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WP 55 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 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.
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
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.
Etxeberria is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 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
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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