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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 47 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Breaker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Breaker
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Breaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breaker stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Breaker forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Breaker trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
Breaker 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. #SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Breaker#SUB2#
Steel Penn is sitting in close to Breaker's body. Breaker has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steel Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steel Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Breaker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arm Breaker!
Our winner, Arm Breaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 399
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Warrior moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Warrior gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Steel Penn regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Warrior
Warrior looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Warrior pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn won't allow Warrior to pass to mount.
Warrior controlling the action here.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Warrior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warrior is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Warrior got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warrior has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warrior defends well.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warrior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Warrior slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Warrior
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Warrior tries for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn stops Warrior from passing to mount. #T2#
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Warrior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Warrior looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warrior defends well.#T3##SUB#
Steel Penn has his foot on Warrior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warrior works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Warrior from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steel Penn working for a triangle but Warrior defends it easily.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Warrior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warrior. #T4#
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Warrior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Warrior passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (8) Warrior#SUB2#
Warrior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Warrior is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steel Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steel Penn regains half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB2#
Warrior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warrior.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Warrior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Warrior is pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Penn is holding on for now.
Warrior wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Warrior has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Warrior seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Warrior is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it. #T6#
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Warrior avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Warrior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warrior passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steel Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (11) Warrior
Warrior wants to take Steel Penn's back but he can't do it this time.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior wants to take his opponent's back but Steel Penn doesn't allow it. #T7#
Warrior prevents Steel Penn from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn is controlling an arm, preventing Warrior from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Warrior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Warrior fails to take his opponent's back.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount but Warrior keeps good control and instead manages to take Steel Penn's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (14) Warrior
Steel Penn is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Warrior is persistently looking for the submission but Steel Penn is defending it well.
#T8##SUB2#
Warrior has his arm under Steel Penn's chin here. Game over son! Warrior squeezes tightly and Steel Penn is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ultimate Warrior!
After the fight, Ultimate Warrior was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Toehold
Steel Penn is being controlled here.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (6) Toehold
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
#T1#
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Toehold prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Toehold controlling the action here.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (9) Toehold#T2#
Steel Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Toehold has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (11) Toehold
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold controlling from the full mount.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold controlling the action here.#T4#
Toehold works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (14) Toehold
Steel Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Toehold presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (16) Toehold
Toehold forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (19) Toehold
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Steel Penn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
#T6#
Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (19) Toehold
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T7#
Toehold controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (23) Toehold
Steel Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Steel Penn tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Steel Penn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (26) Toehold
Toehold has good solid back control here.
Steel Penn wants to escape the position.
#T9#
What can Steel Penn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Toehold trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Toehold keeps control of the position easily here as Steel Penn tries to buck him off.
#T10#
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Steel Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for subs from the bottom but Toehold mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (29) Toehold
Steel Penn 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.#T11##SUB#
Toehold moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (32) Toehold
Steel Penn trying to remain calm as Toehold controls from the top position.
Steel Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toehold is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (2) vs (34) Toehold
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (37) Toehold
Steel Penn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Toehold.
Steel Penn tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steel Penn's body.
Toehold controlling well, preventing Steel Penn from escaping the position.
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
#T13#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Steel Penn doesn't escape.
Steel Penn breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (37) Toehold
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toehold is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Toehold 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: Steel Penn (4) vs (41) Toehold#T14#
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Steel Penn tries to break free.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 41 to 4.
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 390
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 26 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and bounces Steel Penn off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Chai#SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
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.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chai wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn 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: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Chai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Steel Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Chai#T1##SUB#
Steel Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Chai frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Chai tries to improve his position but Steel Penn has taken his back! Steel Penn has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Chai tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Steel Penn pushes Chai away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel Penn!
After the fight, Bjj Steel Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 387
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Steel Penn.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Archer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Archer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control the action here but instead Steel Penn manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Archer doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Steel Penn's guard. A big mistake from Steel Penn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (3) Steel Penn
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard. #T3#
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn 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 is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Archer passes Steel Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Archer trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Archer prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T6##SUB2#
Steel Penn has an active guard here but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Archer is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer controlling the action here. #T8#
Archer prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archer escapes and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (3) Steel Penn
Archer controlling from side mount.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (13) vs (3) Steel Penn#T11##SUB#
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but Archer has taken his back! Archer has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Steel Penn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Archer pushes Steel Penn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 384
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias wants to clinch.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is looking to clinch but Steel Penn is avoiding it.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Gracias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Penn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel Penn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracias doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel Penn circles away.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Helio Gracias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracias is looking to clinch.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Steel Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracias.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Gracias pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracias tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Steel Penn counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steel Penn keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Steel Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.
Gracias prevents Steel Penn from taking his back.
Gracias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracias regains half guard.#T4#
Gracias is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracias avoid being mounted?
Steel Penn is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Gracias won't allow it. #SUB2#
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Gracias.#T5#
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Gracias is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Steel Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T7#
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
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.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracias tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #T8#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Gracias pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gracias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (5) Steel Penn#T9##SUB#
Gracias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel Penn, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10#
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn passes Gracias's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well.
Gracias is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11##SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gracias is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracias manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (7) Steel Penn
Gracias passes into half guard. #T12#
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Gracias 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.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gracias works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn won't allow Gracias to pass to mount.
Steel Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracias's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (7) vs (11) Steel Penn
Gracias breaks Steel Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (11) Steel Penn#SUB2#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Gracias stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position. #T14##SUB2#
Steel Penn has an active guard here but Gracias has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracias.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 11 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Bjj Steel Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 380
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 63 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steel Penn as he avoids it easily.
Pancake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel Penn defends well and Pancake ends up having to push Steel Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pancake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steel Penn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel Penn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bjj Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Pancake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel Penn circles away.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pancake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Pancake avoids it well and moves away.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn shows good takedown defense.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pancake sprawls and moves away.
Pancake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel Penn defends well and Pancake ends up having to push Steel Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pancake sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake looks for a takedown but Steel Penn sprawls well.
Pancake tries to clinch there but Steel Penn circles away.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Pancake avoids it well and moves away.
Pancake fails with the takedown.#T1#
Pancake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pancake fails to land the takedown.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Pancake avoids it well and moves away.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side.
Pancake shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pancake goes for a double leg but Steel Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel Penn continues to drive forward.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pancake. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Pancake
Steel Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pancake's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Pancake
Steel Penn stands and throws Pancake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (4) Pancake#SUB#
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pancake, who protects the arm well.
Pancake regains half guard.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (4) Pancake#T3#
Steel Penn takes Pancake's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pancake is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (11) vs (4) Pancake#SUB#
Steel Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pancake can't escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Steel Penn looking for the RNC. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn looking for the choke from the back.
Pancake trying to control the action but Steel Penn just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Steel Penn has managed to slip his arm under Pancake's chin. This could be all over... yep, Pancake is tapping out! Submission win for Steel Penn.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 373
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 25 losses; Kevin Walters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Walters dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Walters has clasped his hands together around Steel Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Walters (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Walters trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Walters controlling the pace.
Walters is pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Penn is holding on for now.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position. #SUB2#
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Walters'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.#T1#
Walters trying to control the pace.
Walters trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Walters passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (7) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Walters slows the pace down.
Steel Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Walters keeps moving and retains side control.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Walters is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Steel Penn is being controlled here.
Walters wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters controlling the position. #T3#
Walters seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
Walters is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn is not content to let Walters control the position.
The referee asks Walters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Walters prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4##SUB#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Steel Penn is not content to let Walters control the position.
Steel Penn being controlled for a moment.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Walters tries for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending well.
Walters trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom. #T5#
Steel Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Walters's best efforts.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (10) vs (0) Steel Penn#SUB#
Walters looking to secure an arm triangle but Steel Penn defends it well. #T6#
Steel Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Walters controlling the position easily from mount.
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walters wants to take his opponent's back but Steel Penn doesn't allow it. #T7#
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel Penn 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 tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Walters has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Walters (13) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Walters is trying to take his opponent's back.
Walters looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Walters wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walters.
Steel Penn tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.#T8#
Walters tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Walters controlling the pace for now.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage.
Walters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Steel Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Walters has passed into half guard!
Walters is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Steel Penn is pressing down on Walters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
Walters wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T11#
Walters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Walters trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walters is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Walters trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
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.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Walters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walters has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Steel Penn has his foot on Walters's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Walters works his way back into a safe position though.#T13#
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Walters controlling from the top position.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Walters pushes his legs off easily.
Walters forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Walters has control of the leg.
Walters trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Walters will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walters trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Walters wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn won't allow Walters to pass to mount.
Walters stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kevin Walters waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 370
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Seemah Feet!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Feet dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Feet shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Feet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel Penn swivels and escapes.
Bjj Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seemah Feet.
Feet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel Penn circles away.
Feet shoots in and drives through. Steel Penn sprawls well.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Feet sprawls and moves away.
Feet shoots in and drives through. Steel Penn sprawls well.
Steel Penn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Feet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Steel Penn defends it nicely.
Feet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steel Penn feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn as Feet shoots in.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Feet misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Feet goes for a double leg but Steel Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steel Penn continues to drive forward.
Feet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel Penn but Steel Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Feet shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Feet closes the distance and clinches up with Steel Penn, looking for a takedown. Feet pushes Steel Penn against the cage but Steel Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn tries to counter with a takedown but Feet is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feet or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel Penn, which made it look bad.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Steel Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Feet or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel Penn, which made it look bad.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Feet sprawls and moves away.
Feet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side.
Feet shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Feet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Feet avoids it well and moves away.
Steel Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel Penn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Feet sprawls and moves away.
Feet looks winded!#TD2#
Feet scores with a takedown into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Feet
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Feet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Feet#SUB2#
Feet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Feet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Feet#T3##SUB#
Steel Penn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Feet is defending well. Steel Penn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Feet has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Steel Penn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Steel Penn!
In his post fight interview, Bjj Steel Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 367
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Huhrera looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Huhrera
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Huhrera has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it. #T1#
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Huhrera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huhrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Huhrera sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Steel Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Steel Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huhrera is aware though and is defending well.
Huhrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huhrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Huhrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huhrera 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Huhrera tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steel Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Huhrera is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Huhrera is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Huhrera #T3#
Huhrera trying his best to control but Steel Penn has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Steel Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Huhrera defends it well.
Huhrera is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Steel Penn wants to finish this one by submission but Huhrera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Steel Penn.
Huhrera wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.#T4#
Huhrera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Huhrera wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Huhrera tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Huhrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
Huhrera moves into full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Huhrera is keeping the position.
Huhrera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Huhrera actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Huhrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huhrera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Huhrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Huhrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn pushing down on Huhrera 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Huhrera defends the submission attempt.#T6##SUB#
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Huhrera is defending the position.
Huhrera tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn trying to advance position but Huhrera counters by regaining guard. #T7#
Huhrera trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep.
Huhrera prevents Steel Penn from improving position.
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Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't. #T8#
Steel Penn works to advance to full mount. Huhrera defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (12) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera stops Steel Penn from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Steel Penn has control of Huhrera 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Huhrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Huhrera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (12) vs (4) Huhrera
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Huhrera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Steel Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huhrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huhrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Huhrera wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Huhrera stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huhrera manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (14) vs (4) Huhrera #T10##SUB2#
Steel Penn is sitting in close to Huhrera 's body. Huhrera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steel Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steel Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Huhrera .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Valeron Huhrera !
An out of breath and clearly excited Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Shalit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shalit is looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shalit can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Shalit gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shalit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Shalit controlling him for the moment.
Shalit trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#SUB2#
Steel Penn looking for a guillotine here but Shalit defends easily.
#T1#
Shalit tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shalit throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Steel Penn's body to avoid the submission. Steel Penn has instead reached around Shalit's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Steel Penn arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 359
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Serronen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Serronen.
Steel Penn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Serronen fails with a takedown attempt.
Steel Penn feinted with a counter takedown.
Bjj Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aku Serronen.
Serronen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steel Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steel Penn but Steel Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steel Penn tries to counter with a takedown but Serronen is quick to defend against it.
Serronen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Steel Penn as he jumps to the side.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Serronen avoids it well and moves away.
Serronen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel Penn defends well and Serronen ends up having to push Steel Penn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Serronen shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel Penn tries to sprawl out of it but Serronen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel Penn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Serronen.
Steel Penn attempts a counter takedown but Serronen avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Serronen with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Serronen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel Penn to the ground. Serronen is now in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Serronen#SUB#
Steel Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Serronen is aware though and is defending well.
Serronen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Serronen pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Steel Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Serronen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Serronen prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen moves into full mount! Steel Penn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Serronen
Steel Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Serronen
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serronen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Serronen controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Serronen has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn passes Serronen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (5) Serronen#SUB#
Steel Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Serronen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Serronen and Steel Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T4#
Serronen can't do much from the bottom here.
Serronen is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Serronen stops Steel Penn from passing to mount. #SUB#
Steel Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Serronen struggling a bit here.#T5#
Serronen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (5) Serronen#SUB#
Steel Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Serronen frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Steel Penn moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Serronen has worked his arm free - good work by Serronen!
Serronen stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
Serronen is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it. #T6#
Serronen prevents Steel Penn from improving position.
Serronen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Serronen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Serronen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Steel Penn pushing down on Serronen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Serronen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Serronen tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.#SUB#
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn prevents Serronen from improving his position.#T8##SUB#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Serronen is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Steel Penn tries to pass to full mount but Serronen defends it.
Serronen wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Serronen is holding on to half guard well.
Steel Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Serronen's thigh. Serronen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Serronen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (7) Serronen
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.#T10#
Serronen wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving. #SUB#
Steel Penn has his foot on Serronen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Serronen works his way back into a safe position though.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Serronen has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Serronen trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but Serronen has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (10) Serronen
Steel Penn looking for a sweep but Serronen has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (7) vs (12) Serronen
Serronen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Serronen has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (7) vs (15) Serronen
Serronen trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Steel Penn tries to roll but Serronen sticks to his back.
Good control from Serronen.
Serronen is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Serronen is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Serronen sticks to his back.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Serronen's guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (15) Serronen#SUB2#
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Serronen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Serronen's legs - danger averted.
Serronen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn passes Serronen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Serronen defends it.
Serronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.#T14#
Serronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (17) Serronen
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Serronen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (17) Serronen
Serronen 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.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Serronen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (19) Serronen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen passes Steel Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serronen wins on points by 19 to 11.
A relieved looking Aku Serronen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 36 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mondragon has hold of one of Steel Penn's legs. Steel Penn is fighting the takedown attempt but Mondragon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel Penn postures up.
Mondragon has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Mondragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage. #T2#
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Mondragon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Steel Penn wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Mondragon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Steel Penn from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Steel Penn right now.
Steel Penn tries to break free.
Steel Penn turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Steel Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (10) Mondragon#T4#
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mondragon holding on.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well. #T5##SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel Penn. #SUB#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondragon is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon 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.#T6#
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel Penn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (12) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel Penn fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Steel Penn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mondragon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 39 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Breaker gets a double leg takedown into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
Breaker keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Breaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (4) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (4) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Steel Penn pushes down on Breaker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Breaker still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Breaker has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (8) vs (4) Steel Penn#T1##SUB#
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Breaker keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Breaker passes Steel Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Breaker trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Breaker 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: Breaker (8) vs (6) Steel Penn#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breaker can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Breaker gets full guard.
Breaker controls Steel Penn momentarily but Steel Penn frees himself.
Steel Penn passes Breaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Breaker is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
Breaker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage. #SUB#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Breaker tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Breaker's thigh. Breaker counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Steel Penn stands and throws Breaker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (8) vs (9) Steel Penn
Breaker tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.#T6##SUB2#
Steel Penn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Breaker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CWC 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
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 13 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shalit instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Shalit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Shalit
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shalit trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Shalit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it. #SUB2#
Shalit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Steel Penn won't allow Shalit to pass to mount.
Shalit prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Shalit trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shalit won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shalit defends well.
Shalit wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Shalit has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T3#
Shalit is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Shalit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Steel Penn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shalit has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (7) Shalit#T4#
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Shalit is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (0) vs (9) Shalit
Steel Penn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (0) vs (12) Shalit
Shalit trying to control.
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.
Shalit struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel Penn tries to roll but Shalit sticks to his back.
#T5##SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying to roll into a better position but Shalit has get a rear naked choke and Steel Penn is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 20 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Steel Penn as Sitsongrit shoots in.#TD2#
Sitsongrit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (4) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to get an arm triangle but Steel Penn is defending well.
Steel Penn is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn is looking to pass into half guard but Sitsongrit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sitsongrit is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (9) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Sitsongrit won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Sitsongrit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Steel Penn is pressing down on Sitsongrit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit passes into half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steel Penn is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn is looking to get back to full guard here but Sitsongrit has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (12) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sitsongrit off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (12) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Steel Penn breaks the grip. #SUB#
Steel Penn has got his arm under Sitsongrit's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sitsongrit has spun round into Steel Penn's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (14) Sitsongrit#T4##SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit seems to be looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit uses his free foot to push down on Steel Penn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (17) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Sitsongrit is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (20) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (20) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Besta-Fera Training Center inform us that Sitsongrit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass. #SUB#
Steel Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sitsongrit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sitsongrit has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (22) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving. #SUB#
Steel Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#T8#
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (22) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn stands and throws Sitsongrit's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (13) vs (22) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (13) vs (24) Sitsongrit#T9#
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.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sitsongrit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (24) Sitsongrit
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit has control of Steel Penn's left arm, preventing Steel Penn from doing any damage.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Sitsongrit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (26) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving. #SUB#
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit forces his way into half guard.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here. #T14#
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit wins on points by 26 to 15.
A very excited looking Marcinho Sitsongrit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 59 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pancake clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Steel Penn gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Pancake
Steel Penn moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake regains half guard.
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (8) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake prevents Steel Penn from taking his back.#SUB#
Steel Penn working for a submission but Pancake is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake has given up his back. Will we see Steel Penn going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (11) vs (0) Pancake#SUB#
Steel Penn working for a choke but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake wants to escape the position.
#T1##SUB#
Steel Penn looking for the RNC.
Pancake trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Steel Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pancake is defending well though. Steel Penn let's go of the attempt for now.
Steel Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Pancake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (2) Pancake
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Steel Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pancake is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB#
Steel Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pancake has passed into half guard!
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake controlling from the top position.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pancake defends it easily.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Pancake is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Pancake has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Pancake seems content to control.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Pancake is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Steel Penn to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (13) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass. #T6##SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake trying to control the position.
Steel Penn pushing down on Pancake's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pancake defends it well.
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pancake pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Pancake is keeping the position.#T7#
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (16) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake is trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn tries to advance position but instead Pancake slips a leg back in to half guard.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancake is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
#T8##SUB#
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Pancake keeping hold of Steel Penn's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Steel Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Pancake keeps trying to improve his position.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn uses his free foot to push down on Pancake's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pancake. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (19) vs (2) Pancake
Steel Penn looking to take Pancake's back but Pancake rolls and after a scramble, Pancake ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Pancake to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (19) vs (4) Pancake#SUB2#
Pancake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
Pancake sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake is looking to advance position but Steel Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (23) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake 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.#SUB#
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Pancake is defending well.
#SUB2#
Pancake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pancake reverses the position - he's now on top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (23) vs (6) Pancake
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Steel Penn working for a triangle but Pancake defends it easily.
#SUB#
Steel Penn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pancake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Steel Penn has tightened it up now! Pancake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 257
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Steel Penn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steel Penn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cruz defends it well.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cruz pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Cruz gets control of Steel Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Cruz's head to control his posture.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Cruz has moved into half guard.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Steel Penn is holding on to half guard well.
Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cruz in particular looking to stall.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Steel Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Steel Penn#T5#
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#SUB#
Cruz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cruz 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.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cruz is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Steel Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Steel Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (5) vs (4) Steel Penn
Cruz tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Cruz tries to hold on but Steel Penn postures up.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel Penn in particular looking to stall.
Cruz trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
#T8#
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (7) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Steel Penn looking to secure an arm triangle but Cruz defends it well.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Penn trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz regains half guard.#SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.#T10#
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Steel Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (10) Steel Penn
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Steel Penn prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Steel Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Cruz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 10 to 5.
After the fight, Bjj Steel Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn misses with a takedown #TD#
and Cruz counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it. #SUB#
Cruz is working for a kimura but Steel Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Steel Penn is in trouble now - Cruz has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
Cruz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but instead Cruz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (8) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cruz.
#T2#
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Steel Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (8) vs (2) Steel Penn
Cruz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel Penn won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Steel Penn trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz 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.#T3#
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz 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.
Steel Penn postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (2) Steel Penn
Cruz wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.#T5#
Steel Penn managing to control the position.
Cruz trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Cruz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
Cruz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Cruz wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (4) Steel Penn
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Cruz looking to control.
#SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
#T8#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Steel Penn stalling.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Well, if Steel Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Steel Penn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (7) Steel Penn#T9#
Steel Penn wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz regains half guard.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
#T10#
Steel Penn wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (10) Steel Penn
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel Penn controlling from mount. #T12#
Cruz can't escape the position.
Steel Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cruz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
Cruz wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Cruz to control.#T13#
Steel Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz 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: Cruz (14) vs (10) Steel Penn#T14#
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Cruz just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Steel Penn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Steel Penn is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Cruz manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Cruz working for a choke but Steel Penn is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
A victorious Darian Cruz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC TEST 5
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sakuraba as he jumps to the side.
Steel Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Sakuraba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Sakuraba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sakuraba in particular looking to stall.
Sakuraba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steel Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Sakuraba has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Sakuraba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is controlling the pace.
Sakuraba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
#T2#
Sakuraba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel Penn is looking to control Sakuraba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba stalling. #T3#
Steel Penn is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.#T4#
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Steel Penn 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T5#
Further stalling from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba continues to stall.
Sakuraba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (4) Steel Penn#T6#
Steel Penn trying to control.
Steel Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Sakuraba manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.#T7#
Steel Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Steel Penn controlling Sakuraba's posture.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Sakuraba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sakuraba 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: Sakuraba (4) vs (6) Steel Penn#T9##SUB#
Sakuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn postures up.
Sakuraba managing to control the position.
Sakuraba trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn passes Sakuraba's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Sakuraba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
Sakuraba is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Steel Penn jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (9) Steel Penn
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Sakuraba is working away.
Steel Penn gets to mount! Sakuraba was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakuraba (4) vs (11) Steel Penn
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount. #T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba 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 is trying to control. Sakuraba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sakuraba trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Steel Penn stalling.
Sakuraba is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sakuraba avoid being mounted?
Sakuraba gets full guard.
Sakuraba wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass. #T14#
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sakuraba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (6) vs (11) Steel Penn
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 11 to 6.
Bjj Steel Penn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC Hilo
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Daniel Sainty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Sainty has closed the distance and engaged Steel Penn in a clinch.
#TD#
Sainty gets control of Steel Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sainty will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sainty has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Sainty's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Sainty has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel Penn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sainty. Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
Sainty is trying to escape the position but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Sainty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to control but Sainty is keeping him busy. #T1#
Sainty wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
Sainty is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sainty is trying to get back to full guard.
Sainty trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Sainty'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.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Sainty 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.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Sainty is a slippery customer.#T2#
Steel Penn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn prevents Sainty from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Sainty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sainty regains half guard.
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sainty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (9) Steel Penn#T4#
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sainty really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sainty is looking to escape.
Sainty wants to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Sainty is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn wants to control but instead Sainty manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Sainty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Sainty is looking to improve his position.
Sainty is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
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.
Sainty wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
Sainty is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8##SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Sainty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sainty wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
#T9#
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sainty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Steel Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sainty throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (12) Steel Penn#T10#
Sainty is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainty (0) vs (14) Steel Penn
Sainty is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Steel Penn jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sainty manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Steel Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T11#
Sainty tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sainty gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainty (0) vs (16) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to control but Sainty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Sainty regains half guard.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sainty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13#
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Sainty is having none of it.
Steel Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (19) Steel Penn
Sainty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
Sainty manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Sainty throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sainty (0) vs (22) Steel Penn#T14#
Steel Penn taking a breather here.
Steel Penn advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sainty (0) vs (24) Steel Penn
Sainty really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sainty slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 24 to 0.
Bjj Steel Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 212
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cruz moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Steel Penn lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it. #T1#
Cruz keeping hold of Steel Penn's head, controlling as best he can.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is stalling here. Cruz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cruz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Steel Penn#SUB#
Cruz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steel Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Steel Penn is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Steel Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steel Penn has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Cruz wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Steel Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn is not content to let Cruz control the position. #T4#
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Steel Penn holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn is not content to let Cruz control the position.
Cruz advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (6) vs (2) Steel Penn
Cruz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steel Penn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Cruz pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (8) vs (4) Steel Penn
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (11) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Cruz staying calm.
Cruz wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel Penn is not content to let Cruz control the position. #T9##SUB#
Cruz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel Penn, who protects the arm well.
Steel Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (11) vs (6) Steel Penn
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Cruz'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.
Cruz trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Cruz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Steel Penn stalling.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Cruz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Steel Penn wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Steel Penn seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cruz has recovered full guard. #T13#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn controlling from the top position. #T14#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A very excited looking Darian Cruz 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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Event:
CACC 197: Cosades vs Dennis
Date: May 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Steel Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boesku was covering up waiting for the punch and Steel Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (0) vs (2) Steel Penn
Boesku has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Boesku being controlled here, momentarily.
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Boesku is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Boesku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is fighting to break Boesku's control of his arms but Boesku is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Boesku 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.#SUB#
Boesku has an active guard here but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Boesku is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Boesku is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boesku wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boesku has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Steel Penn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (5) Steel Penn
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boesku is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Boesku sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
Boesku is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Boesku is having none of it. #SUB#
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
Boesku is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (8) Steel Penn#T3#
Boesku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boesku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boesku regains half guard.
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
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.#SUB#
Boesku is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Boesku 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. #T4#
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn stays in close to Boesku's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.#SUB#
Boesku looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
Steel Penn is keen to just control but Boesku is a slippery customer.#T5#
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Boesku trying to control here.
Boesku gets full guard.#SUB#
Boesku 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn won't allow Boesku to sweep him here.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (11) Steel Penn
Boesku struggling a bit here.
Boesku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boesku knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T6#
Boesku sneaks back into half guard.
Boesku is trying to control but can't.
Boesku is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boesku is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Boesku defends it.
Boesku holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Boesku has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
Boesku is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Steel Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (14) Steel Penn
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
Boesku can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn has hold of Boesku's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Boesku manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Steel Penn prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Boesku tries to hold on but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn tries to control but Boesku wriggling away.
Steel Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boesku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Boesku is trying desperately to improve position.
Steel Penn looking to control but Boesku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boesku tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Steel Penn prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Boesku tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but Boesku is squirming around nicely.
Boesku is looking to improve his position but Steel Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Boesku is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steel Penn prevents Boesku from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from Boesku to control.#T11#
Boesku is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Steel Penn working for a submission but Boesku is keeping him at bay.
Boesku slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boesku is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Boesku keeping control of the position.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position. #SUB2#
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB#
Boesku actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Boesku 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.
Boesku wants to control but Steel Penn passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (17) Steel Penn
Boesku tries to bench press Steel Penn off him but Steel Penn keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Boesku is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Boesku is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Boesku tries to control but Steel Penn manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (0) vs (20) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
Boesku is trying to break free.
Steel Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Boesku breaks Steel Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (20) Steel Penn
Boesku wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Boesku is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Boesku has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn is not content to let Boesku control the position.#SUB#
Boesku is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn trying to control but Boesku postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 20 to 2.
Bjj Steel Penn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 187: Anatta vs Por Pramuk
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Jesse Pinkman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Pinkman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Steel Penn's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pinkman (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
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.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinkman is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Pinkman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Steel Penn trying to control the position here.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pinkman from controlling successfully. #T2#
Pinkman won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinkman controls the pace.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Pinkman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Pinkman postures up. #T3#
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinkman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pinkman prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Pinkman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Steel Penn trying to control here.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Pinkman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pinkman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pinkman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Steel Penn pulls Pinkman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Steel Penn has his foot on Pinkman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pinkman works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass. #T6#
Pinkman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn controlling Pinkman's posture.
Pinkman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steel Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Pinkman has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinkman is working away from the top position though.
Pinkman controlling the action here.
Pinkman prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.#T8#
Steel Penn wants to control but Pinkman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman tries to pass to full mount but Steel Penn defends it.
Pinkman content to control rather than advance.
Steel Penn gets full guard.#T9#
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Pinkman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pinkman (5) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn prevents Pinkman from moving into mount.
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.
Pinkman controls the position.
Steel Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Steel Penn is not content to let Pinkman control the position.#T10##SUB#
Pinkman seems to be looking for submissions.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.#T11#
Steel Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
Pinkman tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Steel Penn is trying to control the position here. Pinkman has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Steel Penn tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Pinkman jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tokugawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn somewhat.#TD2#
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tokugawa napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tokugawa's coaches at Takeda Clan Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tokugawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tokugawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (7) Steel Penn
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
Steel Penn looking to control but Tokugawa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tokugawa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Steel Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Tokugawa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tokugawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (10) Steel Penn
Tokugawa is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Steel Penn just content to control the position.
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.
Tokugawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokugawa is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Tokugawa stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
Steel Penn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tokugawa's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Steel Penn working away.
Tokugawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the position but Steel Penn is controlling the position.
Tokugawa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tokugawa (0) vs (12) Steel Penn
Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn maintains control.
Steel Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Tokugawa is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn prevents Tokugawa from getting the reversal.
Tokugawa wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent. #T6#
Tokugawa is working to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to control but Tokugawa has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Tokugawa is defending the position.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel Penn tries to pass to full mount but Tokugawa defends it.
Tokugawa wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tokugawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tokugawa is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (15) Steel Penn
Steel Penn controlling his opponent. #T9#
Tokugawa is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Tokugawa tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Steel Penn can't control as he wanted to and Tokugawa manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T10#
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is defending well.
Steel Penn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tokugawa (0) vs (18) Steel Penn#T11#
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
Steel Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T12#
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Steel Penn postures up.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel Penn controlling from the full mount.
Tokugawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tokugawa is looking to escape. #T13#
Steel Penn prevents Tokugawa from getting the reversal.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
Steel Penn trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn content just to control the position here. #T14#
Steel Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tokugawa is looking to escape.
Tokugawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa is squirming around, avoiding Steel Penn's attempts to control the action.
Tokugawa can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 18 to 0.
After the fight, Bjj Steel Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 28 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake dives in and scores a takedown into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Pancake's head. It's preventing any offense from Pancake, at least for the moment.
Pancake slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.#T1#
Steel Penn pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pancake is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Steel Penn#T3#
Steel Penn stays in close to Pancake's body and controls the position.
Pancake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Steel Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pancake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Pancake's legs - danger averted.
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.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pancake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
#T4##SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Pancake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel Penn has picked Pancake up and slammed him! Pancake can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel Penn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pancake is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Pancake is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pancake keeps Steel Penn under control for a moment.#T6#
Pancake tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn controls the position.
Pancake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steel Penn's best efforts.
Steel Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (2) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pancake is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel Penn has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn controlling from mount.
Pancake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (2) vs (11) Steel Penn#T8#
Steel Penn controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Steel Penn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pancake is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Steel Penn.
Pancake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steel Penn's guard. Nice work there by Pancake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (4) vs (11) Steel Penn
Pancake 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: Pancake (4) vs (13) Steel Penn#T9##SUB#
Pancake looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Steel Penn has picked Pancake up and slammed him! Pancake can't keep hold of the triangle and Steel Penn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (4) vs (16) Steel Penn
Steel Penn controlling the position.
Pancake is looking to reverse the position.
Pancake is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Pancake tries to bench press Steel Penn off him but Steel Penn keeps the position. #T10#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Pancake is working away.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Pancake tries to bench press Steel Penn off him but Steel Penn keeps the position. #T11#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pancake tries to buck Steel Penn off but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn controls the position.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pancake is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Steel Penn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Steel Penn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pancake is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ADWGC NY
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 20458 p4p, 452 weight class) and Rap Tori (ranked 3117 p4p, 273 weight class). Bjj Steel Penn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tori has closed the distance and engaged Steel Penn in a clinch.
Tori gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tori pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tori seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Tori has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Tori
Steel Penn is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but Tori has taken his back! Tori has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Steel Penn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tori pushes Steel Penn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 20463 p4p, 430 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1896 p4p, 185 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Morrison's choice of entrance music: Diary of a Madman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Morrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Morrison
Steel Penn regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison seems to be looking for submissions.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison is trying to control. Steel Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Morrison controlling the action here.
Morrison is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn trying to control but Morrison postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Morrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Morrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morrison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Morrison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Morrison 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.
Morrison working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Steel Penn's thigh. Steel Penn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Steel Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Morrison to get to half guard.
Morrison wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (8) Morrison
Morrison wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Morrison wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrison prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Steel Penn won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morrison is looking to advance position but Steel Penn won't allow it.
Morrison is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel Penn working a defensive guard here.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn won't allow Morrison to pass to mount.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Morrison pushes down on Steel Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Morrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morrison works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (11) Morrison
Steel Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Morrison stands and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (14) Morrison
Steel Penn regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morrison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (17) Morrison
Morrison seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Steel Penn is holding on tight.
Steel Penn is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
Steel Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Steel Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 17 to 0.
A relieved looking David Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 20541 p4p, 445 weight class) and Trymore Nkomo (ranked 6262 p4p, 395 weight class). Nkomo has chosen On the Floor as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Trymore Nkomo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (0) Nkomo
You can see the frustration on Nkomo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Steel Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steel Penn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nkomo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Trymore Nkomo had this to say: 'They don't call me "Brave" for nothing.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 21139 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 1119 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Charles napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (0) Charles
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.
Steel Penn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Charles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn but great work by Charles. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Charles
Charles trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Charles has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (4) vs (6) Charles
Charles controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (4) vs (9) Charles
Steel Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Charles is controlling the pace.
Steel Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steel Penn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Penn wants to control the position but Charles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Charles seems content to control.
Charles has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (12) Charles
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn can't escape the position.
Charles looking to control but Steel Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steel Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Charles has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (4) vs (15) Charles
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Charles's guard. Nice work there by Steel Penn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (6) vs (15) Charles
Steel Penn stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (15) Charles
Steel Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Charles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn's guard! Nice work there by Charles! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (17) Charles
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Charles has moved into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Charles wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Charles has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (9) vs (20) Charles
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Charles wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Charles trying to advance position but Steel Penn counters by regaining guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn 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: Steel Penn (11) vs (20) Charles
The fighters are battling for position here. Charles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charles's guard.
Steel Penn is looking to pass Charles's guard but actually Charles recovers to full guard.
Charles keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Charles is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Charles has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (22) Charles
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Charles has passed into half guard.
Steel Penn gets full guard.
Charles is pushing down on Steel Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Steel Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Charles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Steel Penn is not content to let Charles control the position.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Charles won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Steel Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Charles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Charles in particular looking to stall.
Steel Penn trying to control here.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard but Charles has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (25) Charles
Charles can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel Penn is looking to escape.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles tries to control but Steel Penn wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 25 to 11.
Rubens Charles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 8475 p4p, 625 weight class) and Conor The Highlander (ranked 4286 p4p, 418 weight class). The Highlander has chosen Notorious Biggie Small as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Conor The Highlander!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Highlander pulls guard successfully.
The Highlander wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Highlander is keeping the position for now.
The Highlander keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Highlander wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but The Highlander is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but The Highlander is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
The Highlander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn prevents The Highlander from improving his position.
The Highlander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Highlander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but The Highlander is keeping the position.
The Highlander lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) The Highlander
The Highlander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Highlander has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Highlander wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
The Highlander content to stall in guard here.
The Highlander must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Highlander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (2) The Highlander
The Highlander prevents Steel Penn from improving position.
The Highlander tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's The Highlander going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
You can see the frustration on The Highlander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The Highlander stops Steel Penn from passing to mount.
The Highlander regains half guard.
The Highlander is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander is looking to control Steel Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Highlander avoid being mounted?
Steel Penn passes into side control, despite The Highlander's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (2) The Highlander
Steel Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Highlander, who protects the arm well.
The Highlander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Highlander wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
The Highlander tries to improve position but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for The Highlander! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (9) vs (2) The Highlander
The Highlander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Highlander might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel Penn wants to control the pace but The Highlander is squirming around nicely.
The Highlander slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The Highlander wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
The Highlander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
The Highlander is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Highlander keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander 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: Steel Penn (9) vs (6) The Highlander
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter inform us that The Highlander has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
The Highlander is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel Penn for a finish.
Steel Penn trying to control but not successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - The Highlander's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Steel Penn is in a bad position with The Highlander working for a choke. Steel Penn manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (6) The Highlander
The Highlander wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but The Highlander is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The Highlander keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
The Highlander 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (8) The Highlander
The Highlander passes Steel Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Highlander trying to control the action but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
The Highlander is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by The Highlander.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but The Highlander has control of the leg.
The Highlander is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Highlander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by The Highlander.
The Highlander looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Highlander is one step ahead there.
The Highlander wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander forces his way into half guard.
The Highlander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel Penn is pressing down on The Highlander's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Highlander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but The Highlander postures up.
The Highlander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
The Highlander wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
The Highlander is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Highlander trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Highlander drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (8) The Highlander
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
The Highlander is looking to regain half guard here but Steel Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
The Highlander struggling a bit here.
The Highlander gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (17) vs (8) The Highlander
Steel Penn avoids the attempt from The Highlander to control.
The Highlander working to try and regain half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The Highlander looks winded!
Steel Penn throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! The Highlander has his hands clasped together but Steel Penn breaks the hold and The Highlander is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Steel Penn!
Our winner, Bjj Steel Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 6678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 58 p4p, 12 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jolly Leg Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Byrd moves into the clinch.
Byrd manages to pull guard.
Byrd wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in to control the position.
Let's hope that Byrd 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 trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Byrd.
Byrd is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
Byrd working a defensive guard here.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd has Steel Penn pulled in close to control his posture.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn won't allow Byrd to sweep him here.
Byrd is controlling Steel Penn's posture.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn stays in close to Byrd's body and controls the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Byrd 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.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Byrd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Byrd holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Steel Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel Penn postures up.
Byrd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn is one step ahead there.
Byrd pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Steel Penn won't allow Byrd to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Byrd is keeping the position.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Byrd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Double XX. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Byrd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Byrd is trying to keep Steel Penn in close.
Steel Penn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Byrd manages to get to full guard.
Steel Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Byrd wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Byrd keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrd is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Byrd is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn looking to improve position, pressing down on Byrd's thigh with his hand. Byrd seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Steel Penn paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Steel Penn's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Byrd picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jolly Leg Byrd!
Jolly Leg Byrd looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hello, top 10!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 5766 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 3122 p4p, 151 weight class). Gustavo Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Santos gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos controlling the action here.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Steel Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is continuing to stall.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn has Santos pulled in close to control his posture.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling Santos's posture.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Santos
Steel Penn is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Santos trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Santos wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Steel Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Steel Penn pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Santos is staying active underneath Steel Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Santos defending well.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos gets full guard.
Steel Penn advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steel Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Steel Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Steel Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Santos 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.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Santos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Santos.
Steel Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Santos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Santos
Steel Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Santos
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (4) Santos
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos is trying to control Steel Penn's posture but Steel Penn avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Bjj 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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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rubens Charles (ranked 4009 p4p, 194 weight class) and Bjj Steel Penn (ranked 5749 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rubens Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn fails to land the takedown.
Steel Penn with a poor takedown
and Charles counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Penn fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Charles passes into half guard.
Charles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Steel Penn gets back to full guard.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Charles wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel Penn is retaining full guard.
Charles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn is controlling Charles's posture.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles 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.
Charles being controlled here momentarily.
Steel Penn 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: Charles (2) vs (2) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
Charles is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Steel Penn stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Charles! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Steel Penn
Charles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Charles defends it.
Charles wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Charles is defending the position.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Charles is having none of it.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Charles is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel Penn prevents Charles from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Charles is defending the position.
Charles is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Charles trying to control here.
Steel Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Charles to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Steel Penn passes Charles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles is not content to let Steel Penn control the position.
Steel Penn is controlling the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Charles is trying to control but can't.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Charles won't allow it.
Charles trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Charles is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Charles tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Charles gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn and Daniello Pablo. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daniello Pablo enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pablo rushes Steel Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pablo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pablo has picked Steel Penn up - he's going for a ride! Pablo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Pablo
Pablo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is looking to control Pablo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Pablo is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn is in trouble now - Pablo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Pablo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo fails to move to back control.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Pablo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pablo working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up.
Pablo working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn prevents Pablo from taking his back.
Pablo trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Pablo isn't that keen on the idea.
Pablo wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pablo.
Pablo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steel Penn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steel Penn shrugs it off.
Pablo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steel Penn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Pablo
Pablo working a defensive guard here.
Pablo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo 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.
Pablo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pablo can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pablo won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pablo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pablo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pablo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pablo is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablo 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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo working a defensive guard here.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pablo looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Pablo is keeping the position.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Pablo working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo trying to control the position.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablo working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn pushes down on Pablo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pablo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pablo.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo 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.
Pablo 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pablo wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pablo can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo is trying to control but can't.
Pablo tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
Pablo tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Pablo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn prevents Pablo from improving his position.
Steel Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Pablo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pablo has his feet on Steel Penn's thighs here. He's pushed Steel Penn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel Penn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniello Pablo!
Daniello Pablo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn and Bjj Steel. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn somewhat.
Steel Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steel.
Steel Penn tries to counter by clinching up but Steel breaks away and moves out of range.
Steel drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Steel
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Steel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Steel
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Steel Penn struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel slows the pace down.
Steel laying and praying for a moment but Steel Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Steel Penn tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel stopping the sweep attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steel Penn 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: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Steel
Steel Penn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Steel looking for submissions off his back.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Steel 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.
Steel Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn is trying to control. Steel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel Penn is stalling here. Steel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Steel Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (9) Steel
Steel trying to control the position but Steel Penn is working away.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel controls the position.
Steel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (2) vs (11) Steel
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Steel Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Steel Penn wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steel 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. Steel eventually gives up the hold.
Steel is thwarting Steel Penn's attempts to control the position.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel Penn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Steel 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.
Steel controlling the pace.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Steel Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn, not yet.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Steel 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Steel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Steel Penn trying to control but Steel postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel wants to pass to mount but Steel Penn is defending the position.
Steel is still trying to improve position.
Steel controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Bjj Steel 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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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
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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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn and Max Cage. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Cage!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cage clinches up with Steel Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.
Steel Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cage has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Steel Penn after a bit of a struggle.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Steel Penn.
Cage prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cage is defending well.
Cage is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Steel Penn can't fight it off and eventually Cage manages to take the fight to the floor. Steel Penn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Cage
Cage is looking to pass into half guard but Steel Penn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steel Penn is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Cage
Steel Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Steel Penn has passed into half guard!
Cage wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves into full mount! Cage won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Cage
Steel Penn content just to control the position here.
Cage looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (8) vs (2) Cage
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.
Cage rolls, trying to escape but Steel Penn keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Steel Penn really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Cage is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Steel Penn has locked on a rear naked choke here! Cage is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel Penn!
A relieved looking Bjj Steel Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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