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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakeem Berzevaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes into the arena with Everything in its right place blaring out of the sound system. Berzevaco has chosen Kaksi vanhaa hinttaria as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Berzevaco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn clinches.
Berzevaco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Berzevaco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
Penn avoiding damage as Berzevaco throws knees to the body.
Berzevaco pushes Penn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Berzevaco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Penn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Berzevaco to the mat. Berzevaco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn prevents Berzevaco from getting back to his feet.
Penn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berzevaco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Penn, into his guard.
Berzevaco preventing the sweep.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berzevaco is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Berzevaco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn is pressing down on Berzevaco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Berzevaco is holding on for now.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet.
Penn is trying to control. Berzevaco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn 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 trying to control the action in half guard but Berzevaco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Berzevaco is trying to stand up here but Penn is controlling him well.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berzevaco keeps working.
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Berzevaco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Berzevaco defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Berzevaco is defending well.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Berzevaco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berzevaco is not content to let Penn control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berzevaco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penn tries for a takedown but Berzevaco manages to get underhooks.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Berzevaco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn is looking to clinch but Berzevaco is avoiding it.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berzevaco.
Berzevaco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berzevaco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Berzevaco misses with a wild combination.
Berzevaco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Berzevaco kicks off Penn and gets to his feet.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Berzevaco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Penn rushes Berzevaco and presses him up against the cage.
Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Berzevaco prevents it.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berzevaco's efforts to push away.
Berzevaco breaks from the clinch.
Penn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berzevaco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Penn sprawls well initially but Berzevaco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn wants to control but Berzevaco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Berzevaco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn tries to roll over but Berzevaco keeps him under control.
That's two 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.
Berzevaco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Berzevaco is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berzevaco is one step ahead there.
Penn pulls Berzevaco in close to his closed guard and prevents Berzevaco from doing any damage or advancing position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzevaco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Berzevaco there.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Berzevaco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berzevaco.
Penn wants to control but Berzevaco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn gets full guard.
Berzevaco working some strikes from top position.
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berzevaco defends well.
Berzevaco looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Berzevaco wants to sweep but no luck.
Berzevaco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn stands and throws Berzevaco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Berzevaco is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakeem Berzevaco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Berzevaco circles away.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Berzevaco's belly button to the back.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berzevaco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berzevaco has had enough of the clinch but Penn keeps him there for the moment.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Berzevaco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Berzevaco manages to break the clinch.
Penn tries to clinch but Berzevaco moves out of range.
Penn cracks the inside of Berzevaco's front leg.
Penn lands with a kick to the temple. Berzevaco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berzevaco looks for the body kick but Penn saw that one coming.
Penn rushes Berzevaco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Berzevaco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Penn has Berzevaco pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Penn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berzevaco tumbling to the mat - Penn dives into Berzevaco's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Berzevaco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzevaco looking for a sweep. Not yet Berzevaco, not yet.
Berzevaco wants to stand and escape but Penn is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to control but Berzevaco is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet but Penn passes into half guard.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berzevaco keeps working.
Berzevaco wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penn tries to clinch there but Berzevaco circles away.
Penn is looking to clinch but Berzevaco is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Berzevaco circles away.
Penn throws a leg kick
and Berzevaco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berzevaco avoids the head kick by Penn.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Berzevaco.
Penn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berzevaco looking to score a takedown here. Penn is defending well but Berzevaco drives through and ends up in Penn's guard.
Berzevaco stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Berzevaco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn looking to control.
Berzevaco wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Berzevaco postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it.
Berzevaco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berzevaco looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Penn.
I think Penn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Penn!
An out of breath James Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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