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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Pennyworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey Pennyworth has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Pennyworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Pennyworth as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravano misses the target.
Pennyworth attempts a counter takedown but Gravano avoids it well and moves away.
Pennyworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gravano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pennyworth.
Pennyworth appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pennyworth cracks Gravano with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Pennyworth.
Gravano darts in and clinches Pennyworth up against the cage.
Gravano's coach down at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gravano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pennyworth is trying to maintain a safe position but Gravano gets an underhook and turns Pennyworth into the cage.
Gravano looking for a takedown.
Gravano trying to land knees to the body.
Gravano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pennyworth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gravano avoids a wild elbow strike from Pennyworth.
Pennyworth lands an elbow just above Gravano 's eye.
Pennyworth can't find room to land a body shot as Gravano controls the action.
Pennyworth blocks a body shot from Gravano.
Pennyworth is trying to stall.
Pennyworth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gravano.
Harvey Pennyworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Gravano.
Pennyworth comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pennyworth.
Pennyworth is pressed up against the cage. Gravano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pennyworth down to the mat. Pennyworth avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gravano misses with a two punch combination.
Pennyworth lands a jab to the nose.
Pennyworth lands a jab to the head.
Pennyworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Pennyworth does it's job there.
Pennyworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gravano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gravano takes one on the button.
It looks like Sammy Gravano has been cut.
Pennyworth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gravano momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pennyworth clobbers Gravano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gravano darts in and clinches Pennyworth up against the cage.
Gravano is trying to break free.
Gravano goes for a takedown attempt but Pennyworth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gravano rushes Pennyworth and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennyworth lands an elbow inside.
Pennyworth gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pennyworth is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gravano takes an elbow to the temple.
Pennyworth wants to stall.
Gravano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pennyworth is defending well.
Pennyworth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pennyworth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pennyworth lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pennyworth avoiding damage.
Gravano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pennyworth after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennyworth lands with a right to the head.
Gravano lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gravano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gravano passes Pennyworth's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gravano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gravano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gravano winds up and cracks Pennyworth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gravano wants to control but Pennyworth is keeping him busy.
Pennyworth wants to get back to full guard.
Gravano is keen to just control but Pennyworth is a slippery customer.
Gravano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gravano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pennyworth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pennyworth tries to get out of the position.
Pennyworth is breathing heavily.
Pennyworth wants to improve his position but Gravano is controlling well.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gravano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravano thows a huge punch but Pennyworth dodges it nicely.
Gravano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gravano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravano decides to return to a standing position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Pennyworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Pennyworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Gravano's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pennyworth misses with an elbow strike.
Gravano misses with a body punch.
Gravano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pennyworth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gravano scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gravano connects with a nice short shot to Pennyworth's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gravano lands a nice short elbow.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pennyworth taking some punishment here, with Gravano in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennyworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gravano.
Pennyworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gravano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pennyworth taking some punishment here, with Gravano in his half guard.
Gravano stands up from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennyworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravano.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennyworth tries to clinch there but Gravano circles away.
Pennyworth is looking to clinch.
Pennyworth tries to clinch there but Gravano circles away.
Gravano moves into the clinch.
Gravano has Pennyworth pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gravano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pennyworth tumbling to the mat - Gravano dives into Pennyworth's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gravano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gravano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravano throws a strike but Pennyworth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gravano has his feet on Pennyworth's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harvey Pennyworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gravano scores with the left hand. Pennyworth knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravano moves into the clinch successfully.
Gravano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pennyworth tries a body shot but Gravano blocks it.
Pennyworth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gravano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pennyworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pennyworth tries to sprawl but Gravano drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gravano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gravano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gravano working over Pennyworth with some ground and pound. Pennyworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pennyworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gravano on the ground.
Gravano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gravano lands a nice short elbow.
Gravano trying to control from half guard but Pennyworth is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravano thows a huge punch but Pennyworth dodges it nicely.
Gravano working over Pennyworth with some ground and pound. Pennyworth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pennyworth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gravano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pennyworth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gravano scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gravano is nestled in close to Pennyworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gravano wants to take a breather but Pennyworth is having none of it.
Gravano passes to side control.
Gravano is working to tighten his grip on Pennyworth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pennyworth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gravano is really squeezing tight and eventually Pennyworth passes out! Gravano breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sammy Gravano!
Sammy Gravano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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