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TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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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