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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Przemos Dipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epic Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 cm
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165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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175 cm
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Przemos Dipps! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Epic Penn! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Penn scores with a takedown into Dipps's guard. Dipps 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. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Dipps looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Penn postures up.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Dipps is keeping the position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dipps is on top in guard.
Dipps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dipps is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dipps drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dipps has Penn in his guard. Dipps wants to sweep but no luck. Penn wants to control from the top but Dipps keeps moving. Dipps 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. Dipps working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Dipps keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dipps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Dipps's legs - danger averted. Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Dipps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dipps 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dipps is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dipps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Dipps's legs - danger averted. Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Dipps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn. Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dipps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Penn won't allow Dipps to pass to mount. Dipps is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work. Dipps seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn has his hands clasped together around Dipps's back. He's all about the action. Dipps is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Penn reverses the position - he's now on top in Dipps's guard. 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. Dipps is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dipps trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn wants to control from the top but Dipps keeps moving. Penn passes Dipps's left leg - he's now in half guard. Dipps could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dipps is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dipps is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Przemos Dipps dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Penn blocks the body kick.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss. Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Dipps gets back to full guard.
Dipps lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn! Dipps working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Dipps jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Penn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Penn and Dipps has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dipps swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dipps's guard. Penn is posturing up here but Dipps has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Penn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Penn has to tap! Slick submission there by Dipps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Przemos Dipps!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
81% |
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