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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 7488 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Bahamas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jay Gatsby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gatsby (0) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Gatsby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (2) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Gatsby avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Alliance is trying to keep Gatsby in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gatsby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Penn Alliance working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gatsby doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gatsby manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gatsby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel Penn Alliance controls Gatsby momentarily but Gatsby frees himself.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gatsby escapes and throws Steel Penn Alliance's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (2) Steel Penn Alliance
Gatsby controlling the position from side mount.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gatsby (5) vs (4) Steel Penn Alliance
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Gatsby is working away.
Steel Penn Alliance seems to be looking for submissions.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn Alliance is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Gatsby is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gatsby desperately trying to maintain half guard.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn Alliance has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gatsby is not content to let Steel Penn Alliance control the position.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gatsby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn Alliance passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gatsby! Score +3 for passing guard: Gatsby (5) vs (7) Steel Penn Alliance
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Steel Penn Alliance's lack of action.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gatsby wants to control but Steel Penn Alliance is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to work for a kimura but Gatsby is defending well.
Steel Penn Alliance has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gatsby defend it? Steel Penn Alliance steps over the head and cranks it - Gatsby is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Steel Penn Alliance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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