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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
24
177 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal White!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into White's guard.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
White keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
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.
Penn wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! White looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. White looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from White!
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White wants to stand but Penn is controlling his arm.
White content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn stops White from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but White sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. White is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). CJ Penn!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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