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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matti Nieminen and Bjj Steel Penn. Nieminen's entrance music is ATC - All Around The World (la la la la la la la la). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Matti Nieminen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Nieminen as Steel Penn shoots in.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nieminen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nieminen (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
Nieminen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nieminen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn is not content to let Nieminen control the position.
Nieminen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to control but Nieminen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn struggling a bit here.
Nieminen laying and praying for a moment but Steel Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nieminen wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Steel Penn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
Nieminen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Steel Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nieminen (4) vs (2) Steel Penn
Nieminen is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn pushing down on Nieminen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nieminen (8) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Steel Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nieminen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Steel Penn is now in Nieminen's guard. A big mistake from Nieminen there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nieminen (8) vs (4) Steel Penn
Nieminen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nieminen keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Nieminen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieminen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Steel Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nieminen (8) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is looking to reverse the position.
Nieminen is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Nieminen is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Nieminen looking for a sweep but Steel Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nieminen (8) vs (9) Steel Penn
Nieminen is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Nieminen is trying to reverse the position but instead Steel Penn has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Nieminen (8) vs (12) Steel Penn
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to break Nieminen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Nieminen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Steel Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Steel Penn controls the action.
Steel Penn is hanging on to Nieminen's back as he tries to escape.
Steel Penn struggling to keep hold of 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.
Nieminen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Steel Penn's arms.
Steel Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Nieminen with him. Nieminen is trying to defend but Steel Penn has an arm under the chin now! Nieminen grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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