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WP 35 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Ignatowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Ignatowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ignatowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
That's five minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Ignatowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacGowan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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