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TWGC 24 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 2496 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 3565 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 10 wins and 6 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn clinches.
Be Nize gets underhooks to prevent Steel Penn's takedown attempt.
Steel Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Be Nize pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steel Penn moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Be Nize gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Be Nize pulls his leg out and moves away.
Be Nize has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steel Penn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Be Nize manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Be Nize can't fight it off and eventually Steel Penn manages to take the fight to the floor. Be Nize looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (0) Be Nize
Be Nize trying to control the position.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Be Nize.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Be Nize swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Be Nize manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Be Nize
Steel Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Steel Penn has his foot on Be Nize's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Be Nize works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.
Be Nize drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Steel Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Be Nize has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (2) Be Nize
Be Nize is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Be Nize manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steel Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (4) Be Nize
Steel Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Be Nize defends it easily.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Be Nize is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Be Nize is one step ahead there.
Be Nize looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Be Nize uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (7) Be Nize
Steel Penn tries to buck Be Nize off but Be Nize is having none of it.
Be Nize tries to advance to mount but can't.
Be Nize is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steel Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Steel Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Be Nize postures up.
Be Nize is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Be Nize.
Be Nize is looking for a kimura but Steel Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Be Nize to get the leverage.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Be Nize pulls his head out easily.
Be Nize seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steel Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Be Nize passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (10) Be Nize
Steel Penn wants to hold on but Be Nize pushes him away.
Be Nize tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steel Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel Penn is staying active underneath Be Nize, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel Penn has his feet on Be Nize's thighs here. He's pushed Be Nize 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! Be Nize screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Steel Penn!
A very excited looking The Steel Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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