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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK3A
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 4091 p4p, 357 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 3922 p4p, 347 weight class). Silverio comes to the cage accompanied by Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silverio moves into the clinch.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silverio pulls guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
Silverio wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Silverio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn passes into half guard.
Silverio is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn wants to take a breather but Silverio is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silverio defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silverio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penn advances to half guard.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for a kimura but Silverio is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silverio regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Silverio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (0) Penn
Silverio pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Silverio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Penn
Penn working for the choke.
Silverio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Penn gets his way!
Silverio turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Penn
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silverio is working away from the top position though.
Penn moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silverio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (7) vs (4) Penn
Silverio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
What's Penn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silverio off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (7) vs (8) Penn
Penn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Silverio escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (9) vs (8) Penn
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Penn has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Silverio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silverio works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (12) vs (8) Penn
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Silverio defends easily.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silverio escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (15) vs (8) Penn
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Silverio trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.
Silverio prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to improve his position but Silverio is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in trouble now - Silverio has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (18) vs (8) Penn
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Silverio tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Silverio has a good base and remains in mount.
Silverio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Silverio wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Silverio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverio is looking to work his way around to Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Silverio avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn tries to control Silverio's body but Silverio pushes him off. Penn squirms to his side and now Silverio has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silverio (21) vs (8) Penn
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Penn showing good submission defense here.
Penn rolls, trying to escape but Silverio keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn just trying to survive but Silverio is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Silverio is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
Silverio doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (21) vs (10) Penn
Silverio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silverio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (23) vs (10) Penn
Penn working for a triangle but Silverio defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (26) vs (10) Penn
And that's the end of the fight!
Silverio takes the fight on points by 26 to 10.
Carlos Silverio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK2A
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 3885 p4p, 348 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1304 p4p, 160 weight class). Kaz McStafferson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) McStafferson
Penn wants to control from the top but McStafferson keeps moving.
McStafferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McStafferson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (0) McStafferson
McStafferson tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to control the action but McStafferson is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn'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.
McStafferson tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has hold of McStafferson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McStafferson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Penn cranks the arm and McStafferson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McStafferson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddy Penn!
Freddy Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WVTSW S01 WK1A
Date: Jun 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 3856 p4p, 372 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 19216 p4p, 493 weight class). Freddy Penn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Schultz
Penn trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to hold on to Schultz's head to control him but Schultz postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn'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.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Schultz
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Schultz is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn pushing down on Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Schultz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Schultz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (2) vs (6) Schultz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schultz defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (6) Schultz
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schultz is positioning himself well to prevent Penn advancing to mount.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Schultz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schultz is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Schultz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Schultz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Schultz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Schultz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (10) Schultz
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Let's hope that Schultz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz controlling the position from side mount.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schultz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Schultz happy to just control the position for now.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schultz's best efforts.
Schultz stalling.
It looks like Schultz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schultz prevents Penn from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Mullen wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
#SUB#
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mullen is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn is trying to control. Mullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullen wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penn wants to take Mullen's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Penn looking to control but Mullen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mullen 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.
Mullen is looking to get to half guard.
Mullen is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Penn working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Mullen turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Penn off and cradles Mullen's limp body as Penn celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Freddy Penn!
After the fight, Freddy Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1958 p4p, 259 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 20741 p4p, 625 weight class). Mazzini comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mazzini (4) vs (0) Penn
Mazzini laying and praying for a moment but Penn takes advantage and regains half guard.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazzini pulls his head out easily.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazzini pulls his head out easily.
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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Mazzini eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Mazzini sits in half guard.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is in trouble now - Mazzini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (7) vs (0) Penn
Penn is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazzini looking to secure an arm triangle but Penn defends it well.
Penn is controlling an arm, preventing Mazzini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Penn can't escape the position.
Mazzini tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to escape the mount but Mazzini keeps good control and instead manages to take Penn's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (10) vs (0) Penn
Mazzini has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Penn wants to escape the position.
Mazzini trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Penn right now.
Mazzini controlling from the back.
Mazzini looking to break Penn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Penn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mazzini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Penn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mazzini gets his way!
Penn trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying to control momentarily.
Penn can't escape the position.
Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mazzini's guard. Nice work there by Penn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (10) vs (2) Penn
Mazzini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (12) vs (2) Penn
Mazzini advances to half guard.
Mazzini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mazzini wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is pressing down on Mazzini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mazzini defends well.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Mazzini defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn is staying active underneath Mazzini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn wants to control but Mazzini is keeping busy.
Penn tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazzini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazzini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Mazzini pushes his legs off easily.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazzini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Mazzini tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Mazzini works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (15) vs (2) Penn
Mazzini fails to move to back control.
Penn has given up his back. Will we see Mazzini going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (18) vs (2) Penn
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini controls the action.
Penn has hold of Mazzini's leg, trying to break free but it's let Mazzini lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Penn is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Mazzini throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ADWGC 7
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 5786 p4p, 536 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 20924 p4p, 624 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diallo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Africa soukouss. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Youssoufa Diallo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diallo (0) vs (2) Penn
Diallo is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diallo won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn prevents Diallo from improving his position.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diallo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diallo actively working from the bottom here.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Diallo trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Penn is thwarting Diallo's attempts to control the position.
Diallo 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.
Penn is keen to just control but Diallo is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diallo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn tries to control but Diallo wriggling away.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn working for a submission but Diallo is keeping him at bay.
Diallo tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diallo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diallo wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Diallo is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Diallo doesn't allow it.
Diallo wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Diallo can't escape the position.
Diallo has given up his back here. Will Penn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (0) vs (8) Penn
Penn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diallo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Penn has the hooks in. Diallo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diallo trying to control the action but Penn just sinks the hooks in.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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, Diallo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diallo wants to escape the position.
Diallo is working hard here to advance position.
Penn not allowing Diallo to control his hands.
Diallo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Penn's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diallo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Diallo escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (8) Penn
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn wants to improve his position but Diallo is controlling well.
Diallo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Diallo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn working for a triangle but Diallo defends it easily.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diallo defends well.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diallo defends well.
Penn has an active guard here but Diallo has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Diallo.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Diallo has control of the leg.
Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diallo wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diallo prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Diallo is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diallo trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (2) vs (10) Penn
Diallo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (10) Penn
Diallo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diallo looking to pass the guard.
Diallo trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diallo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diallo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diallo (4) vs (12) Penn
Diallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Diallo defends the submission attempt.
Diallo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Diallo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diallo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diallo trying to control the position.
Diallo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diallo has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Diallo is retaining full guard.
Diallo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diallo working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Diallo is breathing heavily.
Penn passes Diallo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diallo (4) vs (15) Penn
Diallo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Penn has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diallo (4) vs (18) Penn
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn working for the choke.
Diallo trying to control the position but Penn manages to sink in the hooks.
Penn patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well,Diallo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Penn is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diallo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diallo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Diallo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn is pressing down on Diallo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diallo is holding on for now.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Diallo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diallo is trying to control but can't.
Diallo is looking to improve his position.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diallo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Diallo trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Diallo wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diallo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 18 to 4.
After the fight, Freddy Penn was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
ADWGC 1
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 20893 p4p, 563 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 375 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Declan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Declan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Declan
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Declan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Declan
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Declan controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Declan
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Declan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Declan sees it coming and defends easily.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
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 pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Declan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (7) Declan
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Declan is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan is posturing up here but Penn has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Declan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Declan has to tap! Slick submission there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Penn!
Freddy Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1372 p4p, 172 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 21099 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone comes to the cage accompanied by You'll Never Walk Alone. Joe Bone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bone (0) vs (4) Penn
Bone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bone is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bone has locked up a guillotine! Bone's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Penn is holding on here and Bone must be using up a lot of energy. Penn has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bone gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Bone!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Bone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alejandro Scott (ranked 2444 p4p, 331 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 21094 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Alejandro - Lady Gaga. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Alejandro Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Penn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Scott keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Scott moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Scott is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scott's guard.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to keep Penn in close.
Scott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (5) Penn
Penn tries for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Scott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scott defends it well.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Scott is controlling Penn's trapped leg to prevent Penn from advancing to side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents Scott from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
Scott is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (0) vs (8) Penn
Scott can't escape the position.
Penn fails to take his opponent's back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Scott to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Scott shrugs it off.
Penn seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Scott is holding on tight.
Penn prevents Scott from getting the reversal.
Scott tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Scott wants to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn fails to move to back control.
Penn tries to control but Scott wriggling away.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Scott 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.
Scott is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scott avoid being mounted?
Penn is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it.
Scott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Scott still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Scott has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (8) Penn
Scott goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Penn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scott but great work by Penn. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (4) vs (12) Penn
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn works to advance to full mount. Scott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (4) vs (14) Penn
Scott tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Scott moves into full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 14 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Freddy Penn started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 21489 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 4749 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Brown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots and misses
and Brown moves into the clinch.
Penn lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Brown
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown is continuing to stall.
Penn stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Brown in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Brown
Penn keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (2) Brown
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (7) vs (2) Brown
Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (7) vs (6) Brown
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Penn tries to break free.
Brown is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Brown. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (9) vs (6) Brown
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Brown is looking to control Penn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Penn is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents Brown from improving his position.
Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (9) vs (8) Brown
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (9) vs (11) Brown
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Brown postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to move to mount but Penn blocks the move with his legs.
Penn looking for a sweep but Brown has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (9) vs (13) Brown
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown wants to take Penn's back but he can't do it this time.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Penn stops Brown from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Penn's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Penn tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Penn (9) vs (16) Brown
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Penn is defending well though. Brown let's go of the attempt for now.
Penn tries to escape but Brown has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brown tightening his grip on Penn, looking for the choke.
Brown trying to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Penn looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brown.
Penn trying to control the action but Brown just sinks the hooks in.
Brown tries to keep control of the position but Penn is staying busy.
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (11) vs (16) Brown
Brown keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (11) vs (18) Brown
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (13) vs (18) Brown
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (16) vs (18) Brown
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (16) vs (20) Brown
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 20 to 16.
A very excited looking Daniel Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Martin Hewitt (ranked 9070 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Penn (ranked 21493 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Freddy Penn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Martin Hewitt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewitt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hewitt.
Hewitt is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hewitt down to the mat. Hewitt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Hewitt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hewitt (2) vs (0) Penn
Martin Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Penn.
Hewitt is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hewitt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hewitt 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.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hewitt wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt looking to pass the guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Hewitt defends easily.
Hewitt lying in Penn's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Penn decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hewitt taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Penn! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn (ranked 5767 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 3961 p4p, 471 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arias has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Arias
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.
Arias controls the action.
Penn can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias looking for the RNC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to escape the position.
Arias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arias controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Penn right now.
Arias has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Penn is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Arias working for a choke but Penn is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penn for a finish.
Penn trying to control the hands but Arias won't let him.
Arias looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Penn taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rumina Sato and Freddy Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rumina Sato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sato looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sato (2) vs (0) Penn
Sato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sato's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Sato postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sato pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sato looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sato has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn won't allow Sato to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sato seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Sato is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (5) vs (0) Penn
Sato avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Sato controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn has given up his back here. Will Sato look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Sato (8) vs (0) Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to break free.
Sato biding his time, controlling Penn.
Penn just trying to survive but Sato is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sato controlling the positon.
Penn tries to escape but Sato has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Penn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sato.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but not successfully.
Sato biding his time, controlling Penn.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sato doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (8) vs (2) Penn
Penn preventing the sweep.
Sato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sato keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Sato looking for a sweep. Not yet Sato, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (10) vs (2) Penn
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (10) vs (4) Penn
Sato is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (12) vs (4) Penn
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn controlling the position well.
Sato trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Sato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sato in particular looking to stall.
Penn is looking to control Sato's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Sato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sato performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn is controlling Sato's trapped leg to prevent Sato from advancing to side control.
Sato trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Sato is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (15) vs (4) Penn
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sato controlling the position easily from mount.
Sato continues to stall.
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (15) vs (6) Penn
Sato controlling the position.
More hug and hope from Sato.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
Sato is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sato is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sato takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Rumina Sato really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Jones and Freddy Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Penn and move into the clinch.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Penn.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Jones rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (0) Penn
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (2) Penn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into half guard.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Jones tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Penn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Penn
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
Jones won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Penn
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Penn prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Penn moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Jones (2) vs (11) Penn
Penn is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Penn let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Penn's arms.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (4) vs (11) Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (15) Penn
Jones can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Penn jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (18) Penn
Penn trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones looking for a sweep but Penn has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (4) vs (20) Penn
Jones tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Penn prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (23) Penn
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Penn pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (26) Penn
Penn content just to control the position here.
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Penn.
Penn trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones prevents Penn from taking his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
Penn is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Penn trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Jones looking for a kimura from the bottom but Penn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (29) Penn
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn controls the position.
Jones tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
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 moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones (4) vs (31) Penn
Jones gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Penn escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (4) vs (34) Penn
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (8) vs (34) Penn
Penn turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (8) vs (36) Penn
Penn wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick and Freddy Penn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Quick instigates a clinch.
Penn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Quick regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Penn
Quick has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Penn has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (5) Penn
Quick tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Quick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Quick is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddy Penn! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wrestler McWrestleface and Freddy Penn. Freddy Penn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wrestler McWrestleface! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Freddy Penn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McWrestleface.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
McWrestleface looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestler McWrestleface. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
McWrestleface tries to counter with a takedown but Penn is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
McWrestleface half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Penn dives in and grabs McWrestleface's left leg, looking for a takedown. McWrestleface pushes down on Penn's head and hops out.
Penn fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McWrestleface to the ground. Penn is now in McWrestleface's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McWrestleface (0) vs (2) Penn
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestleface working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
McWrestleface throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Penn escapes and throws McWrestleface's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: McWrestleface (0) vs (5) Penn
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestleface struggling a bit here.
McWrestleface being controlled for a moment.
McWrestleface is trying to improve his position.
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McWrestleface manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McWrestleface (2) vs (5) Penn
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestleface looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McWrestleface slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McWrestleface tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
McWrestleface is working hard here to advance position.
McWrestleface looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McWrestleface (2) vs (7) Penn
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McWrestleface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McWrestleface keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
McWrestleface is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestleface is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McWrestleface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestleface wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
McWrestleface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
McWrestleface is not content to let Penn control the position.
McWrestleface is trying to control Penn's posture. Penn takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for McWrestleface! Penn is rotating here... this could be the end... McWrestleface is out! Penn has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Freddy Penn! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Penn and Jack Lynn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freddy Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynn moves into the clinch.
Lynn has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Penn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Lynn
Lynn is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penn for a finish.
Penn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lynn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lynn looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is not going to allow Penn to sit and survive in this position.
Penn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lynn working for the choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lynn's guard. Nice work there by Penn.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Lynn
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Lynn's legs - danger averted.
Lynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Lynn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Penn trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Hey Steves Fight Shack inform us that Lynn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is really struggling to control Lynn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lynn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Lynn controlling Penn's posture.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (6) Lynn
Lynn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (6) Lynn
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn passes into half guard.
Lynn is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn pulls Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Penn trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Penn won't allow Lynn to sweep him here.
Lynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Lynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (8) Lynn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Lynn is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynn is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Lynn seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Lynn wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn wants to control but Lynn is keeping busy.
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn.
Penn is pressing down on Lynn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Lynn passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn trying to hold on to Lynn's head to control him but Lynn postures up.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Lynn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn gets full guard.
Lynn pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Lynn sits in half guard.
Lynn is working for a kimura here but Penn manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lynn's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (8) Lynn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lynn keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Lynn managing to control the position.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Lynn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lynn wins on points by 8 to 6. |
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