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Event:
LOL 7A
Date: Oct 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Huh is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Huh's guard.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn is working Huh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Huh wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Huh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn trying to control but Huh is working from the bottom. #T1#
Penn is in close to Huh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Huh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn distracts Huh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huh looking to control.
Penn cracks Huh with a solid left hand.
Penn works over Huh with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huh has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Penn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn wants to control from the top but Huh keeps moving.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn is working Huh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penn distracts Huh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Huh's head.
Penn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penn cracks Huh with a solid left hand.
Huh has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Penn stays in close to Huh's body and controls the position.
Penn landing with the ground and pound.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Huh's brow.
Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn stops Huh from standing up.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Huh being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Huh looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn stands up over Huh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn stands up over Huh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Huh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn cracks Huh with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Penn lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Huh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn trying to control the position but Huh is working away.
You can see the frustration on Huh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huh sneaks back into half guard.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Huh can do to turn this around?
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Huh defends it.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
JB Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Huh trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Huh trying to control but Penn postures up.
#T2#
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huh is looking to improve his position.
Huh wants to get back to full guard but Penn has passed into side control.
Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Penn working the ground and pound.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Penn grinds an elbow into Huh's temple.
Penn cracks Huh with a big right hand but Huh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn landing a few strikes.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn looks up at the clock and then as Huh takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Penn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Penn is staying tight to Huh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Huh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ground and pound from Penn.
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huh can't escape the position.
Penn landing shots from mount.
Huh takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Penn content just to control the position here.
Penn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Penn gets a double leg takedown into Huh's guard.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Huh wants to improve his position but instead Penn has moved into half guard.
Penn working Huh over with strikes.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Huh is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Huh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn working over Huh with some ground and pound. Huh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Penn controlling the pace.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huh wants to get back to his feet.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of Huh's head.
Huh wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Ground and pound from Penn.
Penn blocks the strikes from Huh.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Huh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Penn slips a nice elbow through Huh's hands, connecting with Huh's forehead.
Penn working the head and body with strikes.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penn working Huh over with strikes.
Penn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Penn there.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huh is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn winds up and cracks Huh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Huh pushes Penn off looking to stand but Penn dives back in and keeps control.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huh wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Huh has hold of Penn's hands but Penn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huh wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Huh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Penn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
JB 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn!
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Event:
LOL 6A
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables House to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
House forces his way into half guard.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.
House passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
House works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
House tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn stops House from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
House swings around for an armbar but Penn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into House's guard.#T1##SUB#
House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn won't allow House to sweep him here.
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. #REVR#
House tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
House works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
House is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. House eventually gives up the hold.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
House passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
House trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
House looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
House trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Talu's Boxing Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
House trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
House trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away. #T3#
House moves into full mount! Penn won't be happy about that!
Penn tries to reverse the position but House maintains control.
House is trying to take his opponent's back.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
House trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB#
House is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Penn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Penn shrugs it off.
House tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
House tries to take Penn's back but instead Penn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn gets full guard.
House looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg House dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Penn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
House tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
House looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Penn is keen to just control but House is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
House looking for submissions off his back.
House is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is thwarting House's attempts to control the position.
Greg House overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Penn wants to control but House is keeping him busy.
Penn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn slips a nice elbow through House's hands, connecting with House's forehead.
House is looking to improve his position.
Penn lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn is trying to control. House wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
House won't allow Penn to pass to mount.
House is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn slips a nice elbow through House's hands, connecting with House's forehead.#T2#
Penn trying to control the action but House is working from the bottom.
Penn working House over with strikes.
Penn drops an elbow to the side of House's head.
Penn prevents House from improving his position.
Penn working House over with strikes.
Penn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
House wants to get back to full guard but Penn has passed into side control.
House is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused House some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House sneaks back into half guard.
House gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
House 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
House looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Penn there.
House wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
#SUB#
House looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Nice strikes from Penn there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Penn connects with a nice short shot to House's temple.
Penn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Penn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
House is trying to control but can't.
Penn working House over with strikes.
House has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
House tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Penn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
House working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
House shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn sprawls well. Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. House gets slowly back to his feet.
House shoots in but Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
House gets caught flat footed, as Penn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
House working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but House is retaining full guard.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn landing with the ground and pound.
Penn cracks House with a solid left hand.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
House bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. #REVR#
House stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
House stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
House stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
House works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
House looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
House swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Penn is now in House's guard. A big mistake from House there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
House is trying to control the position but Penn postures up. #SUB#
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and House has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between House's legs - danger averted.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
House is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
House looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SUB#
House 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.#SUB#
House 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.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to House's brow.
House keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of House's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn won't allow House to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
JB Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn!
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Event:
LOL 5A
Date: Oct 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Xyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Xyd with a jab.
Xyd lands with a good body shot.
Xyd leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xyd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zyd Xyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xyd lands with a good body shot.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Xyd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xyd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Penn with a body shot.
Xyd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Xyd lands a big head kick that sends Penn tumbling to the mat! Xyd takes a step backwards and waves Penn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like JB Penn has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xyd steps in with a hook that catches Penn right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Xyd follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Penn looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zyd Xyd!
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Event:
LOL 4A
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Terminator misses with a few strikes there.
Terminator throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terminator.
Terminator throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely.
Terminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arnie Terminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terminator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Terminator is retaining full guard.
Terminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Terminator has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Terminator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn is in close to Terminator's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
Terminator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Terminator is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Terminator's head.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Terminator on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Terminator tries to get out of the position.
Penn working some strikes from top position.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn trying to control but Terminator is working from the bottom.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Terminator will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn is in close to Terminator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Terminator looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn is in close to Terminator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Terminator tries to improve position but can't.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.
Penn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terminator down.
Terminator takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Terminator is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Penn looks up at the clock and then as Terminator takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Penn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Penn working the ground and pound.
Penn is putting a hurting on Terminator here, landing some big shots from side control.
Penn cracks Terminator with a big right hand but Terminator just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Terminator is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Penn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Terminator down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Terminator misses with a few strikes there.
Arnie Terminator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terminator throws a right hand that Penn ducks under and follows up with a left that Penn also avoids with ease.
Terminator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn's coach down at Talu's Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Penn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn lands an elbow.
Penn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn trying to control the action but Terminator is working from the bottom.
Penn scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Penn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Terminator taking punishment in the form of punches.
Penn controlling from side mount. #T1#
Terminator is looking for a sweep.
Penn is putting a hurting on Terminator here, landing some big shots from side control.
Penn lands a few punches from side control.
Penn working the ground and pound from side control.
Terminator tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Terminator takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Terminator some visible discomfort.
#T2#
Penn cracks Terminator with a big right hand but Terminator just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Terminator wants to control but Penn postures up.
Penn scores with punches from side control.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Terminator is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Terminator's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is working Terminator over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is chipping away with strikes.
Penn is working Terminator over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Penn landing strikes. #T3#
Terminator taking a bit of punishment here - Penn scoring with strikes.
Penn controlling the position.
Terminator takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Penn working the head with strikes.
Penn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Terminator some visible discomfort.
Terminator is trying to escape the position but Penn is controlling the position.
Terminator wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Penn scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Check out the look on Penn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Penn grinds an elbow into Terminator's temple.
Penn working the body and head with strikes.
Terminator takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Penn taking a breather here.
Terminator on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
JB Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn lands a few punches from side control.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terminator taking a bit of punishment here - Penn scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Terminator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn dodges the punch combination from Terminator.
#CL#
Terminator closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Terminator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Terminator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Terminator up against the cage.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Terminator scores with a shoulder strike.
Terminator stops a takedown attempt from Penn.
A bit of stalling here from Penn.
Terminator is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnie Terminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JB Penn.
Penn is trying to drag Terminator to the mat but Terminator just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Penn looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Penn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Terminator scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Terminator.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terminator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Terminator lands with a short shot to the head.
Penn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Terminator prevents it.
#BC#
Terminator manages to break the clinch.
Terminator displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Terminator has knocked Penn down with a huge combo! Terminator steps away and waves a wobbly Penn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terminator misses with the combination.
And Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Terminator pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Terminator goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Arnie Terminator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
Penn is rocked!#T2#
Terminator lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Terminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Terminator finish him?
Penn gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Terminator gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Penn is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnie Terminator!
Our winner, Arnie Terminator, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
LOL 3A
Date: Sep 30, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Jazz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jazz is looking to work some ground and pound but Penn has wrist control.
Jazz throws a strike but Penn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Jazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jazz 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.
Jazz 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.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn working some strikes from top position.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Jazz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.#SUB#
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Penn landing with the ground and pound.
Penn cracks Jazz with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Jazz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jazz working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Jazz is breathing heavily.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Jazz working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn distracts Jazz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn works over Jazz with some ground and pound from guard.
Penn cracks Jazz with a solid left hand.
Penn working some strikes from top position.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jazz 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Penn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Jazz's brow. #T3#
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn stands up over Jazz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
Jazz being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jazz's head.#ROC2#
Jazz is rocked!
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Jazz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn cracks Jazz with a solid left hand.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Penn gets to his feet and stands over Jazz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jazz felt that one! Penn unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jazz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JB Penn!
The defeated Hugh Jazz had this to say: 'Hey be more careful my ass is in pain now.'.
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Event:
LOL 2A
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Inuzuka or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Inuzuka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Inuzuka has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Penn defend it? Inuzuka steps over the head and cranks it - Penn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Inuzuka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaito Inuzuka!
Our winner, Kaito Inuzuka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
LOL 1A
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Youngblood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn darts in looking for a takedown but Youngblood gets double underhooks and turns Penn into the cage.
Youngblood misses the shot to the body.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Youngblood.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Youngblood.
Youngblood misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
Youngblood is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Youngblood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn cracks Youngblood with a big right hand but Youngblood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Youngblood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Youngblood tries to get out of the position.
Youngblood tries to improve position but can't.
Penn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Youngblood is trying to improve his position.
Penn working the ground and pound.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn landing strikes.
Penn scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Youngblood struggling a bit here.
Youngblood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Youngblood struggling a bit here.
Youngblood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Youngblood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Youngblood is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Youngblood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn landing strikes from the bottom.
Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Youngblood works his foot free and advances to mount.
Youngblood controlling his opponent. #T2#
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Youngblood's attempts to control the action.
Youngblood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn cracks Youngblood with a solid left hand.
Penn stands up over Youngblood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Penn won't allow Youngblood to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Youngblood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Penn stands up over Youngblood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Youngblood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Youngblood is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Penn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Youngblood wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Youngblood's head.
Penn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Youngblood working a defensive guard but Penn passes into half guard.
Youngblood taking some punishment here, with Penn in his half guard.
Youngblood wants to get back to full guard.
Youngblood wants to control but Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Youngblood moves into full guard.
Penn is fighting to break Youngblood's control of his arms but Youngblood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn postures up.
Youngblood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Youngblood.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Youngblood.
Youngblood sets himself, and Penn steps forward looking for the clinch! Youngblood avoids it this time.
Youngblood throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Penn counters by clinching up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Penn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Penn is trying to stall.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Youngblood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Penn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Youngblood defends it nicely.#T1#
Penn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Youngblood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Youngblood circles away.
Axel Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JB Penn.
Youngblood lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Axel Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Youngblood sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Youngblood, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Youngblood against the cage but Youngblood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Penn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice sprawl there from Youngblood as Penn shoots in.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown but Youngblood manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Penn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Youngblood throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Youngblood moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Youngblood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Youngblood throws out the jab.
Youngblood misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Youngblood as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Youngblood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Youngblood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Youngblood circles away.
Youngblood throwing a counter right hand but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn is breathing heavily.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Youngblood misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Youngblood was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Youngblood controlling Penn's posture. #T3#
Youngblood working a defensive guard here.
Youngblood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Youngblood trying to control the position.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Youngblood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Youngblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Youngblood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Youngblood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Youngblood passes into half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Youngblood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Youngblood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Penn fails to land the takedown.
Youngblood swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Youngblood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn slips a jab from Youngblood.
Penn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Youngblood stuffs the takedown attempt from Penn. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
Youngblood is looking to counter punch.
Youngblood connects with a body shot that sends Penn's belly button to the back.
Youngblood throws a shot from downtown. Penn moves away and avoids it.
Penn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Youngblood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Youngblood manages to get back to half guard.
Youngblood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Youngblood is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Youngblood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Youngblood is trying to keep Penn in close.
Youngblood looking for a sweep. Not yet Youngblood, not yet.
Penn is working Youngblood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Youngblood is keeping the position.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Youngblood looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn content to stall in guard here.
Youngblood is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Penn chips away with some ground and pound.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn cracks Youngblood with a solid left hand.
Penn wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving. #T3#
Youngblood working a defensive guard here.
Penn connects with a couple of short punches.
Youngblood has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Youngblood is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn working some strikes from top position.
Youngblood has momentary wrist control but Penn slips an elbow through the middle.
Youngblood wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom. #T4#
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Youngblood is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Youngblood looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
JB Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Youngblood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Penn trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Youngblood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Youngblood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
JB Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Penn motions for Joe to come forward. Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe defending well though.
Penn throwing shots but Joe is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Penn.
Joe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Penn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Penn throws an elbow that misses. Joe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Penn's guard. Nice move by Joe!#REVB#
Joe won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom.
Joe throws a big elbow that misses.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn 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.
Penn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Penn wants to sweep here but Joe controlling him for the moment.
Joe working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Penn thows a leg kick but Joe checks it #TD2#
and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penn throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Joe lands a couple of digs.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Joe has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Joe wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Penn tries to get out of the position.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Joe has control of the leg.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joe's guard. #REVR#
Penn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Penn wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving. #T4#
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Penn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe looks winded!
Penn lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that JB Penn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Penn tries to land a leg kick but Joe saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Joe is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Joe's guard.
Penn throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Joe is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Joe has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Penn working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penn lands a nice short elbow.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn is stalling here. Joe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Penn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Joe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
JB Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Joe keeps moving and retains side control.
Joe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Penn tries to bench press Joe off him but Joe keeps the position. #T2#
Joe in side control, throwing shots but Penn defends.
Penn regains half guard.
Joe trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Joe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn wants to sweep but Joe has passed to side control!
Penn can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Penn defending against the ground and pound.
Joe avoids the strikes from the bottom by Penn.
Penn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Joe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Penn lands an upkick as Joe stands over him.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joe postures up and lands a big shot to Penn's brow.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Penn throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Joe counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 JB Penn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn attempts a counter takedown but Joe avoids it well and moves away.
Joe throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joe wants a takedown but no success here.
Joe looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is looking to take this one to the mat.
JB Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Joe.#TD2#
Joe has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Joe throwing strikes but Penn manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn lands an elbow. #T1#
Penn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Penn throws a strike aimed at the side of Joe's head but Joe avoids it well.
Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Penn wants to control but Joe is keeping him busy.
Penn working the head with strikes.
Penn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Joe is avoiding damage well.
Penn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Penn tries to score with some ground and pound. Joe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Penn grinds an elbow into Joe's temple. #T2#
Penn cracks Joe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Penn working the body and head with strikes.
Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Penn misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.
Penn misses with the ground and pound.
Penn working the body and head with strikes.
Penn creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Joe's face as Penn controls the position. #T3#
Penn cracks Joe with a big elbow.
Penn throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Penn scoring with punches from side control.
Penn landing strikes.
Penn in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Penn scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Joe to see if he's OK.
Joe dodges the ground and pound from Penn.
Joe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Penn lands a few punches from side control.
Penn throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Penn lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Penn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Penn throws an elbow but Joe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Penn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Penn working the strikes but Joe uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Penn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Joe is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
JB 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn!
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