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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pearmine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn's entrance music is Everything in its right place. A fine choice. Tim Pearmine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
7 - 21 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Pearmine!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearmine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Penn misses with a takedown
enabling Pearmine to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearmine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearmine avoids the body shot from Penn.
Penn throws a shot from downtown. Pearmine moves away and avoids it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearmine drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pearmine preventing the sweep.
Pearmine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pearmine trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pearmine defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pearmine trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pearmine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn is trying to keep Pearmine in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pearmine defends well.
Penn has his foot on Pearmine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearmine works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pearmine wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Pearmine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearmine passes into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pearmine is working away from the top position though.
Penn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pearmine throwing strikes but missing.
Pearmine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard.
We've been informed that Pearmine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pearmine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Pearmine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Pearmine is working from the bottom.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn trying to control but Pearmine is working from the bottom.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearmine is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn goes for a double leg but Pearmine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pearmine continues to drive forward.
Penn looking for a takedown.
Penn gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pearmine regains guard.
Pearmine is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pearmine wants to control but Penn postures up.
Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pearmine tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pearmine, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearmine is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Penn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pearmine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Penn looking to control but Pearmine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearmine is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pearmine is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pearmine and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pearmine wants to control but Penn postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pearmine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penn's guard! Nice work there by Pearmine!
Penn has his foot on Pearmine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearmine works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearmine tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pearmine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pearmine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearmine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Pearmine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pearmine is aware though and is defending well.
Pearmine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pearmine goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Penn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pearmine but great work by Penn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearmine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearmine can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn darts in looking for a takedown but Pearmine gets double underhooks and turns Penn into the cage.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearmine successfully pulls guard.
Penn trying to control but Pearmine is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Pearmine is keeping the position.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pearmine actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Penn is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pearmine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking to control but Pearmine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pearmine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Penn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Penn controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Penn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pearmine scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penn is looking to control Pearmine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Pearmine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Penn is controlling Pearmine's trapped leg to prevent Pearmine from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tim Pearmine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pearmine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pearmine's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearmine tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Penn!
James Penn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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