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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keith Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Glenn.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Glenn tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn is pressing down on Glenn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn has his foot on Glenn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Glenn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Glenn throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Glenn advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Glenn 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Glenn.
Glenn looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Penn wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Glenn 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Glenn 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.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Glenn blocks nicely.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Glenn is keeping the position.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn looks gassed!
Glenn looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Penn throws a big right hand that misses.
Glenn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glenn 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.
Penn wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.
Glenn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Glenn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn wants to control from the top but Glenn keeps moving.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keith Glenn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn fails with the takedown
and Glenn counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Glenn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glenn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Glenn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard.
Glenn drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Glenn off! Glenn jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Glenn defends easily.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glenn is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Glenn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glenn is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Glenn is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Glenn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Glenn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Glenn.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Glenn scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Glenn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glenn landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Penn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Glenn pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Glenn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Penn defending well though.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glenn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn 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 Glenn.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Glenn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glenn has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Glenn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Glenn throwing strikes from guard but Penn blocks nicely.
Glenn drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Glenn off! Glenn jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glenn's guard.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Glenn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Glenn's legs - danger averted.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Glenn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keith Glenn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glenn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn wants to pass to mount but Glenn is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Glenn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Penn fails with the takedown
and Glenn counters by moving into the clinch.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Glenn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glenn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keith Glenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Glenn can't get the takedown.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Glenn walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glenn moves into the clinch.
Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Glenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glenn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glenn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Penn regains guard immediately.
Glenn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glenn is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glenn tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glenn is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glenn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glenn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Glenn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Penn to the mat. Penn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Glenn content to stall in guard here.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glenn defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn 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.
Glenn wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn striking from the bottom.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Glenn from controlling successfully.
Glenn won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glenn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Glenn passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Glenn.
Glenn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn gets full guard.
Penn working for submissions but it's allowed Glenn to get to half guard.
Glenn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Glenn is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glenn is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn tries to roll over but Glenn keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Glenn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Glenn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Glenn!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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