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WVTSW S01 WK3A PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4091 p4p, 357 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 3922 p4p, 347 weight class). Silverio comes to the cage accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio moves into the clinch.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silverio pulls guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn passes into half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Penn
Silverio pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Penn
Penn working for the choke.
Silverio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Penn gets his way!
Silverio turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Penn
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Penn moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silverio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Penn
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
What's Penn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (7) vs (8) Penn
Penn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Silverio escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (8) Penn
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn 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.
Penn has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (8) Penn
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (15) vs (8) Penn
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Silverio prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (18) vs (8) Penn
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Silverio has a good base and remains in mount.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn tries to control Silverio's body but Silverio pushes him off. Penn squirms to his side and now Silverio has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (21) vs (8) Penn
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Penn showing good submission defense here.
Penn rolls, trying to escape but Silverio keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silverio is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (21) vs (10) Penn
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (10) Penn
Penn working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (26) vs (10) Penn
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
Carlos Silverio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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