa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because MacGowan has passed into half guard!
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wasa! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
MacGowan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
MacGowan prevents Wasa from getting the reversal.
Wasa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Wasa trying to control here.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Wasa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T12#
Wasa is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wasa with the active half guard here but MacGowan passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (16) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (16) vs (8) Wasa
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan staying busy and making it hard for Wasa to control. #T13##SUB2#
Wasa has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa controlling well, preventing MacGowan from escaping the position.
Wasa is looking to control MacGowan but MacGowan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wasa tightening his grip on MacGowan, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan is in a bad position with Wasa working for a choke. MacGowan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (18) vs (8) Wasa#T14#
Wasa wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Wasa is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Wasa.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
Our winner, Shane MacGowan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 183: Ty vs MacGowan II
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGowan as he avoids it easily.
MacGowan feints the counter takedown.
Claudio Ty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Ty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacGowan quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) MacGowan
MacGowan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Ty tries to break free.
Ty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ty tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Ty tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ty wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T2#
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan prevents Ty from improving his position.#T3#
MacGowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (2) vs (7) MacGowan
Ty is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ty is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ty (2) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ty tries to break free.
MacGowan controlling from the back.
Ty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
MacGowan slows the pace down in half guard.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ty is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.
Ty regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Ty is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #SUB#
Ty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ty looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ty is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (10) MacGowan#T7#
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty stays in close to MacGowan's body and controls the position.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass. #T8#
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
Ty wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T9#
MacGowan has Ty pulled in close to control his posture.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan pulls Ty in close to prevent any damage. #T10#
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ty is looking to advance position but MacGowan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (4) vs (14) MacGowan
Ty wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ty (4) vs (17) MacGowan
MacGowan gets his hands free as Ty looks to control. #T11#
MacGowan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ty is in bad spot here.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ty tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.#T12#
Ty trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ty tries to break free.
Ty trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Ty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13#
Ty rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ty wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T14#
Ty desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Ty is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ty looking for a kimura from the bottom but MacGowan passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (4) vs (20) MacGowan
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 20 to 4.
Shane MacGowan is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sanchez did well to prevent MacGowan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan stalling.
Sanchez is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Sanchez is having none of it.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Sanchez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Sanchez tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with MacGowan in particular looking to stall.
Sanchez is staying active underneath MacGowan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan stalling. #T5#
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Sanchez wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T7#
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to move to mount but Sanchez blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is staying tight to Sanchez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanchez stops MacGowan from passing to mount. #T10##SUB#
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!
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A control attempt from Sanchez but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (0) Sanchez
MacGowan prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.#T11#
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan takes Sanchez's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Sanchez is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll but MacGowan sticks to his back.
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sanchez.#T12#
Sanchez wants to escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Sanchez is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T13#
Sanchez trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
MacGowan avoiding Sanchez 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
MacGowan controls the position.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
MacGowan has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanchez is defending well but eventually MacGowan manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanchez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.#CL2#
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGowan goes for a takedown attempt but Diaz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Diaz moves into the clinch.
MacGowan has Diaz pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
MacGowan jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass. #T2#
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diaz wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T3#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Diaz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
MacGowan pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
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.#T6#
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Diaz passes into half guard.
#T7#
Diaz trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
#T8#
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
MacGowan keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
#T10#
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #T14#
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Diaz keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
MacGowan forces Murrdock back against the ropes and clinches.
MacGowan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murrdock smiles and moves away.
#CL#
MacGowan darts in and clinches Murrdock up against the ropes.
MacGowan fails to pull guard.
#TD#
MacGowan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Murrdock trying to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
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.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
Murrdock managing to control the position. #T2#
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
Murrdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murrdock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murrdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Murrdock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Murrdock seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Murrdock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murrdock pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murrdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Murrdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
MacGowan stays in close to Murrdock's body and controls the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murrdock holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan postures up.
#T8#
MacGowan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Murrdock trying to control the position.
#T9#
Murrdock pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom. #T10#
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murrdock working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving. #T11#
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Murrdock managing to control the position.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Murrdock pulls MacGowan in close to his closed guard and prevents MacGowan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murrdock controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself. #T14#
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Murrdock keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Our winner, Shane MacGowan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan moves in looking to clinch but Arias pushes him off.
George Arias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Arias gets a double leg takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) MacGowan
Arias wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Arias 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 keeping moving, preventing Arias from controlling successfully.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.#T1##SUB#
Arias drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Arias is looking for a sweep.
Arias tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (2) vs (6) MacGowan
Arias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
MacGowan tries to control but Arias wriggling away. #T2#
Arias is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
MacGowan controlling his opponent. #T4#
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.
Arias looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (9) MacGowan#SUB2#
Arias showing good submission defense here.
#T5#
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.
MacGowan looking to hold on to the position here but Arias rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Arias 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Arias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Arias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (9) MacGowan#T7#
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan looking to control.
#T8#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arias's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (11) MacGowan
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9##SUB#
Arias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Arias is having none of it.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan wants to control but Arias is keeping him busy.
MacGowan is stalling here. Arias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! MacGowan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Arias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (8) vs (11) MacGowan
Arias tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.#T11#
Arias trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg. #SUB#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
MacGowan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Arias trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Arias is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Arias is looking to stall here but MacGowan recovers full guard.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 11 to 8.
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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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
Dravezesdi prevents MacGowan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Dravezesdi stalling away here and it's allowed MacGowan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dravezesdi postures up.
MacGowan is really struggling to control Dravezesdi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has gone for a leg lock! MacGowan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dravezesdi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dravezesdi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Dravezesdi's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for subs off his back but MacGowan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Dravezesdi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
MacGowan trying to control but Dravezesdi is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Dravezesdi pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Dravezesdi wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Dravezesdi looking for a sweep. Not yet Dravezesdi, not yet. #T7#
MacGowan stands and throws Dravezesdi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Dravezesdi regains half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, MacGowan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (11) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan controlling from mount. #T9#
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan tries to control but Dravezesdi wriggling away.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Dravezesdi is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (14) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
#T11#
MacGowan has good solid back control here.
Dravezesdi tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan not allowing Dravezesdi to control his hands.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but Dravezesdi defends it. #T14#
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (17) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacGowan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (20) vs (2) Dravezesdi
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Shane MacGowan is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Diesel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacGowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (0) Diesel#T1#
MacGowan prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
MacGowan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (9) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diesel just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Diesel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel is keeping busy.
#T4#
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
MacGowan avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diesel can't escape the position.
#T7#
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
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.#T8##SUB#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacGowan controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but MacGowan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Will MacGowan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Diesel trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
Diesel tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan biding his time, controlling Diesel. #T11#
MacGowan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
#T12#
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Diesel trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off.
MacGowan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diesel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diesel for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan stuffs the takedown.
MacGowan tries to counter with a takedown but Boudreaux is quick to defend against it.#TD#
MacGowan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Boudreaux
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boudreaux is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boudreaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boudreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
Boudreaux keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boudreaux 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Boudreaux
Boudreaux is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Boudreaux's face as MacGowan controls the position.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Boudreaux is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
Boudreaux gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boudreaux manages to get to full guard.
Boudreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boudreaux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Boudreaux#T4#
Boudreaux passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Boudreaux sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Boudreaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5##SUB2#
Boudreaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MacGowan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boudreaux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacGowan is just riding it out for now. Boudreaux eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Boudreaux is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boudreaux to get the leverage. #T6#
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Boudreaux is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T7#
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux passes into half guard.
Boudreaux trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boudreaux wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position. #T9#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Boudreaux 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 Boudreaux.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Boudreaux trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it. #SUB2#
Boudreaux 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.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Boudreaux wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Boudreaux trying to advance position but MacGowan counters by regaining guard.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to keep Boudreaux in close.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux controlling from the top position.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB2#
Boudreaux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Boudreaux
MacGowan pushes down on Boudreaux's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Boudreaux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (7) vs (6) Boudreaux#SUB2#
Boudreaux is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for the choke from the back.
Boudreaux is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Boudreaux has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacGowan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boudreaux is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14##SUB2#
MacGowan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boudreaux's arms. #SUB2#
MacGowan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacGowan is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Boudreaux breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Galanos defends well and MacGowan ends up having to push Galanos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
MacGowan closes the distance and pushes Galanos back into the cage.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galanos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Galanos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacGowan is trying to keep an underhook but Galanos manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Galanos
Well, if Galanos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Galanos is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Galanos#T1#
Galanos controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Galanos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Galanos is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
Galanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
#T3#
Galanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is trying is best to control the position here.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
MacGowan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacGowan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Galanos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Galanos is looking to get back to full guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (5) Galanos#T6#
Galanos is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but MacGowan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (10) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T7#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Galanos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Galanos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Galanos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan wants to control the action but instead Galanos gets a body lock and reverses into MacGowan's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (7) Galanos#T9#
MacGowan looking to control.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos looking to pass the guard. #T10#
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 trying to control the position.
MacGowan controlling Galanos's posture. #T11#
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Galanos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Galanos working a defensive guard here.
Galanos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Galanos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.
Galanos looking for a sweep but MacGowan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (17) vs (7) Galanos
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 17 to 7.
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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Event:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacGowan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gracie has MacGowan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacGowan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with MacGowan, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes MacGowan against the ropes but MacGowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.#CL#
MacGowan clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but MacGowan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. MacGowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MacGowan's thigh. MacGowan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie advances to half guard. #T2#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is not content to let Gracie control the position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
Gracie is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
Gracie 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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Gracie#T3#
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Gracie
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#T5#
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! MacGowan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but MacGowan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead MacGowan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (16) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing MacGowan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Gracie wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (19) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T9#
MacGowan working away.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan stalling. #T10#
Gracie wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (22) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (25) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie is in a bad position with MacGowan working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (25) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Gracie 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: MacGowan (27) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T12#
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Gracie looking to control but MacGowan passes into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and clinches.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but MacGowan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Barnkvist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacGowan is trying to keep an underhook but Barnkvist manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Barnkvist
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Barnkvist
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Barnkvist is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But MacGowan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from MacGowan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (5) Barnkvist#T1#
MacGowan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Barnkvist is pulling down on MacGowan's head. It's preventing any offense from MacGowan, at least for the moment.
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist 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: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Barnkvist
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Barnkvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnkvist 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: MacGowan (4) vs (9) Barnkvist#T3#
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
Barnkvist trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Barnkvist has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) Barnkvist
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB2#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacGowan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacGowan and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Barnkvist tries to advance position but instead MacGowan slips a leg back in to half guard.
Barnkvist is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacGowan reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnkvist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnkvist pulls MacGowan in close to his closed guard and prevents MacGowan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist 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: MacGowan (6) vs (14) Barnkvist#SUB2#
Barnkvist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but MacGowan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
MacGowan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Barnkvist is controlling the pace.
Barnkvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barnkvist passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (17) Barnkvist#T7##SUB2#
Barnkvist jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but MacGowan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
Barnkvist controls the position.
MacGowan prevents Barnkvist from improving position.
MacGowan is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
MacGowan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fenrir MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnkvist tries to move to mount but MacGowan blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Barnkvist works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (20) Barnkvist
MacGowan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (22) Barnkvist
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist can't control as he wanted to and MacGowan manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Barnkvist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Barnkvist is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
Barnkvist tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Barnkvist keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (22) Barnkvist#T10#
MacGowan won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnkvist's guard.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan content to control rather than advance.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T11#
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnkvist looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnkvist, not yet.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Barnkvist working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
Barnkvist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (24) Barnkvist
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan seems keen to control Barnkvist's posture.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.#T13#
Barnkvist is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Barnkvist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Barnkvist is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist wins on points by 24 to 8.
Peter Barnkvist is the new middleweight champion!
Peter Barnkvist thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and MacGowan counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Diesel tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
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.
Diesel is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan staying calm.#T2#
Diesel prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan gets to mount! Diesel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (7) MacGowan#T3#
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is just holding on here. MacGowan manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but MacGowan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Diesel can't escape the position.
MacGowan controls the position.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.#T5#
MacGowan has good solid back control here.
Diesel tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diesel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan controlling his opponent. #T7#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (13) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Diesel is doing well to defend. MacGowan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Diesel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Dravezesdi gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage. #TD2#
Dravezesdi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
MacGowan's coaches at Fenrir MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Dravezesdi has control of the leg.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Dravezesdi's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan is refusing to be controlled, as Dravezesdi sits in half guard. #T1#
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dravezesdi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dravezesdi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Dravezesdi
I really don't envy Dravezesdi right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is not going to allow Dravezesdi to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dravezesdi's body.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dravezesdi's body.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dravezesdi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Dravezesdi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
Dravezesdi is really stuck here.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dravezesdi is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Dravezesdi to control.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
MacGowan is trying to take his opponent's back.
MacGowan trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan controlling from the full mount.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Dravezesdi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
MacGowan wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy.
Dravezesdi manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Dravezesdi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (7) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T7#
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Dravezesdi trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T8#
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi controlling the pace.
MacGowan won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount. #T9#
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T10#
Dravezesdi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi 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: MacGowan (9) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dravezesdi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (9) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
Dravezesdi trying to move into half guard but instead MacGowan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (11) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
MacGowan seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.
Dravezesdi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 11 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Stenberg
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.#SUB2#
Stenberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Stenberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenberg slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T1#
MacGowan is letting Stenberg control him for a moment.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan is being controlled here.
Stenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacGowan is trying to control Stenberg's posture but Stenberg avoids it. #SUB2#
Stenberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacGowan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stenberg but great work by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg struggling a bit here.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Stenberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stenberg tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Stenberg is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stenberg's legs.
MacGowan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stenberg will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stenberg is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan working away.#T3#
Stenberg tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
MacGowan just content to control the position.
Stenberg tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Stenberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stenberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MacGowan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Stenberg#T4#
MacGowan prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stenberg is looking to escape.
Stenberg regains half guard.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Stenberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Stenberg actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg keeping control of the position.
MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Stenberg manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan postures up.
Stenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Stenberg is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
Stenberg trying to control the position here.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7##SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Stenberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
MacGowan postures up.
Stenberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg trying to control the position.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg has an active guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control the pace. #T9#
Stenberg keeping control of the position.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stenberg trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T10#
Stenberg trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stenberg! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (4) Stenberg
Stenberg reaches up to try and control the position but MacGowan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stenberg rolls and tries to escape and now MacGowan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Stenberg#T11##SUB#
MacGowan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stenberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stenberg is in bad spot here.
Stenberg trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Stenberg from escaping the position.
MacGowan controlling from the back.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Stenberg from escaping the position.
#T12#
MacGowan keeps control of the position easily here as Stenberg tries to buck him off.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Stenberg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan not allowing Stenberg to control his hands.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Stenberg wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free. #T13#
Stenberg tries to break free.
MacGowan gets his hands free as Stenberg looks to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
MacGowan avoiding Stenberg 's attempts to control his hands.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
MacGowan controls the action.
Stenberg tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan biding his time, controlling Stenberg. #T14#
Further stalling from MacGowan.
Stenberg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
MacGowan has good solid back control here.
Stenberg tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stenberg doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacGowan.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Arias clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
MacGowan jumps guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Arias wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Arias controlling from the top position. #T5#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T6#
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
MacGowan trying to control but Arias postures up.
#T10#
Arias is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias 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.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
Arias is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arias's guard.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
MacGowan is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Arias has a hand on MacGowan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. MacGowan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (7) MacGowan
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias tries to control MacGowan's body but MacGowan pushes him off. Arias squirms to his side and now MacGowan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arias tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (10) MacGowan
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#T14##SUB#
Arias 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.
Arias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 108
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Smith
Smith 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.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Smith
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to advance position but MacGowan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (6) vs (2) Smith#T1#
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith can't escape the position.
Smith tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (9) vs (2) Smith
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get MacGowan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2#
Smith trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Smith tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T3#
MacGowan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
MacGowan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position.
MacGowan controlling from the top position.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith controls MacGowan momentarily but MacGowan frees himself.
Smith wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it. #T7#
Smith is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
MacGowan is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #T9##SUB2#
Smith 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.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith looking to control.
#T10#
Smith is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.#SUB2#
Smith has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
MacGowan won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Smith has an active guard here but MacGowan has managed to pass into half guard.
#T11#
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacGowan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (2) Smith
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Smith sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
Smith gets back to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Smith 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: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Smith
Smith is stalling here. MacGowan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and MacGowan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (16) vs (4) Smith
MacGowan in the domination position with Smith hanging on.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Smith is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith looking for a sweep but MacGowan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (18) vs (4) Smith
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
The defeated Austin Smith had this to say: 'Fuck him and the horse he rode here on'. |
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Event:
CACC 104
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Silverio clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
MacGowan gets control of Silverio's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacGowan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silverio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Silverio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Silverio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silverio wants to take a breather but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Silverio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silverio is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now. #T2#
Silverio is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (3) vs (0) MacGowan
Silverio controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Silverio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… MacGowan turns into him and now he's in Silverio's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (3) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan content to stall in guard here. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
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.
Silverio working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silverio trying to control the position.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there. #T5#
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silverio 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.
Silverio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silverio is working hard here to advance position.
Silverio wants to improve his position but instead MacGowan has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Silverio is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silverio avoid being mounted?
Silverio is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Silverio is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Silverio trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
Silverio is controlling MacGowan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7#
Silverio is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is taking a breather. Silverio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silverio is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
MacGowan controlling the action here.
Silverio wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T9#
MacGowan controlling the pace.
Silverio tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Silverio trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (3) vs (5) MacGowan#T10#
Silverio is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
MacGowan prevents Silverio from getting the reversal.
MacGowan looking to control but Silverio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silverio tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan trying to control but Silverio is having none of it.
Silverio tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silverio is controlling an arm, preventing MacGowan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Silverio has given up his back. Will we see MacGowan going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (3) vs (8) MacGowan#T13#
MacGowan has the hooks in. Silverio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Silverio buck him off.
Silverio wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
MacGowan controls the action.
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.#T14#
Silverio turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (5) vs (8) MacGowan
Silverio 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: Silverio (5) vs (10) MacGowan
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio has his hands on MacGowan's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
CACC 100
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trump shoots in and gets a takedown into MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Trump
MacGowan looking to control.
Trump 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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Trump#SUB2#
Trump looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! MacGowan has picked Trump up and slammed him! Trump can't keep hold of the triangle and MacGowan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Trump tries to control the position but he's not in luck - MacGowan easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Trump
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
Trump is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Trump is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Trump to control.
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
MacGowan is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacGowan is working away from the top position though.
Trump wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (10) vs (2) Trump#T3#
Trump is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Trump wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (13) vs (2) Trump
Trump trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
Trump is in bad spot here.
MacGowan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
MacGowan gets his hands free as Trump looks to control.
MacGowan is hanging on to Trump's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into MacGowan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGowan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (13) vs (4) Trump
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (7) Trump
MacGowan is not content to let Trump control the position. #T5##SUB2#
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Trump is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well. #SUB2#
Trump swings around for an armbar but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (15) vs (7) Trump
Trump is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up. #SUB2#
Trump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacGowan escapes and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (18) vs (7) Trump#T6#
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MacGowan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (20) vs (7) Trump
Trump is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Trump keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Trump tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan looking to control but Trump is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacGowan fails to move to back control.
Trump tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Trump wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Trump is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (23) vs (7) Trump
Trump rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Trump looking for subs from the bottom but MacGowan mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (26) vs (7) Trump
MacGowan controlling from mount.
MacGowan works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (29) vs (7) Trump
Trump rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
Trump rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
#T10#
Trump tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trump is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is stalling here. Trump is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! MacGowan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trump has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (29) vs (11) Trump
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Trump off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (33) vs (11) Trump#T11#
MacGowan has the hooks in. Trump is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trump trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
Trump is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will MacGowan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trump trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
Trump looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Trump wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
Trump tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan controls the action.
Trump rolls, trying to escape but MacGowan keeps control of the position.
MacGowan not allowing Trump to control his hands.
MacGowan is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump is turning into MacGowan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGowan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (33) vs (13) Trump#T13#
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
Trump slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Trump maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! MacGowan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Trump has cracked it and MacGowan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Trump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donald Trump!
An out of breath Donald Trump thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
MacGowan tries to pull guard but Escobarre forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Escobarre gets underhooks to prevent MacGowan's takedown attempt.
Escobarre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacGowan after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Escobarre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but MacGowan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Escobarre
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Escobarre trying to control from MacGowan's half guard. MacGowan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
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.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Escobarre
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Escobarre is looking for a triangle here but MacGowan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Escobarre
You can see the frustration on Escobarre's face as MacGowan controls the position. #T3##SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Escobarre tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Escobarre wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
Escobarre is trying to work for a sweep but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Escobarre
MacGowan fails to move to back control.
MacGowan controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Escobarre is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan controlling from the full mount.
Escobarre working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Escobarre is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Escobarre to control.
Escobarre is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
Escobarre is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away. #T6#
Escobarre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (2) Escobarre
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
MacGowan trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is hanging on to Escobarre's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Escobarre tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
MacGowan gets his hands free as Escobarre looks to control.
Escobarre can't escape the position.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a choke. Escobarre gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Escobarre manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Escobarre trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Escobarre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Escobarre trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
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.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Escobarre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacGowan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacGowan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Escobarre
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Escobarre has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.#T10##SUB2#
Escobarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Escobarre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacGowan stacks Escobarre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan controlling the position. #T11#
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Escobarre is looking to reverse the position.
Escobarre looks to move to half guard but instead MacGowan has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (17) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre working to try and regain half guard.
Escobarre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Escobarre keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Escobarre to control.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobarre wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.#T13#
MacGowan tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Escobarre to control.
Escobarre working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away.
Escobarre is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan takes Escobarre's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Escobarre is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (20) vs (4) Escobarre
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 20 to 4. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 1769 p4p, 242 weight class) and Igor Byhenikov (ranked 15945 p4p, 705 weight class). Byhenikov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Harbinger. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 13 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Byhenikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
MacGowan pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacGowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacGowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacGowan! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (2) Byhenikov
Byhenikov 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 (4) Byhenikov
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is looking to control Byhenikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
Byhenikov wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Byhenikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacGowan reverses the position - he's now on top in Byhenikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (4) Byhenikov
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.
Byhenikov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (6) Byhenikov
Byhenikov trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Byhenikov defends it easily.
Byhenikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (9) Byhenikov
Byhenikov is trying to get an arm triangle but MacGowan is defending well.
Byhenikov has knee on belly momentarily but MacGowan bucks him off and regains half guard.
MacGowan is controlling Byhenikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacGowan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Byhenikov keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan controlling the position for now.
MacGowan won't allow Byhenikov to pass to mount.
Byhenikov is looking for submissions but instead, MacGowan has regained full guard.
Byhenikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Byhenikov
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but MacGowan instead regains half guard.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Byhenikov is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Byhenikov is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Byhenikov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (6) vs (15) Byhenikov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan stops Byhenikov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Byhenikov jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MacGowan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MacGowan and Byhenikov has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (17) Byhenikov
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (6) vs (20) Byhenikov
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov looking for the RNC.
Byhenikov avoiding MacGowan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan prevents Byhenikov from getting a body triangle.
Byhenikov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MacGowan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Byhenikov looking for the choke from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Byhenikov gets his way!
Byhenikov looking to break MacGowan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacGowan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy MacGowan right now.
MacGowan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Byhenikov.
MacGowan is trying to defend against the choke here but Byhenikov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Byhenikov Tightens the hold and MacGowan taps out furiously! Byhenikov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 1746 p4p, 243 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 719 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt shoots in but MacGowan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Hunt
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Hunt keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but MacGowan denies him.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Who's going to make the next move?
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt tries to advance position but instead MacGowan slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hunt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacGowan reverses the position - he's now on top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Hunt
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to hit a sweep here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (4) Hunt
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.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
Hunt regains half guard.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Hunt
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan working away.
MacGowan controls the position from side control.
Hunt prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
Hunt tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan working away.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan just content to control the position.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (6) Hunt
MacGowan trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hunt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (9) Hunt
MacGowan is squirming around, avoiding Hunt's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunt wants to take MacGowan's back but he can't do it this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (9) Hunt
MacGowan trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
MacGowan passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (9) Hunt
Hunt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hunt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (13) vs (13) Hunt
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Hunt just sinks the hooks in.
Hunt trying to control.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hunt has good solid back control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Hunt won't let him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. MacGowan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hunt is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (15) vs (13) Hunt
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (18) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking for a sweep but MacGowan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (20) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (23) vs (13) Hunt
Hunt tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hunt trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Hunt from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
Hunt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacGowan gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 23 to 13. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Masa Wasa!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan gets caught flat footed, as Wasa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Wasa
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa 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: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Wasa
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Wasa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (2) vs (7) Wasa
Wasa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wasa trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa staying calm.
Wasa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wasa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wasa trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to take a breather but MacGowan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wasa.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Wasa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacGowan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacGowan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Wasa
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
Wasa working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
Wasa 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: MacGowan (4) vs (9) Wasa
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (12) Wasa
MacGowan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wasa wants to take MacGowan's back here but MacGowan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wasa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wasa 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.
MacGowan has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan has his hands on Wasa's head, controlling the position.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Wasa won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Wasa is pushing down on MacGowan's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacGowan is fighting to maintain full guard but Wasa has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Wasa trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling Wasa's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wasa 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: MacGowan (6) vs (12) Wasa
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa working a defensive guard but MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Wasa defending well.
Wasa wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (12) Wasa
MacGowan trying to control the action but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wasa wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wasa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wasa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 12 to 9.
Masa Wasa is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Julian Gniewek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gniewek sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gniewek (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Gniewek trying to control here.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like MacGowan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gniewek looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and MacGowan pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (0) vs (5) MacGowan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan prevents Gniewek from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gniewek gets back to half guard.
Gniewek wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (0) vs (8) MacGowan
Gniewek is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gniewek gets back to half guard.
Gniewek is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gniewek is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gniewek wants to get back to full guard but MacGowan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (0) vs (11) MacGowan
Gniewek is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gniewek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gniewek (2) vs (11) MacGowan
MacGowan keeping hold of Gniewek's head, controlling as best he can.
Gniewek trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Gniewek is controlling well.
Gniewek tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Gniewek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Gniewek.
Gniewek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
Gniewek 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 Gniewek.
MacGowan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gniewek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gniewek's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gniewek (2) vs (15) MacGowan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Gniewek right now.
Gniewek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Gniewek won't allow it.
MacGowan trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gniewek. Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (2) vs (18) MacGowan
MacGowan slows the pace down.
Gniewek is trying to work for a sweep but MacGowan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gniewek (2) vs (20) MacGowan
Gniewek can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Gniewek is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gniewek regains half guard.
Gniewek tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to regain full guard. Instead though, MacGowan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (2) vs (23) MacGowan
Gniewek is in all sorts of trouble here.
MacGowan is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Gniewek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gniewek (2) vs (26) MacGowan
MacGowan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
MacGowan is trying to stick to Gniewek's back but Gniewek is turning into MacGowan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGowan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gniewek. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gniewek (4) vs (26) MacGowan
MacGowan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gniewek wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gniewek's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gniewek (4) vs (28) MacGowan
Gniewek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan stands and throws Gniewek's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (4) vs (31) MacGowan
Gniewek manages to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan prevents Gniewek from improving his position.
Gniewek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan is pressing down on Gniewek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gniewek is holding on for now.
Gniewek trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but MacGowan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (4) vs (34) MacGowan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek regains half guard.
Gniewek actively working from the bottom here.
Gniewek wants to get back to full guard.
Gniewek actively working from the bottom here.
Gniewek actively working from the bottom here.
Gniewek is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, MacGowan seems content to control.
Gniewek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gniewek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into half guard.
Gniewek trying to get back to full guard but MacGowan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (4) vs (37) MacGowan
Gniewek is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Gniewek tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gniewek (4) vs (40) MacGowan
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan working for a choke but Gniewek is defending well.
Gniewek can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Gniewek right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gniewek wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 40 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches.
Ribbler is trying to drag MacGowan to the mat but MacGowan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribbler gets underhooks to prevent MacGowan's takedown attempt.
MacGowan jumps guard but Ribbler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ribbler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacGowan uses from the top position.
MacGowan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribbler is controlling MacGowan's posture.
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Ribbler
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Ribbler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
MacGowan is looking to sweep but instead, Ribbler has passed into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
Ribbler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ribbler wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ribbler postures up.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribbler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Ribbler
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacGowan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ribbler for as long as he can get away with.
MacGowan trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ribbler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler 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.
Ribbler looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
MacGowan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ribbler! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Ribbler
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is working to get back to half guard.
Ribbler felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
MacGowan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacGowan wants to take Ribbler's back here but Ribbler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribbler wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan controlling the pace for now.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Ribbler to control.
MacGowan wants to take his opponent's back but Ribbler doesn't allow it.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler gets back to half guard.
MacGowan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
MacGowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Ribbler
MacGowan tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan wants to take Ribbler's back here but Ribbler is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
MacGowan 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 take his opponent's back but Ribbler doesn't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan trying to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
MacGowan 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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ribbler is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan trying to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
Ribbler stops MacGowan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by MacGowan.
MacGowan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribbler is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ribbler is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan wants to take Ribbler's back but he can't do it this time.
MacGowan controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Ribbler is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergei Ulatov (ranked 2489 p4p, 274 weight class) and Shane MacGowan (ranked 1631 p4p, 218 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ulatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacGowan moves into range and clinches up with Ulatov.
Ulatov is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacGowan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ulatov to the mat. Ulatov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Ulatov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Ulatov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ulatov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Ulatov has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Ulatov working for submissions but it's allowed MacGowan to get to half guard.
Ulatov gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ulatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ulatov is looking for a triangle here but MacGowan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) MacGowan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov being controlled for a moment.
Ulatov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (8) MacGowan
Ulatov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ulatov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ulatov looking for submissions off his back.
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan slows the pace down in half guard.
Ulatov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, MacGowan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (11) MacGowan
Ulatov regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Ulatov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ulatov is holding on for now.
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ulatov. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (14) MacGowan
MacGowan staying calm.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from MacGowan.
Ulatov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but MacGowan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (0) vs (16) MacGowan
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
MacGowan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacGowan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (19) MacGowan
Ulatov tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (0) vs (22) MacGowan
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Ulatov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (22) MacGowan
Ulatov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Ulatov postures up.
Ulatov is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ulatov to get the leverage.
Ulatov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, MacGowan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ulatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to control but Ulatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ulatov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Ulatov controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan pulls Ulatov in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulatov trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Ty (ranked 20067 p4p, 614 weight class) and Shane MacGowan (ranked 1613 p4p, 213 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for MacGowan with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ty turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ty (4) vs (0) MacGowan
Ty is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
MacGowan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan stops Ty from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to reverse the position.
MacGowan prevents Ty from moving into mount.
MacGowan seems a little lost for a moment, as Ty dominates the positioning.
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (4) vs (5) MacGowan
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ty wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
MacGowan trying to control but Ty is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ty is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan fails to advance to Ty's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ty to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ty (4) vs (8) MacGowan
Ty is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ty is trying to break free.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but Ty is staying busy.
What can Ty do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Ty tries to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan not allowing Ty to control his hands.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Ty is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ty right now.
A lull in the action here.
Ty trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
Ty looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like MacGowan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
MacGowan tries to get the hooks in deep but Ty pushed the leg off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ty trying to control the hands but MacGowan breaks the grip.
Ty is trying to break free.
MacGowan looking for the RNC.
Ty tries to escape the position.
MacGowan tries to get the hooks in deep but Ty pushed the leg off.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan avoiding Ty 's attempts to control his hands.
Ty is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacGowan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
MacGowan controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ty tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Ty is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan wants to take his opponent's back but Ty doesn't allow it.
Ty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacGowan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ty is holding on tight.
Ty is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, MacGowan has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (4) vs (11) MacGowan
Ty tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is trying to stick to Ty's back but Ty is turning into MacGowan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGowan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ty. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (6) vs (11) MacGowan
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Ty tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ty's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (6) vs (13) MacGowan
Ty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan prevents Ty from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
EMP Toivonen vs Asham
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
McCraken throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by McCraken's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacGowan misses with a left hand
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.
MacGowan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from MacGowan misses its intended target.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from MacGowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
MacGowan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
McCraken delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
MacGowan throws the left hand but McCraken avoids the punch easily.
MacGowan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
#TD2#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCraken can't do much from the bottom here.
McCraken is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
MacGowan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacGowan gets to mount! McCraken was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McCraken is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCraken wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
BOOM! MacGowan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2##SUB2#
MacGowan working for a guillotine from mount but McCraken is in no mood to give up.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCraken wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCraken is looking to escape.
McCraken regains half guard.
MacGowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGowan lands strikes from half guard.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCraken is trying to defend against the ground and pound but MacGowan scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCraken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan. #T3#
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCraken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCraken manages to get to full guard.
McCraken is pulling down on MacGowan's head to control his posture.
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing.
McCraken wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCraken holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but McCraken keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacGowan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCraken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MacGowan's guard. #REVR#
McCraken trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCraken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCraken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing McCraken from controlling successfully.
McCraken seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCraken throws a poor cross that misses
and MacGowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacGowan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCraken throws a push kick but MacGowan slaps the foot to one side.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
MacGowan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGowan is just out of range.#CL#
McCraken clinches.
MacGowan scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the side of McCraken's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan cracks McCraken with a nice body shot.
MacGowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGowan tries to land a knee to the head but McCraken blocks with his arms.
#T1#
MacGowan gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken is trying to force a seperation but MacGowan has the dominant position.
McCraken digs a right hand into MacGowan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacGowan's gas tank.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on McCraken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
McCraken tries to break the clinch but MacGowan is controlling the position.
MacGowan misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGowan lands with a left to the head.
MacGowan keeps control of McCraken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCraken is defending well for now.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacGowan has him pressed against the cage.
McCraken wants to break free but MacGowan has control.
McCraken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGowan pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken.
McCraken cracks MacGowan with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on McCraken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
McCraken manages to break the clinch.
MacGowan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCraken slips under a jab.#T3#
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
McCraken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacGowan avoids the body shot from McCraken.
MacGowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
MacGowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCraken throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that MacGowan was not able to check.
MacGowan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick from MacGowan lands but McCraken takes it in his stride.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCraken with a body shot.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCraken jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and MacGowan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from MacGowan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MacGowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacGowan defending well as McCraken loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
MacGowan moves out of range of the strikes.
McCraken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacGowan scores with a nice strike.
MacGowan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dougal McCraken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCraken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCraken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacGowan throws a jab when McCraken was well out of range.
As MacGowan backs away, McCraken returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacGowan misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCraken throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacGowan blocks a leg kick.
MacGowan misses with a few strikes there.
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCraken throws a solid leg kick but MacGowan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacGowan! But no joy.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCraken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacGowan throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan scores with a nice right hand.
McCraken defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.#T1#
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCraken pushes MacGowan away with a front kick.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick from McCraken.
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCraken misses with a looping right.
MacGowan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCraken throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacGowan counters with a stiff right hand.
McCraken tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan throws a series of punches but McCraken avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGowan is just out of range.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
McCraken keeps MacGowan at a distance using the push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
McCraken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacGowan takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for McCraken.
MacGowan checks a leg kick.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. McCraken tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCraken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
McCraken swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
McCraken misses with a lunging right hand
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCraken.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacGowan's head backwards.
MacGowan jabs McCraken right on the nose. McCraken blinks but takes it well.
McCraken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacGowan cracks McCraken with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacGowan misses with a straight left.
MacGowan moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick.
MacGowan takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacGowan throws a right hand that misses
letting McCraken counter with a right hand.
MacGowan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCraken throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.#T4#
MacGowan misses with a takedown
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCraken.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacGowan! But no joy.
MacGowan lands a nice hook to McCraken's body. McCraken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken throws a head kick but MacGowan moves out of range.
McCraken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacGowan avoids the head kick by McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a body kick
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McCraken misses the target.
McCraken throws a shot to the body.
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken feints and then cracks MacGowan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacGowan down.
Dougal McCraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jab from MacGowan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
After the fight, Dougal McCraken was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EMP Piano vs McNasty
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Wood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
MacGowan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacGowan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wood's head backwards.
Wood connects with a jab.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Wood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacGowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wood lands with a shot to the body.
Wood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood lands a nice hook to MacGowan's body. MacGowan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
MacGowan moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Wood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Wood. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Wood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Wood.#T1#
Wood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
MacGowan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but MacGowan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacGowan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGowan blocks a low kick nicely.
MacGowan swings widly with a right hand
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
MacGowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wood leaves MacGowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wood thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wood.
#T2#
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Wood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Wood.
MacGowan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wood counters with a left to the body.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Wood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Wood dips to his left and cracks MacGowan with an uppercut!
MacGowan avoids the body shot from Wood.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.
Wood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacGowan moves forwards but Wood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wood slips a jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacGowan on the side of the head.
Willie Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
MacGowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacGowan there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
MacGowan is rocked!
Wood walks forward and throws a big overhand right! MacGowan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wood swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from MacGowan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Wood!
An out of breath Willie Wood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP Kansalainen vs Madog
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
MacGowan pushes Bulletzowich up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulletzowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGowan with a knee to the head.
Bulletzowich tries to pull guard but MacGowan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Bulletzowich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed MacGowan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
MacGowan just trying to survive but Bulletzowich is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bulletzowich misses with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan trying to control the hands but Bulletzowich breaks the grip.
Bulletzowich wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan wants to control his opponent's hands but Bulletzowich gets his hands free. #SUB#
Bulletzowich looking for the choke from the back.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Bulletzowich keeps control of the position.
Bulletzowich is not going to allow MacGowan to sit and survive in this position.
Bulletzowich tries to get the hooks in deep but MacGowan pushed the leg off.
Bulletzowich has the hooks in. MacGowan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Bulletzowich wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bulletzowich wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan is trapped and Bulletzowich is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bulletzowich doesn't have the hooks in and MacGowan manages to turn into his guard.
MacGowan lands a couple of elbows.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Bulletzowich.
MacGowan throws a strike but Bulletzowich rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully.
Bulletzowich postures up.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
MacGowan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bulletzowich puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
Bulletzowich drops an elbow to the side of MacGowan's head.
Bulletzowich looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacGowan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bulletzowich working over MacGowan with some ground and pound. MacGowan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Bulletzowich drops an elbow to the side of MacGowan's head.
Bulletzowich thows a huge punch but MacGowan dodges it nicely.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulletzowich is working away from the top position though.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is in trouble now - Bulletzowich has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bulletzowich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacGowan moves in looking to clinch but Bulletzowich pushes him off.
MacGowan tries to clinch there but Bulletzowich circles away.
MacGowan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
Bulletzowich lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacGowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulletzowich circles away.
MacGowan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bulletzowich counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
MacGowan rushes Bulletzowich and presses him up against the cage.
Bulletzowich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacGowan missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
MacGowan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacGowan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bulletzowich stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bulletzowich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulletzowich passes into side control.
Bulletzowich trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Bulletzowich is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan tries to buck Bulletzowich off but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
Bulletzowich scores with punches from side control.
MacGowan wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
MacGowan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bulletzowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Bulletzowich keeps him under control.#T3#
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer.
Bulletzowich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacGowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
MacGowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Bulletzowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacGowan throws a one two combo.
Bulletzowich scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Bulletzowich.
MacGowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacGowan moves out of range as Bulletzowich strikes.
MacGowan tries to clinch but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
MacGowan is looking to clinch.
Bulletzowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
Bulletzowich scores with a hook.
Bulletzowich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacGowan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich keeps the fight on the outside.
Bulletzowich misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacGowan tries to clinch but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulletzowich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bulletzowich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at MacGowan's ribcage but misses.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that MacGowan ducks under and follows up with a left that MacGowan also avoids with ease.
MacGowan is looking to clinch.
MacGowan misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Bulletzowich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacGowan throws a lazy right hand but Bulletzowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
MacGowan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bulletzowich, pushing him back against the cage.
Bulletzowich wants a takedown.
Bulletzowich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulletzowich scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bulletzowich misses with an elbow over the top.
Bulletzowich tries to land knees in the clinch but MacGowan avoids the damage to the body.
Bulletzowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich tries to stall but MacGowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulletzowich. #BC#
Bulletzowich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shane MacGowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
MacGowan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bulletzowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulletzowich misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich wants to break free but MacGowan has control.
MacGowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulletzowich tries to circle away but MacGowan has him pinned against the cage.
Bulletzowich blocking some punches.
Bulletzowich misses with a punch on the inside.
Bulletzowich tries to stall but MacGowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bulletzowich controls his hands.
Bulletzowich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bulletzowich trying to control the position but instead, MacGowan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bulletzowich into the cage.
Bulletzowich lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
MacGowan lands a body shot.
MacGowan misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulletzowich. #TD#
Bulletzowich pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulletzowich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGowan.
Bulletzowich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
MacGowan throws an elbow that misses. Bulletzowich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacGowan's guard. Nice move by Bulletzowich!#REVR#
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet.
MacGowan wants to hit a switch here but Bulletzowich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacGowan there!
Bulletzowich thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bulletzowich lands with some strikes.
Bulletzowich lands a heavy elbow.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Bulletzowich fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Bulletzowich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bulletzowich postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have MacGowan in real trouble here! The ref calls for MacGowan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Our winner, Boris Bulletzowich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EMP Gagnon vs Toivonen 4
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Steve keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve misses with a double jab.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacGowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGowan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve tries to clinch but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacGowan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces MacGowan off the cage and back into range.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
MacGowan blocks a jab.
MacGowan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacGowan.
Steve swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
MacGowan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve moves out of range as MacGowan strikes.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacGowan swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Steve gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGowan tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Steve.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan takes a shot to the head.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
MacGowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGowan is trying to pull guard but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Steve is working MacGowan over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
Steve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve avoiding damage as MacGowan throws knees to the body.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Steve. #T2#
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Steve.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
A short left from Steve.
MacGowan blocking some punches.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve scores with a hook to the body.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacGowan pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve misses with a body punch.
Steve gets through MacGowan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
MacGowan takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGowan.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve swings wildly with an uppercut but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
Steve misses with some punches.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage. #TD2#
MacGowan has Steve pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. MacGowan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steve tumbling to the mat - MacGowan dives into Steve's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Steve kicks MacGowan off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Steve wants to clinch up but MacGowan keeps it at a distance.
Steve throws a series of punches but MacGowan avoids them all with ease.
Steve moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacGowan.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
MacGowan swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
MacGowan keeps the fight on the outside.
MacGowan keeps the fight on the outside.
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by MacGowan. #CL#
MacGowan gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from MacGowan as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve misses with some punches.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as MacGowan controls the action.
MacGowan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Steve misses.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacGowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Steve tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MacGowan manages to circle out of the way.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
MacGowan avoids the body shot from Steve.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve dodges the punch combination from MacGowan.
MacGowan looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jay Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacGowan to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve lands with a nice combination. MacGowan backs away looking to recover.
MacGowan thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Steve slips under a jab.
Jab by Steve.
MacGowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from MacGowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Steve tries to sprawl but MacGowan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Steve has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but MacGowan is on him like a limpet, forcing Steve back against the cage.#T2#
Jay Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
MacGowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGowan.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGowan misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steve blocks it with crossed arms.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
MacGowan lands a good knee to the midsection. Steve won't want to take too many of those.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve takes a shot to the head.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands a right hand.
A short right from Steve on the inside.
MacGowan pushes Steve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for MacGowan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as MacGowan controls the action.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Steve.
MacGowan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from MacGowan.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Steve.
MacGowan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacGowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve blocks a body shot from MacGowan.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGowan controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Steve.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Steve dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve thuds a left hand into MacGowan's body.
Steve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Steve tries to clinch up.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws a hook but MacGowan avoids it easily.
MacGowan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve. #CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
Steve lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGowan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
MacGowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
MacGowan has Steve pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steve manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGowan.
MacGowan blocking some punches.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
MacGowan lands a body punch.
MacGowan scores a nice knee to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacGowan is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacGowan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jay Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to land knees to the body.
Steve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGowan working aggressively here.
Steve misses with a body punch.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
MacGowan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Steve is looking to stand up but MacGowan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
MacGowan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacGowan stops Steve from standing up. #ES#
Steve has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacGowan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jay Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for MacGowan.
Steve misses with the head strike.
MacGowan is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for MacGowan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacGowan trying to land knees to the body.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage. #T4#
MacGowan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacGowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGowan tries to work over Steve's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
MacGowan jumps guard but Steve stands there with MacGowan around his waist. MacGowan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from MacGowan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
MacGowan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Steve!
Jay Steve managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Tuala
Date: Sep 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob lands a lovely overhand right.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob sizes up MacGowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gorgeous Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan scores with a one two! Bob had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bob slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacGowan connects with a body shot that sends Bob's belly button to the back.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as MacGowan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
MacGowan throws a front kick aimed at Bob's knee but Bob avoids it well.
Bob lands with a right hand.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bob, as that shot connected.
Bob lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGowan slips under a jab from Bob.#TD#
Bob throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacGowan was covering up waiting for the punch and Bob finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T1#
Bob postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bob's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan is pulling down on Bob's head. It's preventing any offense from Bob, at least for the moment.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
Bob throws a strike but MacGowan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Bob 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.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Bob has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2##SUB#
Bob 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.
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Bob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Bob scoring with some ground and pound.
Bob postures up.
Bob with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to MacGowan's brow. #SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan looking for a sweep. Not yet MacGowan, not yet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bob scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bob stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bob working away.
MacGowan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
MacGowan taking a bit of punishment here - Bob scoring with strikes.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bob's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to MacGowan's brow. #T4#
Bob stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bob tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bob in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bob working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bob off and has taken his back!
MacGowan scores with punches to the body.
Bob is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan landing with strikes.
MacGowan trying to control.
MacGowan punches Bob on the ear.
MacGowan softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bob turns into MacGowan and is now in his guard.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgeous Bob dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacGowan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bob scores with a body shot.
Bob misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bob lands with an uppercut that bounces MacGowan off the cage and back into range.
Bob tries to clinch there but MacGowan circles away.
Bob misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
Gorgeous Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the body from MacGowan misses
and Bob counters with a thumping low kick.
Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
MacGowan throws a low kick but Bob avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacGowan is able to avoid easily.
MacGowan wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
MacGowan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bob counters with a good low kick that MacGowan was not able to check.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
MacGowan avoids the body shot from Bob.
#T1#
Bob connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacGowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacGowan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
MacGowan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bob's head backwards.
Bob lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bob jabs MacGowan right on the nose. MacGowan blinks but takes it well.
Bob cracks MacGowan with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from MacGowan misses its intended target.
Bob connects with a single shot there.
Jab by MacGowan.
MacGowan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacGowan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bob's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Bob scores with a sloppy right hand. MacGowan should have avoided that one.
MacGowan checks a leg kick.
Bob throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacGowan.
MacGowan flicks out a counter leg kick but Bob steps away.
Bob looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bob is looking to slow MacGowan down with leg kicks.
Bob moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Bob will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but MacGowan slips the punch.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but MacGowan pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Bob, which made it look bad.
Bob thinks about countering with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from MacGowan misses.
Bob throws a jab when MacGowan was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacGowan! But no joy.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Bob throws a chopping leg kick but MacGowan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
MacGowan swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
A low kick from MacGowan is predictable there
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bob takes one on the button.
Bob lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bob throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
Bob takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacGowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
MacGowan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
Bob throws a leg kick but MacGowan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacGowan lands a jab to Bob's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan slips a straight right by Bob.
Bob with a jab.#T4#
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacGowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from MacGowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
Gorgeous Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
Bob lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and MacGowan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bob misses with a hook.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
MacGowan blocks a head kick by Bob.
MacGowan slips a straight right by Bob.
MacGowan throws out a leg kick but Bob moves out of range and MacGowan only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgeous Bob dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Bob.
MacGowan moves forwards but Bob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacGowan.
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacGowan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bob.
MacGowan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bob checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bob.
Bob misses with a leg kick
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacGowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bob listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from MacGowan misses.
Bob takes a swing at MacGowan's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Bob is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacGowan, right into the meat.
Oh Bob is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacGowan. MacGowan obviously looking to wear him down.
MacGowan is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from MacGowan shuts the power down on Bob. Lights out, game over! MacGowan is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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.
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Event:
EMP Madog vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
MacGowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Girard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Girard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Girard is predictable there
and MacGowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacGowan drops his hands momentarily and Girard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girard lands with a good body shot.
Girard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Girard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Girard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGowan.
Girard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from MacGowan misses.
Nice uppercut there from Girard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Girard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacGowan. That did some damage!
Girard looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range. #T1#
MacGowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Girard. Girard obviously looking to wear him down.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacGowan is defended easily by Girard.
Girard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Girard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacGowan if he has to take too many more of those.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Girard can pounce on him.
Girard scores with a spinning back kick!
Girard misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Girard lands an overhand right.#T2#
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Girard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Girard scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacGowan in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Girard cracks MacGowan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! MacGowan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Girard finish him?
#ROC#
MacGowan is rocked!
Girard lunges in with a left hook that violently twists MacGowan head around and knocks him out cold! Girard hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
After the fight, Gaultier Girard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
EMP Da Rocha vs Graves
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
Snowdon throws a good cross that connects.
Snowdon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
Snowdon swings widly with a right hand
and MacGowan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacGowan connects with a jab.
MacGowan throws a shot to the body.
Snowdon misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan looks to land a left hand but Snowdon moved out of range nicely.
Snowdon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snowdon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Snowdon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snowdon stuns MacGowan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snowdon fails with the takedown
and MacGowan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snowdon thinking.
MacGowan checks the leg kick nicely there.
William Snowdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Snowdon coming out on top.
A big left from Snowdon misses. #T1#
Snowdon jabs MacGowan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacGowan swings for the body but Snowdon moves out of range.
Snowdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snowdon scores with a punch to the head.
Snowdon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacGowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snowdon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacGowan throws a sloppy body shot
and Snowdon counters with a good, hard body kick but MacGowan shrugs it off.
Snowdon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Snowdon misses its intended target.
Snowdon lands a lovely overhand right.
Snowdon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacGowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan ducks right into an uppercut from Snowdon. #T2#
Snowdon misses with a looping left.
Snowdon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snowdon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snowdon connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snowdon is defended easily by MacGowan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Snowdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
MacGowan rushes Snowdon and presses him up against the cage.
Snowdon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGowan misses with the head strike.
Snowdon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. MacGowan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacGowan throws a hook but Snowdon blocks it.
MacGowan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snowdon.
MacGowan lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
The fighters circling - MacGowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Snowdon.
Snowdon connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Snowdon misses.
Snowdon with a nice cross.
MacGowan checks a low kick from Snowdon.
A big left from Snowdon misses.
MacGowan throws the left hand but Snowdon avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Snowdon tenderised MacGowan's leg. MacGowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snowdon throws an overhand right that lands on MacGowan's shoulder, as MacGowan tries to avoid the shot.
MacGowan walks into a left hand.
Snowdon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
MacGowan moves out of range of the leg kick from Snowdon.
MacGowan throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
MacGowan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snowdon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snowdon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGowan throws a hook to the side of Snowdon's head but Snowdon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
and Snowdon counters with a nice uppercut.
Snowdon throws a sloppy body shot
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Snowdon gets caught flat footed, as MacGowan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snowdon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Snowdon wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Snowdon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Snowdon cracks the inside of MacGowan's front leg.
MacGowan lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
MacGowan drives through and clinches with Snowdon against the cage.
Snowdon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacGowan lands a body shot.
Snowdon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacGowan can't get the takedown.
Snowdon wants a takedown.
Snowdon tries to pull guard but MacGowan holds him up against the cage and eventually Snowdon drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Snowdon breaks the clinch.
MacGowan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snowdon's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from MacGowan as Snowdon shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Snowdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snowdon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snowdon throws a big shot that misses.
Snowdon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGowan.#T1#
Snowdon with a hook.
Snowdon stuns MacGowan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snowdon misses with a straight left.
Snowdon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
MacGowan throws out a counter right but Snowdon avoids it with no problem.
MacGowan misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Snowdon misses the target.#TD#
Snowdon feints and as MacGowan raises his hands in defense, Snowdon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snowdon trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snowdon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
MacGowan tries to free his leg and advance position but Snowdon is retaining full guard.
MacGowan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snowdon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacGowan postures up.
#T2##SUB#
Snowdon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snowdon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MacGowan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Snowdon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Snowdon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacGowan sees it coming and defends easily.
MacGowan trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Snowdon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
MacGowan is trying desperately to improve position.
Shane MacGowan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snowdon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
Snowdon looking to control and managing it successfully.
MacGowan is trying to escape the mount.
MacGowan prevents Snowdon from taking his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Snowdon maintains control.
MacGowan wants to hold on but Snowdon pushes him away.
Snowdon content just to control the position here.
Snowdon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Snowdon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and MacGowan is now in Snowdon's guard. A big mistake from Snowdon there, giving up the dominant position!
MacGowan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Snowdon working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that William Snowdon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. MacGowan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snowdon ducks right into an uppercut from MacGowan.
Some wild striking there from MacGowan.
#TD#
Snowdon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacGowan wants to control but Snowdon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Snowdon trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T1#
MacGowan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowdon is working away from the top position though.
Snowdon is pressing down on MacGowan's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacGowan is holding on for now.
Snowdon is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan wants to sweep but Snowdon has passed to side control!
MacGowan sneaks back into half guard.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Snowdon from controlling successfully.
Snowdon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
MacGowan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snowdon defends it easily.
MacGowan is controlling Snowdon's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
MacGowan misses with a shot to the body
and Snowdon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snowdon works the jab nicely.
Snowdon lands a jab to MacGowan's midsection.
MacGowan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacGowan connects with a body shot that sends Snowdon's belly button to the back.
MacGowan blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from MacGowan does no damage.
Snowdon shoots in looking for a takedown. MacGowan tries to sprawl out of it but Snowdon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacGowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan throws a hook but Snowdon blocks it.#T4#
Snowdon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the body.
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snowdon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snowdon misses with a series of wild punches.
MacGowan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snowdon stuns MacGowan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacGowan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snowdon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snowdon scores with a sloppy right hand. MacGowan should have avoided that one.
MacGowan tests Snowdon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
William Snowdon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacGowan misses with a body shot
and Snowdon counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Snowdon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snowdon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Snowdon!
An out of breath William Snowdon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMPLA9
Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up
and MacGowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from MacGowan misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGowan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from MacGowan does no damage.
Papadopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacGowan!
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacGowan takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches with his opponent.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
MacGowan lands a body punch.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into MacGowan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacGowan's gas tank.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by MacGowan.
Papadopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from MacGowan.
#TD2#
MacGowan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Papadopoulos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacGowan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
MacGowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan goes for a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacGowan digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.#T3#
MacGowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
MacGowan just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacGowan there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. MacGowan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacGowan tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
MacGowan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Papadopoulos rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.#T4#
MacGowan scores with a punch to the head.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by MacGowan.
MacGowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
MacGowan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Papadopoulos does it's job there.
MacGowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan throws a shot to the body.
MacGowan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with MacGowan's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice sprawl there from Papadopoulos as MacGowan shoots in.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Papadopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papadopoulos continues to drive forward.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos lunges at MacGowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacGowan's hand.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGowan.
MacGowan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacGowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Papadopoulos's waist but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGowan off to one side.
MacGowan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind MacGowan 's knee.
MacGowan checks the leg kick.
MacGowan throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow MacGowan down with leg kicks.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
MacGowan works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of MacGowan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacGowan is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. MacGowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGowan.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacGowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacGowan at a distance.
MacGowan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
MacGowan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGowan throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacGowan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by MacGowan.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacGowan walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body punch.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
MacGowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of MacGowan's head.
MacGowan is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
MacGowan cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by MacGowan.
#CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGowan misses with the head strike.
MacGowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Papadopoulos is defending well for now.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from MacGowan - that landed with a thud.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGowan.
MacGowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Papadopoulos is defending well for now.
MacGowan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Papadopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a counter high kick but MacGowan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
MacGowan just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid body kick from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacGowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Papadopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papadopoulos continues to drive forward.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacGowan is able to avoid easily.
MacGowan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Papadopoulos as he avoids it easily.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow MacGowan down with leg kicks. #CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGowan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
MacGowan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabs at MacGowan's body.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from MacGowan misses.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Papadopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
MacGowan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand right.
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3##TD2#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Papadopoulos napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Papadopoulos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos jabs MacGowan right on the nose. MacGowan blinks but takes it well.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through MacGowan's defenses.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that MacGowan ducks under and follows up with a left that MacGowan also avoids with ease.
MacGowan moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
MacGowan throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
MacGowan blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
#T4#
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised MacGowan's leg. MacGowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacGowan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by MacGowan as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. MacGowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
MacGowan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos scores with a head kick.
MacGowan defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacGowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.#T1#
Papadopoulos thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
MacGowan slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
MacGowan lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on MacGowan's shoulder, as MacGowan tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good standup being displayed there by Papadopoulos as he connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to MacGowan's midsection.
MacGowan throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.#CL2#
MacGowan rushes Papadopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacGowans head.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
MacGowan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Papadopoulos after a bit of a struggle.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as MacGowan controls the action.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by MacGowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos had his way with Shane MacGowan in that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
MacGowan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGowan lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
MacGowan thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
MacGowan is looking to score with low kicks.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. MacGowan didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but MacGowan checks it.
MacGowan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
MacGowan throws a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Jab from Papadopoulos.#CL#
Papadopoulos moves into the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
MacGowan lands with a right to the head.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
MacGowan lands a shot to the body.
MacGowan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacGowan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacGowan or not.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacGowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
MacGowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Papadopoulos works on MacGowan's body with a couple of short punches.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of MacGowan's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
MacGowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGowan lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos. #T4#
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGowan tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
Papadopoulos presses MacGowan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Avraam Papadopoulos 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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Event:
EMP Tower vs Zulu
Date: Jun 28, 2019 |
#R1#
MacGowan slips a straight right by Chavez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chavez.
#TD2#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
MacGowan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chavez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
MacGowan controls Chavez momentarily but Chavez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
Chavez postures up.
#T1#
Chavez is stalling in the full guard.
MacGowan controlling the position.
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.
Chavez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chavez is now in half guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chavez pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacGowan is trying to control but can't.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Chavez has passed into side control.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Chavez keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but Chavez is controlling the position.
Chavez working away.
MacGowan is trying to escape the position but Chavez is controlling the position. #T3#
MacGowan is trying to control Chavez's posture but Chavez avoids it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chavez swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacGowan.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.#CL#
Chavez darts in and clinches MacGowan up against the cage.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chavez tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGowan tries to pull guard but Chavez won't allow it.
MacGowan connects with a knee to the head.
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chavez lands a left hand.
MacGowan takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacGowan.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGowan controls his hands.
Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGowan.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with a knee strike.
MacGowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacGowan or not.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Chavez stuns MacGowan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Chavez tenderised MacGowan's leg. MacGowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and MacGowan counters with a left to the body.
Chavez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chavez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
MacGowan shoots in but Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Chavez misses the target.
Chavez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacGowan.
Domingo Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Chavez, which made it look bad. #T1#
Chavez works the jab nicely.
MacGowan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacGowan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez stuffs the takedown.
MacGowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
MacGowan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chavez. That one must have hurt.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chavez.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGowan.
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacGowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chavez lands a head kick. MacGowan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Domingo Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacGowan. MacGowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacGowan dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on MacGowan's head and hops out.
Chavez throwing a counter right hand but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
MacGowan misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chavez. MacGowan shrugs it off though.
MacGowan dives in and grabs Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavez pushes down on MacGowan's head and hops out.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
Chavez feints and then cracks MacGowan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacGowan down.
Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of MacGowan's head.
MacGowan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chavez sprawls well. Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacGowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt - Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGowans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacGowan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Chavez circles away easily
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but MacGowan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looks like Chavez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
MacGowan blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time.
A good leg kick by Chavez.
Chavez throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGowan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacGowan somewhat.
MacGowan moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
MacGowan shoots in and bounces Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chavez seems keen to control MacGowan's posture.#T1#
MacGowan throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
MacGowan being controlled here momentarily.
MacGowan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2#
MacGowan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chavez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fenrir MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Chavez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but MacGowan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Chavez is looking to defend but MacGowan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Chavez! MacGowan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Chavez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Toivonen Vs Allen
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Mikhasevich motions for MacGowan to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich unleashes a big counter combination but MacGowan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikhasevich defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mikhasevich.
A little feinted left hand from MacGowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
MacGowan gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan working Mikhasevich over with strikes.
Mikhasevich trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich keeping control of the position. #T1##SUB#
Mikhasevich is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Mikhasevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Mikhasevich is defending the position.
Mikhasevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikhasevich trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
MacGowan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mikhasevich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan landing shots from mount.
MacGowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mikhasevich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB#
MacGowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mikhasevich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan breaks from Mikhasevich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Mikhasevich tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacGowan unloading with bombs!
MacGowan tries to control but Mikhasevich wriggling away.
Mikhasevich tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacGowan is staying active.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing that MacGowan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacGowan raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
MacGowan lands a big shot there that rocks Mikhasevich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mikhasevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mikhasevich because MacGowan loaded up on that one.
MacGowan breaks from Mikhasevich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacGowan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich is in a horrible position here. MacGowan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mikhasevich wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan working Mikhasevich over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikhasevich sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacGowan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mikhasevich avoid being mounted?
MacGowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhasevich's head.
MacGowan not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
Mikhasevich keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Mikhasevich is trying to control but can't.
Mikhasevich is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan works his way into side control.
MacGowan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mikhasevich is avoiding damage well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
MacGowan working away.
MacGowan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mikhasevich to see if he's OK.#SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhasevich tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Mikhasevich is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
Mikhasevich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away. #T3#
Mikhasevich struggling a bit here.
Mikhasevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mikhasevich taking a bit of punishment here - MacGowan scoring with strikes.
Mikhasevich trying to control but MacGowan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mikhasevich wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
MacGowan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mikhasevich could be in trouble here!
MacGowan is punishing Mikhasevich with some ground and pound.
MacGowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
MacGowan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mikhasevich hold on?!
#SUB#
Mikhasevich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacGowan gets his way!
#T4#
MacGowan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
MacGowan wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping busy.
MacGowan has Mikhasevich flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mikhasevich tries to break free.
MacGowan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mikhasevich trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Mikhasevich has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Mikhasevich keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
MacGowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikhasevich has wrist control.
MacGowan trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Mikhasevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikhasevich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhasevich but Mikhasevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacGowan swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
#TD#
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
MacGowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Mikhasevich blocks nicely.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Mikhasevich managing to control the position.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mikhasevich is controlling MacGowan's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Mikhasevich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacGowan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mikhasevich managing to control the position. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mikhasevich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
MacGowan postures up.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGowan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP Allen vs Orlov
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Shark throws a leg kick
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark lands with a cross.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark misses with an uppercut.
MacGowan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacGowan punishes Shark's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shark misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shark wants to clinch
and MacGowan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shark connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shark.
Decent striking displayed by MacGowan there.
Shark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark moves in looking to clinch but MacGowan pushes him off.
Shark throws a poor cross that misses
and Shark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shark looks to land a left hand but MacGowan moved out of range nicely.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Shark let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shark throws a lazy uppercut
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacGowan.
It seemed like Shark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shark.
MacGowan misses with a looping left.#TD#
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shark sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Shark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Shark defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Shark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan prevents Shark from improving his position.
Shark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Shark is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shark defending well though.
Shark is holding on to half guard well.
MacGowan looks to land a strike but Shark avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
MacGowan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shark's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shark can do anything to dispel that myth.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
MacGowan throws a strike but Shark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
MacGowan is pulling down on Shark's head to control his posture.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Shark has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing MacGowan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shark is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - MacGowan pulls down on the head and he's put Shark to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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.
The defeated Power Shark had this to say: 'Bullshit!'.
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Event:
EMP Paddington vs Sainty
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polliisi Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Partio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacGowan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
MacGowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio scores with a jab. MacGowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacGowan blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
MacGowan takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
MacGowan throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
MacGowan misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio is looking to clinch. #T1#
A low kick from Partio misses
and MacGowan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Partio thinking.
MacGowan misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Partio moves into the clinch.
MacGowan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Partio misses with some punches.
#TD#
MacGowan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Partio wanted to stand there but MacGowan had control of the position.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
MacGowan managing to control the position.
Partio trying to stand up but can't free himself from MacGowan's guard.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Partio is one step ahead there.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Partio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of MacGowan is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Partio gets to his feet. MacGowan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! MacGowan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Partio - the referee stops the clock and MacGowan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Partio. MacGowan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
MacGowan misses with a body shot.
Partio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacGowan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio connects with a solid leg kick.
MacGowan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Partio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3##TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
MacGowan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Partio pushes MacGowan off looking to stand but MacGowan dives back in and keeps control.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacGowan connects with a nice short shot to Partio's temple.
MacGowan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ES2#
Partio kicks MacGowan off and gets back to his feet.
MacGowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
MacGowan scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polliisi Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Partio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio is looking to clinch.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow MacGowan down.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacGowan checks it well.
It looked like MacGowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacGowan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Partio is predictable there
and MacGowan counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
MacGowan checks a leg kick.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Partio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Partio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio misses with an uppercut
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
Partio lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacGowan will feel that in the morning.
A jab from MacGowan finds it's way through Partio's defenses.
MacGowan checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polliisi Partio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacGowan blocks the body kick.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio slips a straight right by MacGowan.
And Partio responds with a good body kick, but MacGowan manages to step out the way in time.
Polliisi Partio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGowan blocks the body kick.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at MacGowan's knee but MacGowan avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Partio.
Partio thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
Partio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Partio scores with a head kick.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
#T1#
MacGowan throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Partio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from MacGowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio lands the left hand.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
MacGowan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Partio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Partio looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow MacGowan down.
Partio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacGowan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacGowan checks a leg kick.
MacGowan throws a right hand that Partio ducks under and follows up with a left that Partio also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Partio.
MacGowan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Partio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from MacGowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacGowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Partio feints and then cracks MacGowan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacGowan down.
Partio motions for MacGowan to come forward. Partio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Partio.
A jab from MacGowan misses.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
MacGowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but MacGowan saw it coming and moves away.
MacGowan checks a leg kick.
MacGowan throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
Partio thows a leg kick but MacGowan checks it
and MacGowan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Partio misses with a body kick.
MacGowan misses with a hook to the body
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts MacGowan, as that shot connected.
Partio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but MacGowan avoids it.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
MacGowan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
MacGowan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Partio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Partio takes the fight into the clinch.
Partio misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
MacGowan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacGowan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio wants to stand but MacGowan is controlling his posture from full guard.
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 is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Partio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polliisi Partio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
MacGowan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Partio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacGowan, pushing him back against the cage.
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike.
Partio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but MacGowan has him pressed against the cage.
MacGowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacGowan trying to land knees to the body.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
MacGowan lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Partio.
Partio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partio.
Partio tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Partio.
MacGowan has Partio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Partio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC2#
Partio breaks from the clinch.
MacGowan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio throws a head kick that misses.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacGowan misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
MacGowan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacGowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacGowan is looking to clinch.
MacGowan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacGowan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Partios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
MacGowan misses with a straight right.
Partio throws a head kick that MacGowan semi-blocks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Partio!
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
MacGowan jabs at Partio's body.
Partio throws a head kick that misses
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.
MacGowan avoids the head kick by Partio.
MacGowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacGowan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio throws out a counter right but MacGowan avoids it with no problem.#TD#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into Partio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Partio wants to stand but MacGowan is controlling the position. #T3##ES2#
Partio pushes MacGowan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Partio tries to land a body kick
and MacGowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partio misses with an uppercut. MacGowan saw that one coming.
MacGowan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacGowan backing away here, and Partio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan checks the leg kick.
MacGowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacGowan on the side of the head.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and MacGowan moves out of range easily.
MacGowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacGowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
MacGowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Partio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
MacGowan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#
MacGowan is rocked!
MacGowan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh MacGowan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio tries a quick counter leg kick but MacGowan is wise to it.
MacGowan seems to have got his legs back now.
Crunch! Partio slams his shin into MacGowan's torso.
MacGowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio lands with an uppercut that bounces MacGowan off the cage and back into range.
MacGowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Partio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Partio lands a jab.
Partio throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio cracks the inside of MacGowan's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Polliisi Partio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Partio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Polliisi Partio!
Polliisi Partio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EMP Piano vs Butabi
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Raske lands a leg kick that knocks MacGowan off balance momentarily.
A jab from MacGowan finds it's way through Raske's defenses.
Raske swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacGowan.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by MacGowan.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan punishes Raske's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Raske - just one landing.
Raske feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacGowan's calf.
Raske misses with a wild combination.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raske wants to clinch but MacGowan slips to the side
and MacGowan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raske blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raske tries a head kick but it misses.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raske.
MacGowan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but MacGowan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raske.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske lands with a kick to the temple. MacGowan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacGowan. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
Raske scores with a nice body kick.
A big right from MacGowan misses.
MacGowan moves out of range as Raske strikes.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Raske moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGowan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacGowan tries to land knees in the clinch but Raske avoids the damage to the body.
MacGowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Raske.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by MacGowan.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
Raske tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Raske.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Raske.
MacGowan blocks an uppercut.
MacGowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raskes head.
MacGowan throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raske digs a right hand underneath MacGowan's ribcage. MacGowan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raske gets through MacGowan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raske lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
Raske lands a right hand.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Raske. #TD#
MacGowan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan cracks Raske with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Raske wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
Raske on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Raske manages to get back to half guard.#T3#
MacGowan throwing shots but Raske is blocking nicely.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
MacGowan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raske trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
Raske is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of MacGowan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take MacGowan's back!
MacGowan rolls, trying to escape but Raske keeps control of the position.
MacGowan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
MacGowan showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Raske working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
MacGowan tries to roll but Raske sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Raske is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
MacGowan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Raske gets his way!
MacGowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
MacGowan moves into full guard.
Raske trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Raske tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske is still trying to improve position.
Raske wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Raske looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
MacGowan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raske takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
Thomas Raske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacGowan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and MacGowan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske lands a jab.
Raske slips a jab from MacGowan.
Raske moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raske scores with a jab to the head.
Raske takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacGowan checks a leg kick.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from MacGowan misses.
Raske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Raske scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
MacGowan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
Thomas Raske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Raske misses the target.
MacGowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Raske scores with a push kick.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but MacGowan saw it coming and moves away.
Raske lands a glancing blow to the side of MacGowan's head.
MacGowan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raske in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raske.
MacGowan blocks a low kick nicely.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
Raske has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raske moves away.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
Raske wants to slow MacGowan down by chopping away at his legs.
Raske avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
Raske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Raske.
MacGowan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
MacGowan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raske. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
Raske buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacGowan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Raske finds it's way round the side to connect with MacGowan's head.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Raske throws a hook to the side of MacGowan's head but MacGowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske with a jab.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Raske tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan looks to land a left hand but Raske moved out of range nicely.
MacGowan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
Raske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Raske tries a low kick but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut. Raske saw that one coming.
Raske lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Raske misses with a leg kick
and MacGowan counters with a nice body shot.
Raske lands a nice shot that snaps MacGowan's head back.
MacGowan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raske at a distance.
Raske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGowan.
Raske tried to score with a low kick but MacGowan checks it.
MacGowan throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Raske turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raske connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacGowan. MacGowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Raske had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Raske.
The fighters circling - Raske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacGowan throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Raske.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raske only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raske throws a low kick, looking for MacGowan's leg but MacGowan calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Raske throws the left hand but MacGowan avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacGowan checks the leg kick.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raske.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
Raske throws a low kick but MacGowan moves out of range easily.
Raske tries to land a leg kick but MacGowan saw it coming and moves away.
Raske scoring well with a low kick there.
Raske connects with a solid leg kick.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
Raske delivers a nice body kick.
MacGowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Raske's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Raske.
Raske throws a nice head kick!
Raske misses with a low kick as MacGowan jumps back.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raske.
A left lands for MacGowan.
Raske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raske throws a leg kick that misses.
Raske lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Raske cracks MacGowan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacGowan slips a jab from Raske.
Raske lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
MacGowan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Raske.
Raske is looking to score with low kicks.
Raske throws a head kick but MacGowan moves out of range.
Raske misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Raske. #T1#
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Donk. MacGowan catches Raske right on the button with a cross.
Raske swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske moves forwards but MacGowan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Raske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Raske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raske lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Raske saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raske looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raske throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
Raske throws an overhand right that lands on MacGowan's shoulder, as MacGowan tries to avoid the shot.
MacGowan blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Raske misses.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Raske moves out of range.
Good exchange - Raske coming out on top.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacGowan takes a swing at Raske's ribcage but misses.
Raske was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raske shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Raske fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacGowan on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Raske just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Raske lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacGowan doesn't seem phased though.
Raske thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raske connects with a body shot.
Raske fakes the leg kick and cracks MacGowan in the body.
Raske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. MacGowan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raske connects with a jab.
Raske scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Raske's guard.
Raske is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#T3#
MacGowan distracts Raske with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan distracts Raske with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan stands up over Raske, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan cracks Raske with a solid left hand.
Raske looking for a sweep. Not yet Raske, not yet. #SUB2#
Raske is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Raske working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan works over Raske with some ground and pound from guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
MacGowan cracks Raske with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB2#
Raske looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
MacGowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Raske is rocked!
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
Raske is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Raske has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raske has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Raske's legs - danger averted.
MacGowan lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Raske is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Raske has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Raske covers up, he's hurt! MacGowan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from MacGowan and the ref steps in to end the fight! MacGowan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EMP Divac vs Graves
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
MacGowan misses with a series of wild punches.
Chen Lo leaves MacGowan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chen Lo lands a head shot.
MacGowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo avoids it really well and circles away.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by MacGowan.
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut. Chen Lo saw that one coming.
Chen Lo stalks MacGowan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into MacGowan's face. MacGowan staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Chen Lo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chen Lo is fending him off so far but MacGowan persists. Nope, Chen Lo circles away and we're back to standing.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
MacGowan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chen Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chen Lo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan postures up and lands a big shot to Chen Lo's brow.
MacGowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chen Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing.
MacGowan with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Chen Lo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan throws a big elbow that misses.
MacGowan trying to control but Chen Lo is working from the bottom.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan trying to control but Chen Lo is working from the bottom.
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chen Lo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Chen Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chen Lo has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Chen Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan pulls Chen Lo in close to prevent any damage.
MacGowan working a defensive guard but Chen Lo manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
MacGowan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chen Lo's best efforts.
MacGowan controlling the position well.
MacGowan wants to control but Chen Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacGowan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chen Lo controlling the action here.
MacGowan is positioning himself well to prevent Chen Lo advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane MacGowan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chen Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacGowan with a body shot.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt - Chen Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacGowan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Chen Lo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chen Lo punishes MacGowan's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Chen Lo punishes MacGowan's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacGowan dives in and grabs Chen Lo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chen Lo pushes down on MacGowan's head and hops out.
Timiko Chen Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chen Lo throws a looping overhand right but MacGowan ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo stuffs the takedown attempt from MacGowan. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Chen Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacGowan with a body shot.
Chen Lo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
MacGowan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown. Chen Lo tries to sprawl out of it but MacGowan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chen Lo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Chen Lo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
MacGowan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo avoids it really well and circles away.
MacGowan looks for a takedown but Chen Lo sprawls well.
Timiko Chen Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but MacGowan is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacGowan.
Chen Lo scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Chen Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chen Lo swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from MacGowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacGowan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chen Lo pinned against the cage. Chen Lo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chen Lo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen Lo thuds his right hand into MacGowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chen Lo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
MacGowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a takedown but Chen Lo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacGowan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chen Lo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chen Lo lands a jab to MacGowan's midsection.
MacGowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chen Lo slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chen Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacGowan with a body shot.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timiko Chen Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! MacGowan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Chen Lo throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacGowan closes the distance and clinches up with Chen Lo, looking for a takedown. MacGowan pushes Chen Lo against the cage but Chen Lo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chen Lo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chen Lo throws an overhand right that lands on MacGowan's shoulder, as MacGowan tries to avoid the shot.
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt
and Chen Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo throws a hook but MacGowan avoids it easily.
It looked like MacGowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chen Lo, as that shot connected.
#ROC2#
MacGowan is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chen Lo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh MacGowan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chen Lo lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan tries to get into range but Chen Lo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops MacGowan! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Chen Lo scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timiko Chen Lo!
After the big win, Timiko Chen Lo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Freebok (85% Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
EMP MacGowan vs Snowdon
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
MacGowan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snowdon just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snowdon throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan throws a lazy right hand but Snowdon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snowdon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snowdon punishes MacGowan's body with a nice straight punch.
Snowdon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacGowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Snowdon circles away.
Snowdon thuds his right hand into MacGowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Snowdon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snowdon walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snowdon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacGowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacGowan throws a hook but Snowdon avoids it easily.
Snowdon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snowdon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot lands for MacGowan.#T1#
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
Snowdon ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with a looping left.
Snowdon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacGowan throws an overhand right that lands on Snowdon's shoulder, as Snowdon tries to avoid the shot.
MacGowan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snowdon.
Snowdon blocks a jab.
Snowdon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacGowans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Snowdon. Those never looked like landing.
MacGowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snowdon scores with a hook.
MacGowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snowdon blocks a jab.
Snowdon takes a swing at MacGowan's ribcage but misses.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snowdon.
Snowdon throws the left hand but MacGowan avoids the punch easily.
Snowdon ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.
Snowdon throws a body punch but MacGowan moves out of range. #T2#
A shot to the liver by MacGowan. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Snowdon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snowdon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown but MacGowan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snowdon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snowdon slips under a jab.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snowdon swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
A jab from MacGowan misses.
Snowdon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
Snowdon sizes up MacGowan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
MacGowan thuds a left hand into Snowdon's body.
MacGowan staying out of range there.
MacGowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Snowdon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snowdon slips nicely into half guard.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Snowdon is controlling well.
MacGowan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fenrir MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snowdon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowdon stands and throws MacGowan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacGowan is not content to let Snowdon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Snowdon 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 gets back to half guard.
Snowdon trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Snowdon 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 Snowdon.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Snowdon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacGowan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacGowan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
MacGowan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Snowdon's head.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
MacGowan with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Snowdon pushes a forearm under MacGowan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MacGowan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Snowdon!
William Snowdon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP Kleinschmidt vs MacGowen
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
MacGowan takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Kleinschmidt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Kleinschmidt successfully pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
MacGowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacGowan cracks Kleinschmidt with a solid left hand.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacGowan throws a big elbow that misses.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGowan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kleinschmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacGowan distracts Kleinschmidt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kleinschmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGowan scoring with some ground and pound.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kleinschmidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
MacGowan working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan cracks Kleinschmidt with a solid left hand.
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
MacGowan distracts Kleinschmidt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw MacGowan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
MacGowan stands up over Kleinschmidt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacGowan working some strikes from top position.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
MacGowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kleinschmidt 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.
MacGowan lands a couple of digs.#T3#
MacGowan works over Kleinschmidt with some ground and pound from guard.
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC2#
Kleinschmidt is rocked!
MacGowan is working Kleinschmidt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Kleinschmidt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kleinschmidt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kleinschmidt seems to have got his legs back now.
MacGowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kleinschmidt is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGowan throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
MacGowan is working Kleinschmidt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan connects with a couple of short punches.
MacGowan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Kleinschmidt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacGowan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan with a nice head shot there.
Kleinschmidt is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
MacGowan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt looking for a guillotine here but MacGowan defends easily.
#SUB#
Kleinschmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacGowan defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
That's time! Kleinschmidt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
MacGowan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kleinschmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacGowan lands a left hand.
Kleinschmidt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but MacGowan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kleinschmidt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacGowan scores a nice knee to the body.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but MacGowan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but MacGowan has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from MacGowan.
Kleinschmidt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacGowan to keep the fight standing.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but MacGowan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kleinschmidt pulls MacGowan into guard.
MacGowan lands a couple of elbows.
MacGowan stands up over Kleinschmidt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Kleinschmidt keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacGowan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacGowan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacGowan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacGowan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard.
MacGowan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
MacGowan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shane MacGowan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
MacGowan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Kleinschmidt has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt 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.
Kleinschmidt working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacGowan works over Kleinschmidt with some ground and pound from guard.
Kleinschmidt has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan trying to control but Kleinschmidt is working from the bottom.
MacGowan lands a couple of digs.
MacGowan chips away with some ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan is working Kleinschmidt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacGowan chips away with some ground and pound.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Kleinschmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan landing strikes.
MacGowan landing a few strikes.
MacGowan scores with punches from side control.
Kleinschmidt wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
A big shot lands for MacGowan! That's hurt Kleinschmidt! Will he recover? MacGowan fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
MacGowan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacGowan somewhat.
Gin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gin tries to clinch there but MacGowan circles away.
Gin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gin cracks MacGowan with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gin's guard.#ES2#
Gin pushes MacGowan off and scrambles back to his feet.
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
MacGowan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gin wants to stand but MacGowan is controlling the position.
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
MacGowan stops Gin from standing up.
MacGowan pushes down on Gin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Gin defending well.
Gin looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MacGowan cracks Gin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MacGowan working Gin over with strikes here.
Gin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The referee warns Gin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#
Gin is rocked!
A big strike lands for MacGowan! That's really hurt Gin and he's turned his back - MacGowan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! MacGowan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
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Event:
TGC Openweight Round 1.1
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Zoid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoid continues to drive forward.
Zoid swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zoid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Zoid. No joy for MacGowan on that attempt.
Harold Zoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
Zoid throws a shot from downtown. MacGowan moves away and avoids it.
MacGowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Zoid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacGowan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacGowan keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Zoid.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Zoid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zoid tries to clinch
and MacGowan counters with a nice body shot.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zoid digs a good hook to MacGowan's body.
A head kick misses from Zoid. #T1#
Zoid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacGowan finds it's way round the side to connect with Zoid's head.
Zoid throws a sloppy head kick and MacGowan moves out of range easily.
MacGowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Zoid shows good takedown defense.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zoid. MacGowan shrugs it off though.
MacGowan shoots for a double leg takedown but Zoid sprawls well. He's pushed MacGowan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zoid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zoid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zoid closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGowan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
MacGowan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoid pinned against the cage. Zoid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zoid feints and then cracks MacGowan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacGowan down. #T2#
Zoid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid tries to clinch up but MacGowan circles away and keeps his distance.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoid misses with a double jab
and MacGowan counters with a series of strikes. Zoid will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zoid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zoid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
MacGowan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Zoid. Those never looked like landing.
MacGowan shoots in for a double leg but Zoid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zoid tries to land a front kick but MacGowan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zoid scores with a nice strike.
Zoid throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
Zoid throws a right hand that MacGowan ducks under and follows up with a left that MacGowan also avoids with ease.
MacGowan lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
MacGowan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zoid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacGowan. #CL#
Zoid has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan leaning against his opponent.
MacGowan wants a takedown but no success here.
MacGowan controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Zoid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacGowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
MacGowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zoid scoring well with a low kick there.
Zoid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zoid is fending him off so far but MacGowan persists. Nope, Zoid circles away and we're back to standing.
Zoid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zoid, right into the meat.
#CL#
Zoid moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan can't get the takedown.
MacGowan is looking for a takedown.
MacGowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoid prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Zoid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zoid tries to clinch there but MacGowan circles away.
Harold Zoid is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGowan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacGowan somewhat.
Danga de danga de dang - Zoid scores with a four punch combination!
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Zoid avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoid continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacGowan or perhaps it was just good defense by Zoid, which made it look bad.
Harold Zoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.#TD2#
MacGowan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Zoid wants to stand and escape but MacGowan is having none of it. #T1#
Zoid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoid is working hard here to advance position.
MacGowan passes into half guard.
Zoid is trying to stand back up but MacGowan is controlling him
Zoid is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Zoid blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacGowan.
Zoid looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacGowan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zoid tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoid is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
MacGowan slips a nice elbow through Zoid's hands, connecting with Zoid's forehead.#T2#
Zoid is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard.
Zoid is looking to escape.
MacGowan is thwarting Zoid's attempts to control the position.
Zoid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. MacGowan connects with a nice short shot to Zoid's temple.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Zoid defends it.
Zoid moves into full guard.
MacGowan throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoid keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
Zoid keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #T3##ES#
Zoid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zoid wants to break free but MacGowan has control.
Zoid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan looking for a takedown. #BC#
Zoid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Zoid.
Zoid tries to bum rush MacGowan with a series of wild strikes but MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacGowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zoid's waist but Zoid gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGowan off to one side.
MacGowan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zoid can pounce on him.
Zoid scores with a head kick. MacGowan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zoid tries to clinch there but MacGowan circles away.
#T4#
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
MacGowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid tries to clinch
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zoid as he jumps to the side.
Zoid lands a jab to MacGowan's midsection.
MacGowan is breathing heavily.
MacGowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Zoid has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGowan has Zoid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Zoid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zoid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacGowan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacGowan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zoid misses with a body shot.
Zoid lands a head kick!
Zoid lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as MacGowan crumples to the floor! Zoid milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harold Zoid!
Harold Zoid was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
NJMMA 66
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
MacGowan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Damien The Omen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Omen thuds his right hand into MacGowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacGowan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Omen counters with a stiff right hand.
The Omen with a jab.
The Omen misses with a body shot
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from The Omen misses
and MacGowan counters with a straight right hand.
The Omen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Omen throws a body punch but MacGowan moves out of range.
The Omen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Omen misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan has his takedown stuffed
and The Omen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Omen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Omen cracks MacGowan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
The Omen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGowan misses with a hook
letting The Omen counter with a right hand. #TD#
MacGowan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Omen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control but The Omen is working from the bottom.
MacGowan works over The Omen with some ground and pound from guard.
The Omen wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan pushes down on The Omen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan prevents The Omen from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is trying to control. The Omen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
MacGowan drops an elbow to the side of The Omen's head.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Omen wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Omen defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Omen wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The Omen wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but The Omen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Omen tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but The Omen defends it. #SUB#
The Omen is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Omen!
MacGowan prevents The Omen from getting the reversal.
The Omen tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
MacGowan punishing his opponent with strikes.
MacGowan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Omen's face.
#ROC#
The Omen is rocked!
MacGowan working The Omen over with strikes here.
The Omen is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has The Omen covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
NJMMA 65
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Bulletzowich closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacGowan circles away.
Bulletzowich with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bulletzowich shoots and misses
and MacGowan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulletzowich shoots in looking for a takedown. MacGowan tries to sprawl out of it but Bulletzowich keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacGowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MacGowan slips under a jab.
Bulletzowich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacGowan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacGowan misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
MacGowan forces Bulletzowich back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich can't get the takedown.
Bulletzowich tries for a takedown but MacGowan manages to get underhooks.
Bulletzowich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacGowan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacGowan lands a right hand.
Bulletzowich blocks a body shot from MacGowan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacGowan as Bulletzowich tries to tie him up. #T1#
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
MacGowan lands with a right to the head.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
Bulletzowich is working for takedown but MacGowan is calmly controlling the position for now.
MacGowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacGowan lands with a light punch inside.
MacGowan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands with a left to the head.
MacGowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
MacGowan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulletzowich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacGowan.
Bulletzowich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
MacGowan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bulletzowich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacGowan is keeping busy.
MacGowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bulletzowich is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
MacGowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGowan digs a right hand into Bulletzowich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bulletzowich's gas tank.
Bulletzowich tries to stall but MacGowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGowan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bulletzowich backwards.
Bulletzowich is trying to stall.
Bulletzowich with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacGowan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulletzowich.
MacGowan slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from MacGowan on the inside. #T3#
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Bulletzowich gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacGowan is trying to stand.
MacGowan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulletzowich preventing the sweep.
MacGowan has his hands on Bulletzowich's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulletzowich preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bulletzowich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but MacGowan blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Bulletzowich has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bulletzowich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Bulletzowich stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bulletzowich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
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 preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bulletzowich distracts MacGowan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bulletzowich with a poor takedown
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
Bulletzowich shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls well. He's pushed Bulletzowich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for MacGowan.
Bulletzowich fails with the takedown
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan tries to clinch there but Bulletzowich circles away.
Bulletzowich feinted with a counter takedown.
Bulletzowich goes for a double leg but MacGowan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacGowan continues to drive forward.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up with MacGowan, looking for a takedown. Bulletzowich pushes MacGowan against the cage but MacGowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacGowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bulletzowich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulletzowich is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich working the head with strikes.
MacGowan gets back to half guard.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
MacGowan wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGowan won't allow Bulletzowich to pass to mount.
MacGowan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bulletzowich postures up in MacGowan's guard and throws a big left but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Bulletzowich tries to pass.
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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacGowan keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulletzowich postures up.
MacGowan is pulling down on Bulletzowich's head. It's preventing any offense from Bulletzowich, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bulletzowich dives in and grabs MacGowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGowan pushes down on Bulletzowich's head and hops out.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target. #T3#
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
MacGowan clinches up with Bulletzowich and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGowan lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulletzowich tries to stall but MacGowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacGowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bulletzowich trying to stall but MacGowan improves his position.
A short left from MacGowan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan is pressed up against the cage. Bulletzowich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacGowan down to the mat. MacGowan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and MacGowan counters with a right hand that sends Bulletzowich tumbling to the canvas! Can MacGowan finish him? He dives into Bulletzowich's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Bulletzowich is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan pushing down on Bulletzowich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Bulletzowich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacGowan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bulletzowich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
MacGowan seems to be working for a kimura but Bulletzowich defends the submission attempt.
MacGowan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Bulletzowich gets back to full guard.
Bulletzowich seems to have got his legs back now.
Bulletzowich 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.
Bulletzowich is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Bulletzowich keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as MacGowan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulletzowich looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulletzowich, not yet.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan thows a huge punch but Bulletzowich dodges it nicely.
Bulletzowich wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacGowan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Bulletzowich looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
Bulletzowich looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from MacGowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacGowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulletzowich looks for a takedown but MacGowan sprawls well.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and clinches up with MacGowan, looking for a takedown. Bulletzowich pushes MacGowan against the cage but MacGowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like MacGowan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulletzowich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacGowan connects with a nice looking jab.
Bulletzowich keeps the fight on the outside.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
MacGowan drops Bulletzowich with a big left hand and mounts him. Bulletzowich is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bulletzowich scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from MacGowan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. MacGowan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burrows circles away.
Burrows swinging wildly here.
Burrows has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacGowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan digs a good body shot into Burrows's ribs.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than MacGowan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burrows is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount.
MacGowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacGowan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
MacGowan unloading with bombs!
We've been hearing that MacGowan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacGowan working Burrows over with strikes here.
Burrows can't escape the position.
MacGowan landing punches.
MacGowan punching from mount but Burrows doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Burrows is working to get back to half guard.
MacGowan misses with a head shot.#SUB#
MacGowan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Burrows is surviving well by controlling MacGowan's body position as best he can.
MacGowan unloading with bombs!
Burrows tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
MacGowan scoring with strikes but Burrows is staying in there.
MacGowan with shots to the head and body - Burrows looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Burrows is rocked!
MacGowan scoring with strikes but Burrows is staying in there.
Burrows is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?#T2#
MacGowan connects with a bit shot that sees Burrows covering up! More strikes from MacGowan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! MacGowan is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 3
Date: May 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hotdog throws a shot from downtown. MacGowan moves away and avoids it.
Hotdog misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hotdog.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
Hotdog misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan lands a head shot.
MacGowan throws a hook to the side of Hotdog's head but Hotdog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Hotdog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
Hotdog connects with a good right hand that stumbles MacGowan. MacGowan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hotdog.
MacGowan misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotdog takes one to the chin there.
MacGowan connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Hotdog swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
Hotdog moves out of range as MacGowan strikes.
Hotdog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hotdog misses with an uppercut. MacGowan saw that one coming.
MacGowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacGowan throws a hook but Hotdog avoids it easily.
MacGowan slips a straight right by Hotdog.
A slow jab from MacGowan misses its intended target.
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
Hotdog moves out of range of the strikes.
Hungarian Hotdog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hotdog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotdog dips to his left and cracks MacGowan with an uppercut!
Hotdog swinging wildly here.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Hotdog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGowan looks for a takedown but Hotdog sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hotdog cracks a nice hook into MacGowan's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan blocks a jab.
MacGowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hotdog.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacGowan.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
MacGowan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hotdog manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hotdog, who protects the arm well.
Hotdog is trying to improve his position.#T3#
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hotdog keeps working. #SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hotdog is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
MacGowan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hotdog manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hotdog stops MacGowan from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Hotdog's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hotdog, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hotdog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
MacGowan working away.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hotdog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hotdog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hotdog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hotdog is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane MacGowan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hotdog catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hotdog has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hotdog there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hotdog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hotdog takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hotdog lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hotdog.
Hotdog thuds his right hand into MacGowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hotdog loads up on a big right hand but MacGowan slips the punch.
Hotdog throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hotdog.
Hotdog throws a body shot but no joy.
Hotdog misses with a body shot.
Hotdog throws a hook but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacGowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A big left from Hotdog misses.
MacGowan walks into a stiff left hand from Hotdog.
A big left from Hotdog misses.
Hotdog throws a body punch but MacGowan moves out of range.
MacGowan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hotdog throws out the jab.
MacGowan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hotdog looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
MacGowan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
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!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hotdog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hotdog is trying to improve his position.#T2#
MacGowan moves into full mount! #SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Hotdog is having none of it.
Hotdog is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Hotdog is trying to stand up.
MacGowan moves to the back position. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hotdog is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Hotdog defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of MacGowan's arms.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Hotdog tries to break free.
#T3#
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but Hotdog is staying busy.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hotdog knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hotdog for a finish.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Hotdog from escaping the position.
Hotdog is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get MacGowan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
MacGowan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hotdog has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Hotdog, looking for the choke. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for the RNC. #SUB#
MacGowan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
MacGowan looking to break Hotdog's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hotdog remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise MacGowan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
MacGowan tightening his grip on Hotdog, looking for the choke.
Hotdog is keeping busy.
#T4#
Hotdog trying to control the action but MacGowan just sinks the hooks in.
Hotdog trying to get back to his feet but MacGowan is in full control for now. #SUB#
MacGowan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Hotdog right now.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hotdog defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan is looking to control Hotdog but Hotdog is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hotdog is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hotdog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hotdog takes one to the side of the head.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Hotdog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hotdog throws a poor cross that misses
and MacGowan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hotdog swings for the body but MacGowan moves out of range.
MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hotdog.
Hotdog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hotdog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacGowan on the side of the head.
MacGowan misses with a body shot.
Hotdog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hotdog takes a swing at MacGowan's ribcage but misses.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotdog takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGowan cracks Hotdog with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan misses with a combination
and Hotdog counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hotdog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
MacGowan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Hotdog is having none of it. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hotdog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hotdog has managed to free his arm - good work.
MacGowan tries to pass to full mount but Hotdog defends it.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Hotdog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hotdog can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
MacGowan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
MacGowan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hotdog can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
MacGowan trying to control but Hotdog is having none of it.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Hotdog to control.
Hotdog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Hotdog is squirming around nicely.
MacGowan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
MacGowan looking for a guillotine from mount but Hotdog is having none of it. #SUB#
MacGowan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hotdog has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
MacGowan 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 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hotdog can do to turn this around?
Hotdog tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hotdog is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hotdog is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, MacGowan has taken his back.
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hungarian Hotdog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hotdog tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGowan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Hungarian Hotdog had this to say: 'This fucking blind referee is friends with the fucking biased judges who are both paid by my PED-using opponent's manager. Fuck them and fuck the haters! What are you looking at asshole? Come at me, I'll mash you like potatoes!!
Mommy!! They are threatening me! 😭'.
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Event:
NJMMA #55
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
MacGowan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulletzowichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bulletzowich swings widly with a right hand
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab.
MacGowan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacGowan but MacGowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boris Bulletzowich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulletzowich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulletzowich misses with a lunging right hand
and Bulletzowich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bulletzowich dives in for a single leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Bulletzowich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bulletzowich shoots in and bounces MacGowan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacGowan controlling Bulletzowich's posture.
Bulletzowich stops MacGowan from standing up. #T1#
MacGowan is pulling down on Bulletzowich's head. It's preventing any offense from Bulletzowich, at least for the moment.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacGowan controls Bulletzowich momentarily but Bulletzowich frees himself.
Bulletzowich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Bulletzowich slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bulletzowich wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Bulletzowich lands a few punches from side control.#T2#
MacGowan tries to bench press Bulletzowich off him but Bulletzowich keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is still trying to improve position.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bulletzowich looks up at the clock and then as MacGowan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bulletzowich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bulletzowich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacGowan struggling a bit here.
MacGowan regains half guard.
MacGowan wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
MacGowan taking some punishment here, with Bulletzowich in his half guard.
Bulletzowich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.
Bulletzowich scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bulletzowich misses with a head shot. MacGowan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bulletzowich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Bulletzowich postures up.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bulletzowich working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bulletzowich scoring with some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulletzowich scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacGowan has Bulletzowich pulled in close to control his posture.
Bulletzowich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bulletzowich scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bulletzowich connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
MacGowan pulls Bulletzowich in to control the position.
Bulletzowich is in close to MacGowan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacGowan trying to control the position.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment.
Bulletzowich wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Bulletzowich controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bulletzowich.#TD#
Bulletzowich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacGowan is looking to regain half guard here but Bulletzowich keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bulletzowich.
Sloppy strikes there by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich in side control lands a decent elbow.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Bulletzowich tries to score with some ground and pound. MacGowan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
MacGowan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bulletzowich.
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Bulletzowich throws a strike aimed at the side of MacGowan's head but MacGowan avoids it well.
Bulletzowich looks up at the clock and then as MacGowan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bulletzowich smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
MacGowan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bulletzowich trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
Bulletzowich passes to full mount!
MacGowan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns MacGowan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Bulletzowich isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns MacGowan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bulletzowich landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
MacGowan is rocked!
Bulletzowich drops a big elbow. That's hurt MacGowan! More shots from Bulletzowich and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Boris Bulletzowich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
NJMMA #51: Colnago v Paulin
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Mechanic slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Mechanic. Beautiful body shot.
Mechanic slaps away a takedown attempt from MacGowan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mechanic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan tries for a takedown but Mechanic circles away easily
and Mechanic counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
Jab from MacGowan.#TD#
MacGowan looking to score a takedown here. Mechanic is defending well but MacGowan drives through and ends up in Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Mechanic is keeping the position.#T1#
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Mechanic keeps moving.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mechanic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mechanic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but Mechanic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacGowan to get the leverage. #SUB#
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mechanic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan is pressing down on Mechanic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mechanic is holding on for now.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mechanic keeps working. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
MacGowan is pressing down on Mechanic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mechanic is holding on for now. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
MacGowan wants to advance to full mount but Mechanic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mechanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mechanic looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Mechanic blocks nicely.
Mechanic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGowan. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
MacGowan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mechanic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
Mechanic is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mechanic dodges the ground and pound from MacGowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
MacGowan fails to land the takedown.
Mechanic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mechanic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mechanic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacGowan finds it's way round the side to connect with Mechanic's head.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Mechanic counters with a stiff right hand.
MacGowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mechanic.
MacGowan loads up on a big right hand but Mechanic slips the punch.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but MacGowan avoids it with no problem.
MacGowan with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Mechanic is out of range.
MacGowan misses with a body punch
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Mechanic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacGowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
It looked like MacGowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Mechanic misses the target.
Mechanic misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
MacGowan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mechanic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mechanic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacGowan.
Mechanic looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Mechanic looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan slips under a jab.
MacGowan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Mechanic counter with a right hand.
MacGowan lands with a hook. Mechanic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacGowan defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mechanic connects with a right hand. MacGowan shakes it off.
MacGowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mechanic punishes MacGowan's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan looking to sit in guard and control but Mechanic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mechanic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mechanic being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mechanic wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
MacGowan pulls Mechanic in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacGowan continues to stall.
Mechanic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyreke Mechanic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - MacGowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacGowan missing with a left hand there. Mechanic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacGowan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
MacGowan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mechanic.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Mechanic gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage. #TD#
MacGowan dives in and scores a takedown into Mechanic's guard.
MacGowan passes into half guard.
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mechanic wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mechanic is having none of it.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1##SUB#
MacGowan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mechanic is just riding it out for now. MacGowan eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is controlling the pace.
MacGowan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mechanic for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mechanic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mechanic won't allow MacGowan to pass to mount. #T3#
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
Mechanic won't allow MacGowan to pass to mount.
Mechanic trying to control here.
#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mechanic wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mechanic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mechanic is fighting to break MacGowan's control of his arms but MacGowan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Mechanic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan pulls Mechanic in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacGowan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
NJMMA #48: 135 Semi Finals
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
MacGowan lands a slapping body shot.
Shushkev lands a slapping body shot.
MacGowan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shushkev eats them both and turns towards MacGowan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Shushkev moves out of range. #CL#
MacGowan moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shushkev.
MacGowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shushkev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGowan controlling the action here for a moment.
MacGowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from MacGowan on the inside.
Come on Shushkev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shushkev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacGowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shushkev backwards.
Shushkev tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
Shushkev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacGowan blocks an uppercut.
MacGowan is working Shushkev over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGowan.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by Shushkev.
MacGowan taking a breather.
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike.
Shushkev misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shushkev can't find room to land a body shot as MacGowan controls the action.
#T2#
MacGowan lands a body punch.
Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Shushkev blocks it.
A short right from MacGowan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Shushkev.
MacGowan lands an uppercut.
MacGowan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacGowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shushkev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shushkev looks winded!
Shushkev misses with the head strike.
MacGowan lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacGowan as Shushkev tries to tie him up.
MacGowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shushkev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Shushkev tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Shushkev back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacGowan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by MacGowan.
Shushkev prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
A right hand to the body from MacGowan.
MacGowan gets through Shushkev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Shushkev is rocked!
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
Shushkev is still on wobbly legs! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shushkev to his knees! MacGowan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
NJMMA #41: Bullet v Shushkev
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Mechanic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mechanic's hands.
Mechanic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacGowan is fending him off so far but Mechanic persists. Nope, MacGowan circles away and we're back to standing.
Mechanic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacGowan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mechanic scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from MacGowan misses the target.
MacGowan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan throwing a counter right hand but Mechanic manages to avoid it.
Tyreke Mechanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mechanic is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic misses with an uppercut. MacGowan saw that one coming.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mechanic lands a glancing blow to the side of MacGowan's head.
A punch combination from Mechanic misses. #T1#
MacGowan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Mechanic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mechanic catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mechanic throws out a loose jab but MacGowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mechanic with a nice cross.
Mechanic cracks a nice hook into MacGowan's ribs.
Mechanic connects with a body shot that sends MacGowan's belly button to the back.
MacGowan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mechanic. #TD#
MacGowan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mechanic quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan trying to control from half guard but Mechanic is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Mechanic is defending well.
Mechanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGowan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mechanic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mechanic tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
Mechanic is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
MacGowan throws a strike but Mechanic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mechanic dives on top into guard.#REVB#
MacGowan controlling Mechanic's posture.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mechanic pushes down on MacGowan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
MacGowan is concentrating on defense, preventing Mechanic from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyreke Mechanic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mechanic.
Mechanic throws a hook but MacGowan avoids it easily.
MacGowan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mechanic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacGowan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mechanic has time to react.
MacGowan scores with the left hand. Mechanic knows he should have avoided that one.
Mechanic moves away from the strike by MacGowan.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mechanic stuffs the takedown.
MacGowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic misses the shot to the body.
Mechanic misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely. #T1#
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mechanic.
MacGowan moves out of range as Mechanic strikes.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mechanic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Mechanic had a free shot at his head there.
Mechanic scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense.
Mechanic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mechanic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from MacGowan. No joy for Mechanic on that attempt.
Mechanic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MacGowan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mechanic moves away.#T2#
MacGowan scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mechanic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Mechanic.
Mechanic misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from MacGowan misses its target.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mechanic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mechanic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from MacGowan both land. Nice combination.
Mechanic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacGowan.#T3#
Mechanic catches MacGowan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mechanic lands a right hook to the body.
MacGowan needs to keep his hands up - Mechanic had a free shot at his head there.
MacGowan slips a jab from Mechanic.
Decent striking displayed by Mechanic there.
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mechanic looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
Mechanic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacGowan.
Mechanic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
MacGowan throws a looping overhand right but Mechanic ducks down to avoid it.
MacGowan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mechanic.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mechanic misses with a hook
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacGowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mechanic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mechanic lands with a straight right. MacGowan didn't see that one coming.
Mechanic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mechanic tries for a takedown but MacGowan circles away easily
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan defending well as Mechanic loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Mechanic moves out of range.
Mechanic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! MacGowan has knocked Mechanic down with a huge combo! MacGowan steps away and waves a wobbly Mechanic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Mechanic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tyreke Mechanic has been cut.
Mechanic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shane MacGowan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyreke Mechanic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Mechanic counters with a nice body shot.
Mechanic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacGowan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacGowan fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Mechanic counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Mechanic breaks the clinch.
MacGowan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacGowan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mechanic swivels and escapes.
Mechanic throws a looping overhand right but MacGowan ducks down to avoid it.
Mechanic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mechanic.
MacGowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Mechanic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the head.
Mechanic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacGowan ducks under a wild hook from Mechanic.
Mechanic scores with a hook.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mechanic throws out a counter right but MacGowan avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mechanic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mechanic ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.#T2#
MacGowan drops his hands momentarily and Mechanic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacGowan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mechanic scores with a nice right hand.
MacGowan lands a nice hook to Mechanic's body. Mechanic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mechanic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacGowan digs a good hook to Mechanic's body.
MacGowan fails to land with a series of punches.
MacGowan lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGowan misses with a body punch
enabling Mechanic to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
Mechanic lands with a cross. #T3#
Mechanic scores with a sloppy right hand. MacGowan should have avoided that one.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown but Mechanic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mechanic misses with a right hand
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan moves away from the strike by Mechanic.
MacGowan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacGowan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Mechanic moved out of range.
Mechanic scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
MacGowan looking to score a takedown here. Mechanic is defending well but MacGowan drives through and ends up in Mechanic's guard.
Mechanic can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4##SUB#
MacGowan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mechanic is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mechanic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mechanic is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Mechanic is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mechanic avoid being mounted?
Mechanic wants to get back to full guard.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Mechanic is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane MacGowan.
I think MacGowan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
NJMMA #33: Bullet v MacGowan
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Bulletzowich manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacGowan on his heels. He'll look to pass MacGowan's guard now, I'm sure.
Bulletzowich wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Bulletzowich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MacGowan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulletzowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bulletzowich with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Bulletzowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
MacGowan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bulletzowich. #T1#
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bulletzowich tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
Bulletzowich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacGowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulletzowich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bulletzowich throws a strike but MacGowan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #T2#
Bulletzowich wants to hit a switch here but MacGowan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bulletzowich there!
MacGowan prevents Bulletzowich from getting the reversal.
Bulletzowich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bulletzowich slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulletzowich 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 get up but he can't break Bulletzowich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bulletzowich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Bulletzowich is looking to advance position but MacGowan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bulletzowich wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bulletzowich is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacGowan is trying to stick to Bulletzowich's back but Bulletzowich is turning into MacGowan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in MacGowan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bulletzowich.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Bulletzowich tries to pass.
Bulletzowich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bulletzowich throws a big right hand that misses.
Bulletzowich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Bulletzowich chips away with some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich chips away with some ground and pound.
MacGowan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but MacGowan blocks nicely.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of elbows.
Bulletzowich distracts MacGowan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully.
Bulletzowich throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
MacGowan lands a nice looking body shot.
MacGowan connects with a jab.#TD#
Bulletzowich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Bulletzowich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bulletzowich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but MacGowan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
MacGowan is looking for a sweep.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGowan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bulletzowich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacGowan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
Bulletzowich lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Bulletzowich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
MacGowan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
MacGowan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Bulletzowich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound but MacGowan is defending the strikes.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position but MacGowan is working away.
Bulletzowich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bulletzowich lands an elbow.
Bulletzowich is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan taking a bit of punishment here - Bulletzowich scoring with strikes. #T2#
Bulletzowich postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
MacGowan dodges the ground and pound from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich laying and praying for a moment but MacGowan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bulletzowich thows a huge punch but MacGowan dodges it nicely.
Bulletzowich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MacGowan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bulletzowich thows a huge punch but MacGowan dodges it nicely.
Bulletzowich is keen to just control but MacGowan is a slippery customer.
Bulletzowich is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
Bulletzowich trying to mount his opponent but MacGowan defends it. #T3#
Bulletzowich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bulletzowich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Bulletzowich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bulletzowich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bulletzowich working MacGowan over with strikes here.
Bulletzowich with shots to the head and body - MacGowan looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
MacGowan is rocked!
Bulletzowich landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacGowan is still in real trouble! Can Bulletzowich finish him?
Bulletzowich loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have MacGowan scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bulletzowich land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bulletzowich stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Boris Bulletzowich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
NJMMA #26: Title Night
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
Rooney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rooney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rooney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rooney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rooney takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
Rooney misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##TD#
MacGowan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rooney is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and MacGowan dives into side control.
#REVB#
MacGowan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan throws a strike aimed at the side of Rooney's head but Rooney avoids it well.
Rooney pushes MacGowan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, MacGowan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rooney has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rooney tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Rooney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from escaping the position.#T2#
MacGowan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MacGowan works to advance to full mount. Rooney defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan working Rooney over with strikes here.
Rooney wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
MacGowan throws some wild stikes that Rooney manages to avoid easily.
MacGowan lands a couple of good shots and Rooney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T3##SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a choke. Rooney gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rooney manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing Rooney from standing up.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rooney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rooney would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
MacGowan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacGowan looking for subs off his back but Rooney has passed one foot through into half guard.
MacGowan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacGowan tries to get out of the position.
MacGowan wants to control but Rooney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGowan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Rooney controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Rooney fakes the leg kick and cracks MacGowan in the body.
Rooney lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Rooney throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from Rooney lands but MacGowan takes it in his stride.
MacGowan cracks Rooney with an open hand slap.#TD#
MacGowan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rooney was covering up waiting for the punch and MacGowan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing.
Rooney has MacGowan pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rooney wants to stand and escape but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rooney can't keep his opponent in guard - MacGowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
MacGowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rooney's head.
Rooney is refusing to be controlled, as MacGowan sits in half guard.
MacGowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacGowan wants to control but Rooney is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacGowan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rooney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rooney wants to control but MacGowan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rooney avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
Rooney is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rooney avoid being mounted?
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shane MacGowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooney defending well though.
MacGowan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rooney defending well though. #T3#
MacGowan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rooney tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacGowan throws an off balance right hand
and Rooney counters with a flying knee. Nice. #TD#
MacGowan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
Rooney is trying to buck MacGowan off.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooney keeps working. #T4#
Rooney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
MacGowan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
MacGowan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rooney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rooney manages to get back to half guard.
MacGowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacGowan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
MacGowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacGowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacGowan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rooney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rooney there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rooney misses with a body shot
and MacGowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooney misses with the body kick
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rooney defends it nicely.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacGowan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan avoids the head kick by Rooney.
Rooney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacGowan takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
and MacGowan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rooney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacGowan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evan Rooney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Rooney is out of range.
MacGowan has a takedown stuffed.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Rooney moves out of range.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
Rooney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rooney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
MacGowan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick and MacGowan moves out of range easily.
Rooney misses with a body kick.
It looked like MacGowan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rooney.#T2#
Rooney throws a head kick that half lands.
MacGowan misses the jab.
Evan Rooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rooney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
MacGowan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rooney looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rooney dodges the ground and pound from MacGowan.#SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
An elbow from MacGowan crashes against the mat.
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
MacGowan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rooney is defending well.
MacGowan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rooney sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rooney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rooney prevents MacGowan from moving into mount.
MacGowan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rooney parries the strikes from MacGowan easily there. MacGowan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rooney to escape.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rooney prevents MacGowan from moving into mount. #SUB#
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Rooney is defending well.
The ground and pound from MacGowan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rooney managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan working the strikes but Rooney uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
MacGowan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MacGowan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacGowan thows a huge punch but Rooney dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rooney manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shane MacGowan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
MacGowan lands a right hook to the body.
MacGowan misses with a looping left.
Rooney looks to throw a body kick
and MacGowan counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
MacGowan gets a double leg takedown into Rooney's guard.
Rooney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rooney has wrist control.
Rooney managing to control the position.
MacGowan trying to control but Rooney is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
MacGowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rooney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MacGowan works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by MacGowan as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Rooney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand.
MacGowan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rooney.
#T2#
Rooney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rooney can do to turn this around?
MacGowan misses with a straight left.
Rooney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Rooney slams his shin into MacGowan's torso.
Evan Rooney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooney throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
MacGowan throws a big counter combination but Rooney scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacGowan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rooney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacGowan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rooney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGowan moves away.
Rooney defending well as MacGowan loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Rooney scores with a head kick. MacGowan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
MacGowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rooney is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MacGowan postures up and lands a big shot to Rooney's brow.
MacGowan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rooney can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as MacGowan controls the pace.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Rooney keeps moving.
MacGowan prevents Rooney from getting back to his feet.
Rooney keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #T4#
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Rooney blocks nicely.
Rooney wants to get back to his feet but MacGowan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rooney thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MacGowan if he has to take too many more of those.
Rooney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting MacGowan counter with a right hand.
MacGowan looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
Rooney tries to work over MacGowan's front leg with a kick but MacGowan checks it. #TD#
Rooney gets caught flat footed, as MacGowan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan had his way with Evan Rooney in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
MacGowan takes a swing at Rooney's ribcage but misses.
Rooney fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacGowan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rooney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Rooney misses with a head kick.
Rooney tries to land a front kick but MacGowan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Rooney misses
and MacGowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacGowan connects with a crisp jab.
MacGowan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rooney momentarily.
MacGowan misses with a hook
and Rooney counters with a low kick, right behind MacGowan 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooney gets off balance looking for a body kick
and MacGowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGowan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rooney looks for the body kick but MacGowan saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Rooney.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
Rooney shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Rooney throws a head kick that misses
and MacGowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rooney is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rooney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rooney.
Rooney throws a sloppy head kick
enabling MacGowan to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
MacGowan drops Rooney with a left right combo! MacGowan follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#
Rooney is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooney is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Rooney is still in real trouble! Can MacGowan finish him?
MacGowan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
MacGowan misses with the ground and pound.
MacGowan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Rooney seems to have recovered his senses.
Rooney can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rooney keeps working.
MacGowan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
MacGowan controlling from side mount.
Rooney struggling a bit here.
MacGowan tries to score with some ground and pound. Rooney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
MacGowan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rooney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
MacGowan is looking to take a break and control but Rooney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacGowan controlling the position.
Rooney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan working away.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the body from MacGowan misses
and Rooney counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacGowan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rooney lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacGowan will feel that in the morning.
Rooney throws a head kick that misses.
Rooney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rooney scores with a kick to the body.
MacGowan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacGowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacGowan misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rooney.
Evan Rooney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGowan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA #19: Power v MacGowan
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
MacGowan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Power counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Power staying out of range there.
MacGowan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Power walks into a straight right hand from MacGowan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacGowan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacGowan swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.#T1#
MacGowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacGowan.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacGowan scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
MacGowan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Power fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
It looked like Power wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power lands an overhand right.
MacGowan lands a jab to the nose.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from MacGowan misses.
MacGowan moves out of range as Power strikes.#T2#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power blocks a jab.
MacGowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Power was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacGowan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan throws a hook but Power avoids it easily.
Power wants to clinch up but MacGowan keeps it at a distance.
MacGowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power throws a looping overhand right but MacGowan ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
As MacGowan looks to move away, Power throws a big counter combo but MacGowan just gets out of the way.#T3#
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacGowan throws out the jab.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - MacGowan circles away.
MacGowan works over Power's head and body with a nice combination.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacGowan misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacGowan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Power under the eye.#CL#
MacGowan tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Power throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for MacGowan to work.
#TD2#
MacGowan jumps guard and drags Power to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
MacGowan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Power got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacGowan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Power has managed to get both his arms back between MacGowan's legs - danger averted.
Power would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
MacGowan managing to control the position. #SUB2#
MacGowan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Power doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but MacGowan is tightening it up a little... Power has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Power reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Power taps out! Nice BJJ there by MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shane MacGowan! Shane MacGowan retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
NJMMA #12: MacGowan v Miyazaki
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Miyazaki looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
Tsutomu Miyazaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGowan misses with a straight left.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt - Miyazaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miyazaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacGowan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyazaki.
It seemed like Miyazaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyazaki ducks under a wild hook from MacGowan.
Miyazaki just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Miyazaki gets caught flat footed, as MacGowan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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 stops Miyazaki from standing up.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Miyazaki blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
MacGowan postures up in Miyazaki's guard and throws a big left but Miyazaki blocks it. #T1#
MacGowan working some strikes from top position.
MacGowan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacGowan cracks Miyazaki with a solid left hand.
MacGowan pushes down on Miyazaki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacGowan stalling.
MacGowan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miyazaki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
MacGowan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
MacGowan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Miyazaki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan is the new welterweight champion!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
NJMMA #6: MacGowan v Roddick
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Roddick throws a jab when MacGowan was well out of range.
MacGowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roddick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to counter punch.
Roddick looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roddick staying out of range there.
Roddick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT#
It looks like Salomon Roddick has been cut.
A big right from Roddick misses.
MacGowan tests Roddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roddick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGowan.
MacGowan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roddick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGowan was well out of range. Poor timing from Roddick.
MacGowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Roddick is rocked!
Roddick bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! MacGowan comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Roddick falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Roddick was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). 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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Event:
NJMMA #2: Bufalino v Balls
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
MacGowan jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacGowan lands with a nice body punch.
MacGowan dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacGowan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacGowan connects with a body shot that sends Cruz's belly button to the back.
Cruz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by MacGowan - just one landing.
MacGowan punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Cruz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane MacGowan!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
MacGowan has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacGowan pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
MacGowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor tries a knee to the head but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan lands with a right to the head.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but MacGowan has the dominant position.
MacGowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacGowan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan lands a body punch.
MacGowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Good body shot from MacGowan.
MacGowan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacGowan. #T1#
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacGowan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacGowan works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
MacGowan cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
Taylor tries for a takedown but MacGowan manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krillin Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGowan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
MacGowan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacGowan just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacGowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from MacGowan.
A hook to the body from MacGowan.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MacGowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGowan cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.#T2#
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike.
MacGowan lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from MacGowan - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from MacGowan.
A short left from MacGowan.
A nice left hand lands by MacGowan.
A hook to the body from MacGowan.
MacGowan digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
MacGowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacGowan lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from MacGowan.
MacGowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike.
MacGowan scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
MacGowan scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
MacGowan lands a body punch.
MacGowan pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGowan scores with a hook to the body.
MacGowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
MacGowan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan lands a big right hand that drops Taylor! The killer instinct kicks in and MacGowan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by MacGowan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.
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