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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Hoyce Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Penn gets underhooks to prevent Gracias's takedown attempt.
Gracias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn has hold of one of Gracias's legs. Gracias is fighting the takedown attempt but Penn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Gracias
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: Penn (2) vs (2) Gracias
Penn keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penn trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Gracias trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Gracias
Penn tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Gracias isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't escape the position.
Penn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracias looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias content just to control the position here.
Penn wants to hold on but Gracias pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracias avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn tries to improve his position but Gracias has taken his back! Gracias has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Penn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracias pushes Penn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hoyce Gracias!
Hoyce Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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