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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Sobrinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giovani Sobrinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn Jr, right into the meat.
Sobrinho throws a combination. Penn Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Penn Jr throws out a leg kick but Sobrinho moves out of range and Penn Jr only half commits.
Sobrinho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick but Sobrinho sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sobrinho misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobrinho.
James Penn Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn Jr misses with a low kick.
Penn Jr wants to land a leg kick but Sobrinho is out of range.
Sobrinho blocks a leg kick.
Penn Jr slips a jab and a cross from Sobrinho.
Sobrinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn Jr defends it nicely.
Penn Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobrinho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sobrinho is able to avoid easily.
Sobrinho misses the jab.
Penn Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn Jr misses with a low kick.
Penn Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Penn Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sobrinho has a takedown stuffed.
Sobrinho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Penn Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovani Sobrinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrinho checks a leg kick nicely.
Sobrinho fails to land the takedown.
Penn Jr is looking to chop away at Sobrinho's legs.
An inside leg kick from Penn Jr misses.
Penn Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobrinho misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobrinho checks the leg kick nicely there.
Penn Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sobrinho checks it well.
Penn Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr misses with a low kick.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick
and Sobrinho counters with a left and a right that stings Penn Jr.
Sobrinho checks a low kick from Penn Jr.
Sobrinho wants to clinch up but Penn Jr keeps it at a distance.
Penn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sobrinho throws a nice looking combination but Penn Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn Jr.
James Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn Jr.
Sobrinho throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobrinho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobrinho misses with a two punch combination.
Good work by Sobrinho as he checks the leg kick.
Penn Jr slips under a jab from Sobrinho.
Penn Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Penn Jr is looking to chop away at Sobrinho's legs.
Sobrinho tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn Jr.
Sobrinho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobrinho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn Jr keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sobrinho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Penn Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sobrinho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Penn Jr throws a front kick aimed at Sobrinho's knee but Sobrinho avoids it well.
Penn Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobrinho checks a leg kick.
Penn Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sobrinho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Penn Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A left and a right from Sobrinho both land. Nice combination.
Sobrinho misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobrinho throws a combination that misses
and Penn Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Sobrinho moves out of range of the leg kick from Penn Jr.
Sobrinho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sobrinho is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn Jr has wrist control.
Penn Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobrinho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobrinho trying to control but Penn Jr is working from the bottom.
Sobrinho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobrinho postures up in Penn Jr's guard and throws a big left but Penn Jr blocks it.
Sobrinho throws an elbow that misses. Penn Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobrinho's guard. Nice move by Penn Jr!
Sobrinho trying to keep a closed guard but Penn Jr is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giovani Sobrinho has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Penn Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Penn Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobrinho.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sobrinho counters with a one-two to the body.
Sobrinho throws a right and a left that Penn Jr avoids nicely.
Penn Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobrinho is out of range.
Sobrinho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Penn Jr stuffs the takedown.
James Penn Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn Jr feints and then cracks Sobrinho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sobrinho down.
Sobrinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn Jr defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovani Sobrinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobrinho throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sobrinho throws a right hand that Penn Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn Jr also avoids with ease.
Penn Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sobrinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Penn Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobrinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Sobrinho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Giovani Sobrinho has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn Jr. That's going to slow Sobrinho down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn Jr leaves Sobrinho with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobrinho rushes Penn Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sobrinho tries a body shot but Penn Jr blocks it.
Sobrinho can't find room to land a body shot as Penn Jr controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Penn Jr tries to circle away but Sobrinho has him pinned against the cage.
Penn Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sobrinho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Penn Jr to the mat. Penn Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobrinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobrinho has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sobrinho postures up in Penn Jr's guard and throws a big left but Penn Jr blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giovani Sobrinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giovani Sobrinho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Penn Jr.
Sobrinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn Jr but Penn Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Penn Jr misses with a leg kick
and Sobrinho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sobrinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sobrinho throws a low kick but Penn Jr moves out of range easily.
Sobrinho throws a right hand that Penn Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn Jr also avoids with ease.
Sobrinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sobrinho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Sobrinho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sobrinho rushes Penn Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Sobrinho tries to throw a body punch but Penn Jr avoids it by throwing Sobrinho back against the cage.
Sobrinho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobrinho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn Jr prevents a body shot from Sobrinho.
Sobrinho can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giovani Sobrinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn Jr is trying to force a seperation but Sobrinho has the dominant position.
Penn Jr can't break the clinch.
Sobrinho tries a body shot but Penn Jr blocks it.
Sobrinho misses with a body punch.
Sobrinho misses with a body punch.
Sobrinho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws out a leg kick but Sobrinho moves out of range and Penn Jr only half commits.
Penn Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn Jr throws a head kick but Sobrinho moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobrinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobrinho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penn Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobrinho is out of range.
Sobrinho avoids the head kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobrinho misses with a double jab.
Sobrinho misses with a two punch combination.
Sobrinho throws a hook to the side of Penn Jr's head but Penn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Sobrinho with that takedown attempt.
Penn Jr scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Sobrinho. Those never looked like landing.
Sobrinho blocks a head kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Sobrinho manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Penn Jr tenderised Sobrinho's leg. Sobrinho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn Jr misses with a leg kick.
Penn Jr thumps Sobrinho with a low kick.
A low kick from Penn Jr is predictable there
and Sobrinho counters with a series of strikes. Penn Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sobrinho checks a low kick from Penn Jr.
Sobrinho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Penn Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrinho takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sobrinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn Jr circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sobrinho.
Penn Jr wants to slow Sobrinho down by chopping away at his legs.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick which misses Sobrinho's front leg but catches the back leg as Sobrinho tries to avoid it.
Penn Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sobrinho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobrinho fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobrinho checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Penn Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Penn Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Penn Jr thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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