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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bruno Del Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Del Castillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Del Castillo counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Castillo (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn looking to control.
Del Castillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Del Castillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn is trying to keep Del Castillo in close.
Del Castillo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Castillo is working away from the top position though.
Penn wants to improve his position but Del Castillo is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Del Castillo seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Castillo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to roll over but Del Castillo keeps him under control.
Penn wants to control but Del Castillo is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Del Castillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Castillo wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Del Castillo is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn won't allow Del Castillo to pass to mount.
Penn is looking to control Del Castillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Del Castillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn wants to sweep here but Del Castillo controlling him for the moment.
Del Castillo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Castillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Castillo passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Castillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Castillo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Castillo won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Penn is trying to control the position but Del Castillo postures up.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Castillo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Penn pushes a forearm under Del Castillo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Del Castillo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Penn! |
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