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Hawaii Grappling 5 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Water's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Water won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Water looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Water is defending well.
Water knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Water is defending well.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Water keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn controlling the pace.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Penn is pressing down on Water's thigh, looking to free his foot. Water is holding on for now.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Water defends the submission attempt.
Penn is looking to advance position but Water won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Water is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Water doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Water really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Water frees his head quite easily.
Penn with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Water is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Penn!
Our winner, Luke Penn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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