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CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone PBP Commentary |
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 34 wins and 22 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simone to the ground. Steel is now in Simone's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Simone
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simone for as long as he can get away with.
Steel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone looking to control.
Simone is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simone has his feet on Steel's thighs here. He's pushed Steel 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 screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Joey Simone 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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