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WP 28 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 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.
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.
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.
MacGowan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
Joteel is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan wants to work for an arm triangle but Joteel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
MacGowan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Joteel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joteel is pressing down on MacGowan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
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.
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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
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 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.
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.
MacGowan tries for a kimura but Joteel is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
MacGowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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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