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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tatu Lehto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rylan Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Wheeler drives through and clinches with Lehto against the cage.
Lehto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wheeler just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Wheeler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lehto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wheeler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lehto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wheeler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lehto defends well.#SUB2#
Wheeler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lehto is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wheeler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lehto stacks Wheeler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lehto! Score +3 for passing guard: Lehto (3) vs (0) Wheeler
Lehto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wheeler keeps working. #T1#
Lehto is really struggling to control Wheeler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wheeler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lehto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wheeler is not content to let Lehto control the position.
Wheeler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Lehto passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lehto (6) vs (0) Wheeler
Wheeler is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Wheeler has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lehto content just to control the position here.
Lehto'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.
Wheeler tries to hold on but Lehto pushes him away.
Wheeler regains half guard.
Wheeler tries to roll over but Lehto keeps him under control.#T4#
Lehto controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.
Lehto controlling the pace.
Lehto trying to control the action but Wheeler is working from the bottom. #T5#
Wheeler trying to hold on to Lehto's head to control him but Lehto postures up.
#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB2#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler is pressing down on Lehto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lehto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wheeler is keeping the position for now.
Lehto 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.
Lehto being controlled here momentarily.
Lehto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7##SUB2#
Wheeler has his foot on Lehto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lehto works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wheeler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lehto has passed into half guard!
Lehto is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions off his back.#T8#
Wheeler trying to control from the bottom.
Lehto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wheeler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wheeler is looking to control Lehto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wheeler avoid being mounted?
Wheeler wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lehto trying to pass the guard but Wheeler defending well.
Lehto prevents Wheeler from improving his position.
Wheeler is refusing to be controlled, as Lehto sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wheeler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wheeler is looking for a sweep. Lehto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lehto trying to control the pace. #T10##SUB2#
Wheeler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lehto pulls his head out easily.
Wheeler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Lehto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wheeler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lehto has managed to get both his arms back between Wheeler's legs - danger averted.
Lehto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wheeler looking for a sweep. Not yet Wheeler, not yet. #T11#
Lehto forces his way into half guard.
Wheeler tries to get to full guard but Lehto has control of the leg.
Lehto trying to control the pace.
Lehto trying to mount his opponent but Wheeler defends it. #T12#
Lehto controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wheeler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Wheeler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lehto defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wheeler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lehto stacks Wheeler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lehto! Score +3 for passing guard: Lehto (9) vs (0) Wheeler#T13#
Wheeler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lehto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lehto taking a breather here.
Wheeler is looking to regain half guard here but Lehto keeps moving and retains side control.
Wheeler is still trying to improve position.#T14#
A lull in the action here.
Wheeler tries to bench press Lehto off him but Lehto keeps the position.
Lehto staying calm.
Wheeler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lehto (9) vs (2) Wheeler
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehto takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Tatu Lehto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Addy Edison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stella Fella!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fella keeps the fight on the outside.
Fella wants to counter with a clinch but Edison pushes him away.
Edison tries to clinch but Fella moves out of range. #CL2#
Fella clinches up with Edison and pushes him back against the cage.
Fella is working for takedown but Edison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fella is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Edison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fella tries for a takedown. No joy.
Addy Edison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stella Fella.
Edison is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fella is defending well.#TD2#
Fella has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Edison regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Edison (0) vs (2) Fella
Fella is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Fella 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.#T1#
Edison keeping full guard, as Fella tries to pass.
Fella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Edison wants to sweep here but Fella controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fella engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Edison looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
Edison is looking for a triangle but Fella pushes his legs off easily.
Edison is trying to keep Fella in close.
Edison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fella is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Edison controls Fella momentarily but Fella frees himself.
Edison trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Fella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB#
Edison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fella defends it easily.
Edison looking for a sweep. Not yet Edison, not yet.
Fella 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. #SUB#
Edison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fella manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Edison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Fella wants to pass the guard but Edison is keeping the position.
Fella controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edison looking to control.
#T5#
Fella is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Edison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fella escapes and throws Edison's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (0) vs (5) Fella
Fella controlling the position from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Fella.
Edison prevents Fella from moving into mount. #T6#
Edison tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fella easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Edison (0) vs (7) Fella
Edison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Edison tries to control Fella's body but Fella pushes him off. Edison squirms to his side and now Fella has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Edison (0) vs (10) Fella
Fella is looking to control Edison but Edison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Edison is in bad spot here.
Fella has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Edison's body.
Edison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fella slows the pace down in half guard.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Fella has control of the leg. #T7##SUB2#
Fella is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fella to get the leverage.
Fella is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fella tries to pass to full mount but Edison defends it.
Edison is doing well to control the position and prevent Fella from advancing to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fella passes Edison's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T8#
Edison is not content to let Fella control the position.#SUB#
Edison actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fella is working for a submission of some sort.
Fella keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Edison controlling the position well. #T9#
Edison trying to control from the bottom.
Fella trying to control the pace.
Edison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Fella has control of the leg.
Edison trying to control from the bottom.
Fella seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10##SUB#
Edison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fella is looking for a kimura but Edison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fella to get the leverage.
Fella is thwarting Edison's attempts to control the position.
Fella not doing much here.
Edison tries to get to full guard but Fella has control of the leg.
Edison trying to control but Fella postures up.
#T11#
Fella slows the pace down in half guard.
Fella wants to pass the guard but Edison is defending well.
Edison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fella content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T12#
Edison is looking to control Fella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edison avoid being mounted?
Fella prevents Edison from improving his position.
Fella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fella seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Edison trying to hold on to Fella's head to control him but Fella postures up.
#T13#
Fella is taking a breather. Edison says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Fella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edison won't allow Fella to pass to mount.
Fella is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Edison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Fella is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14#
Fella sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Edison is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edison trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fella manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Edison (0) vs (13) Fella
Edison tries to lock up and control but Fella gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fella wins on points by 13 to 0.
Stella Fella thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ieyso Rurov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fredrich instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Fredrich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fredrich manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rurov (0) vs (4) Fredrich
Fredrich trying to control the position but Rurov is working away.
Rurov prevents Fredrich from improving position.
Fredrich laying and praying for a moment but Rurov takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rurov is trying to maintain the position but Fredrich is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich tries to pass to full mount but Rurov defends it. #T1#
Fredrich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fredrich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rurov trying to control from the bottom.
Fredrich is trying to control the action in half guard but Rurov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Rurov is defending well. #SUB2#
Fredrich is trying to work for a kimura but Rurov is defending well.
Rurov won't allow Fredrich to pass to mount. #T2#
Rurov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrich is working away from the top position though.
Fredrich looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura but Rurov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredrich to get the leverage.
Fredrich is trying to control the action in half guard but Rurov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rurov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fredrich.
Fredrich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Rurov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fredrich trying to control but Rurov is working from the bottom.
Rurov is pulling down on Fredrich's head to control his posture.
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Rurov keeps moving.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Rurov is keeping the position.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Rurov is keeping the position.#T4#
Fredrich wants to control from the top but Rurov keeps moving.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rurov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Fredrich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rurov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rurov (2) vs (4) Fredrich#SUB2#
Fredrich looking for a guillotine here but Rurov defends easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Rurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rurov preventing the sweep.
Rurov trying to control but Fredrich is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rurov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fredrich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rurov has managed to get both his arms back between Fredrich's legs - danger averted.
Fredrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rurov is one step ahead there. #T6#
Fredrich 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: Rurov (2) vs (6) Fredrich
Rurov is trying to maintain the position but Fredrich is very close to passing his half guard.
Rurov is looking for a sweep. Fredrich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fredrich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rurov defends it well. #SUB2#
Fredrich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rurov is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Fredrich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rurov (2) vs (9) Fredrich
Rurov tries to reverse the position but Fredrich maintains control.
Fredrich controlling the position easily from mount.
Rurov is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Fredrich looking to secure an arm triangle but Rurov defends it well.
Rurov is controlling an arm, preventing Fredrich from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Fredrich tries to control but Rurov wriggling away.
Fredrich wants to take his opponent's back but Rurov doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Fredrich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rurov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rurov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Fredrich prevents Rurov from getting the reversal.
Rurov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Fredrich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fredrich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rurov is looking to escape.
Fredrich wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fredrich looking to control but Rurov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10##SUB2#
Fredrich goes for an armbar but Rurov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rurov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rurov (4) vs (9) Fredrich
Fredrich looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredrich, not yet.
Rurov wants to control from the top but Fredrich keeps moving.
Fredrich trying to keep a closed guard but Rurov is proving a slippery customer.
Rurov preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fredrich holds on and takes a little breather.
Rurov won't allow Fredrich to sweep him here. #T11##SUB2#
Fredrich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Rurov postures up.
Fredrich wants to sweep here but Rurov controlling him for the moment.
Rurov looking to sit in guard and control but Fredrich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rurov (4) vs (11) Fredrich
Rurov keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich is pushing down on Rurov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rurov is fighting to maintain full guard but Fredrich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rurov wants to control but Fredrich is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fredrich has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rurov defend it? Fredrich steps over the head and cranks it - Rurov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fredrich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). CJ Fredrich! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Harris is trying to trip Penn. He has hold of a leg but Penn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Harris
Penn looking to control.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself. #T1#
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Harris
Penn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Harris
Harris is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris looks winded!
Penn is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (4) Harris#T2#
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Penn moves into full mount! Harris won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (7) vs (4) Harris#T3##SUB#
Penn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Penn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harris looks calm but he's in trouble here. Penn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Penn lets go of the hold and Harris can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Penn! |
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