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TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn and Willy Wonka. Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Willy Wonka has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wonka is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steel Penn to the mat. Steel Penn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Wonka
Wonka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Steel Penn has control of Wonka's left arm, preventing Wonka from doing any damage.
Wonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wonka wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Wonka drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Wonka
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wonka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wonka 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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wonka looking for a sweep. Not yet Wonka, not yet.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Wonka is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Steel Penn rolls with it to try and escape but Wonka cranks on the arm and Steel Penn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Wonka!
In his post fight interview, Willy Wonka gave a big smile as he said 'It's time for me to walk away from this sport. I'm glad to have got this win and been able to walk away with a W. Not too many guys get that chance. And one last thing, Suck My Dick Lik!'.
The Steel Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back. '. |
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