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ADWGC 9 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kron Silva (ranked 1086 p4p, 115 weight class) and Free Agent Steel Penn (ranked 7038 p4p, 440 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kron Silva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kron Silva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Steel Penn
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva (0) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Silva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Steel Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Steel Penn from advancing position.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Steel Penn has Silva in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (6) Steel Penn
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva 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 Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Steel Penn has gone for a leg lock! Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel Penn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Steel Penn. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (7) vs (8) Steel Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Steel Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Silva's guard! Nice work there by Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (7) vs (10) Steel Penn
Silva trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (10) Steel Penn
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steel Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Steel Penn's legs - danger averted.
Steel Penn has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (9) vs (12) Steel Penn
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!
Steel Penn pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva gets full guard.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (12) Steel Penn
Steel Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Steel Penn defends the submission attempt.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva 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 Silva has Steel Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (11) vs (14) Steel Penn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to pass into half guard but Silva pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Silva is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (14) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Silva postures up.
Silva 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 Silva.
Silva is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Steel Penn defends it.
Steel Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Steel Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva forces his way into half guard.
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (13) vs (16) Steel Penn
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (15) vs (16) Steel Penn
Steel Penn is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (15) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Steel Penn wants to take a breather but Silva manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (17) vs (20) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Steel Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel Penn manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Steel Penn's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Silva stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 20 to 17.
During a confident post fight interview, Free Agent Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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