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TWGC 44 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adeoluwa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (2) Penn
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
Penn controlling from the top position.
Adeoluwa pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Adeoluwa defending well.
Adeoluwa is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Adeoluwa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is pressing down on Adeoluwa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adeoluwa is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Adeoluwa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adeoluwa trying to control from the bottom.
Adeoluwa won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn is trying to control. Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Penn content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adeoluwa is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Penn is looking to advance position but Adeoluwa won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Adeoluwa controlling the position well.
Adeoluwa is breathing heavily.
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adeoluwa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Adeoluwa is working away.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Penn postures up.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adeoluwa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn controlling the pace.
Penn is looking to advance position but Adeoluwa won't allow it.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adeoluwa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Adeoluwa defending well.
Penn stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (5) Penn
Penn has hold of Adeoluwa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adeoluwa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to take Adeoluwa's back here but Adeoluwa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn has control of Adeoluwa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Adeoluwa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Adeoluwa (2) vs (8) Penn
Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adeoluwa is defending well though. Penn let's go of the attempt for now.
Penn is riding his opponent, not letting Adeoluwa buck him off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for the RNC.
Adeoluwa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Penn working for a choke but Adeoluwa is defending well.
Penn looking for the choke from the back.
Penn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adeoluwa's body.
Penn looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa trying to control the hands but Penn won't let him.
Penn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adeoluwa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Penn controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is hanging on to Adeoluwa's back as he tries to escape.
Penn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adeoluwa.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Penn.
Adeoluwa tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
Penn has good solid back control here.
Penn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Adeoluwa prevents Penn from getting a body triangle.
Penn controls the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn working for the choke.
Penn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adeoluwa.
Penn has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Adeoluwa! Can he survive? No! He's out! Penn gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Penn!
The defeated Chukwu Adeoluwa had this to say: 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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