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WP 91 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 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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
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
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 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
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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