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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Willy Wonka and Free Agent Steel Penn. Chooooooooon! I think Wonka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Willy Wonka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wonka clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Wonka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wonka gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wonka (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Wonka stands and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wonka (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
Wonka laying and praying for a moment but Steel Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wonka'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.
Wonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn is just riding it out for now. Wonka eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Wonka advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
Wonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn 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.
Wonka trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Wonka looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wonka (5) vs (2) Steel Penn
Wonka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wonka looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn defends easily.
Wonka looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Wonka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wonka is holding on for now.
Steel Penn is trying to control. Wonka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Wonka 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.
Wonka is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wonka wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Steel Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wonka wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Wonka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wonka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wonka (5) vs (5) Steel Penn
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wonka tries to bench press Steel Penn off him but Steel Penn keeps the position.
Wonka is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steel Penn is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wonka (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Wonka is looking to get to half guard.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Wonka to control.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wonka to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wonka (5) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wonka tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Steel Penn has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Wonka is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Free Agent Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Willy Wonka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well this didn't go the way I wanted it too, but that doesn't change the fact that it's time for me to walk away. A big thank you to Gamma and Mentor for the chance to chase my dreams. '. |
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