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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin and The Steel Penn. Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by his shirt says "bout to smack the stepchild out you". Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Kazuka Fuujin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fuujin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steel Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fuujin (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face as Fuujin controls the position.
Fuujin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fuujin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fuujin (4) vs (4) Steel Penn
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is riding his opponent, not letting Fuujin buck him off.
My spies in ICON TOP TEAM inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fuujin tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Fuujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin gets full guard.
Fuujin has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Steel Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Steel Penn passes Fuujin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control from half guard but Fuujin is working away.
Fuujin wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (4) vs (7) Steel Penn
Fuujin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fuujin is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
Fuujin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuujin wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn trying to control but Fuujin is having none of it.
Steel Penn controlling the pace for now.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuujin is looking to escape.
Fuujin wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling the pace for now.
Fuujin is trying desperately to improve position.
Fuujin is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fuujin can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Fuujin is having none of it.
Steel Penn wants to control but instead Fuujin manages to regain half guard.
Steel Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel Penn uses his free foot to push down on Fuujin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuujin. Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (4) vs (10) Steel Penn
Fuujin is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fuujin is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Fuujin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fuujin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Fuujin is a slippery customer.
Fuujin is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn trying to control the pace.
Steel Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fuujin wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Steel Penn seems content to control.
Fuujin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Fuujin keeps moving.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fuujin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Fuujin looking for a guillotine here but Steel Penn defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuujin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin 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: Fuujin (6) vs (10) Steel Penn
Fuujin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fuujin is looking to stall here but Steel Penn recovers full guard.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to hit a switch here but Fuujin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Fuujin (9) vs (10) Steel Penn
Steel Penn wants to hold on but Fuujin pushes him away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fuujin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Fuujin has a good base and remains in mount.
Fuujin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, The Steel Penn 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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