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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Fry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fry (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fry is keeping the position.
Penn stands and throws Fry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fry (0) vs (5) Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fry (0) vs (7) Penn
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Fry is in no mood to give up.
Fry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has isolated one of Fry's arms. Fry looking to fight him off but Penn twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Penn! |
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