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ADWGC NY PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tor Lovig (ranked 3536 p4p, 294 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 6740 p4p, 411 weight class). Lovig comes to the cage accompanied by . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tor Lovig! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Steel Penn shoots in and drives through. Lovig sprawls well.
Free Agent Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lovig defends well and Steel Penn ends up having to push Lovig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lovig bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lovig (4) vs (0) Steel Penn
We've been hearing that Lovig has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lovig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lovig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel Penn keeps working.
Steel Penn is trying to improve his position.
Lovig wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovig has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Steel Penn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lovig (6) vs (0) Steel Penn
Lovig is looking to work his way around to Steel Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lovig moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (9) vs (0) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lovig is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lovig is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steel Penn tries to break free.
Lovig tries to keep control of the position but Steel Penn is staying busy.
Lovig controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovig doesn't have the hooks in and Steel Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lovig (9) vs (2) Steel Penn
Steel Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lovig (9) vs (5) Steel Penn
Lovig tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Penn trying to control the position but Lovig is working away.
Lovig tries to control but Steel Penn manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lovig (9) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Steel Penn working for the choke.
Steel Penn keeps control of the position as Lovig tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steel Penn not allowing Lovig to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn looking to break Lovig's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lovig remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Steel Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lovig rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lovig is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lovig is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Lovig trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Lovig is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Steel Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovig wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lovig is working hard here to advance position.
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lovig trying to control from the bottom.
Lovig is looking to improve his position.
Lovig is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Steel Penn has latched onto it... Big trouble! Steel Penn pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lovig is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Agent Steel Penn!
A relieved looking Free Agent 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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