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CWC 387 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 London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Bjj Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Archer moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Steel Penn.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Archer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Steel Penn passes into half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steel Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer wants to control the action here but instead Steel Penn manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Steel Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Archer doesn't allow it.
Steel Penn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Steel Penn's guard. A big mistake from Steel Penn there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (3) Steel Penn
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel Penn's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Archer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn 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 is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn is still trying to improve position.
Archer passes Steel Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Archer seems to be looking for submissions.
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control from half guard but Steel Penn is working away.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (8) vs (3) Steel Penn
Steel Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Archer prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Archer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has an active guard here but Archer has managed to pass into half guard.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer pushing down on Steel Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer is keen to just control but Steel Penn is a slippery customer.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position.
Steel Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer prevents Steel Penn from improving his position.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Steel Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Steel Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Archer 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 Archer.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel Penn moves into full guard.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archer escapes and throws Steel Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (3) Steel Penn
Archer controlling from side mount.
Steel Penn tries to bench press Archer off him but Archer keeps the position.
Archer wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping him busy.
Steel Penn tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (13) vs (3) Steel Penn
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to improve his position but Archer has taken his back! Archer has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Steel Penn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Archer pushes Steel Penn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Able Archer!
An out of breath Able Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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