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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sergey Objedkov (ranked 7034 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Penn (ranked 3802 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Penn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Objedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Objedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Objedkov wants the takedown. Penn is fighting it off but Objedkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Penn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Objedkov (2) vs (0) Penn
Objedkov looking to pass the guard.
Objedkov is working hard here to advance position.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Objedkov defends well.
Objedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Objedkov is stalling in the full guard.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Objedkov escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Objedkov (5) vs (0) Penn
Objedkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Objedkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Objedkov works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Objedkov (8) vs (0) Penn
Objedkov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Objedkov isn't that keen on the idea.
Objedkov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Objedkov (11) vs (0) Penn
Penn staying busy and making it hard for Objedkov to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn staying busy and making it hard for Objedkov to control.
Penn tries to roll but Objedkov sticks to his back.
Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Objedkov trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Objedkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Objedkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Objedkov prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Objedkov controlling his opponent.
Objedkov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Penn frees his head quite easily.
Objedkov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn is trying to escape the mount but Objedkov keeps good control and instead manages to take Penn's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Objedkov (14) vs (0) Penn
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to escape but Objedkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Objedkov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Objedkov wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Objedkov has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Penn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Objedkov.
Penn defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Objedkov's arms.
Penn is really stuck here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Objedkov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Objedkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn is trying to defend against the choke here but Objedkov has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Objedkov Tightens the hold and Penn taps out furiously! Objedkov displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Objedkov!
Sergey Objedkov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mark Tyme (ranked 1097 p4p, 143 weight class) and Luke Penn (ranked 3660 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyme comes to the cage accompanied by Arsonists Lulaby. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Mark Tyme ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyme decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tyme (2) vs (0) Penn
Well, if Tyme 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyme is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyme controlling the action here.
Tyme is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyme slows the pace down in half guard.
Tyme wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Tyme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tyme wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Tyme keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyme passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyme is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Tyme is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyme wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyme stalling.
Penn wants to improve his position but Tyme is controlling well.
Penn is still trying to improve position.
Tyme wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Tyme wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyme looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Tyme sits in half guard.
Tyme trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Tyme sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyme wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Tyme stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Tyme trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyme has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tyme (5) vs (0) Penn
Tyme controlling the position from side mount.
Penn tries to buck Tyme off but Tyme is having none of it.
Tyme moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tyme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Tyme content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyme takes a little break here. Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tyme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Tyme controls the position from side control.
Penn is not content to let Tyme control the position.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tyme trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Tyme 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tyme has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Penn tries to buck Tyme off but Tyme is having none of it.
Penn is trying to control Tyme 's posture but Tyme avoids it.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tyme trying to control the pace.
Tyme trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Tyme looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn is staying active underneath Tyme , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Tyme has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyme trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Tyme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyme has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Tyme is stalling in the full guard.
Tyme tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Tyme wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tyme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
Tyme is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyme advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Tyme (8) vs (0) Penn
Tyme is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn tries to bench press Tyme off him but Tyme keeps the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Tyme is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Tyme trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyme is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Penn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tyme tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyme takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Mark Tyme is the new featherweight champion!
Mark Tyme really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyronne Spong (ranked 2735 p4p, 304 weight class) and Luke Penn (ranked 3649 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Tyronne Spong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spong looking to score a takedown here. Penn is defending well but Spong drives through and ends up in Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spong (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Penn is tightening it up a little... Spong has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Spong reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Spong taps out! Nice BJJ there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luke Penn!
The defeated Tyronne Spong had this to say: 'ill be back ,just didnt get the trainning right thats were i lost it
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Penn (ranked 3632 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Arlington (ranked 6623 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jason Arlington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arlington closes the distance and clinches.
Arlington gets control of Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arlington will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Arlington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlington manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Arlington's guard.
Arlington working a defensive guard here.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arlington is adopting a defensive guard.
Arlington wants to control the position but Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arlington defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlington trying to control here.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Arlington wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
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 seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arlington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arlington is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
Arlington controlling the position well.
Penn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is controlling Penn's trapped leg to prevent Penn from advancing to side control.
Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Arlington is defending well.
Arlington preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Arlington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is looking for a kimura but Arlington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Arlington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arlington.
Arlington 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.
Arlington pulls Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arlington is trying to keep Penn in close.
Arlington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Arlington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arlington manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Arlington's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arlington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlington looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Arlington is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlington trying to control the position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Arlington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Arlington is keeping the position.
Arlington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn wants to control from the top but Arlington keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arlington has an active guard here but Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arlington has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arlington gets full guard.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arlington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Arlington in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Arlington
Arlington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arlington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (2) Arlington
Arlington felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Penn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Penn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Arlington struggling a bit here.
Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arlington, who protects the arm well.
Arlington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (6) Arlington
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arlington is looking to control Penn but Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Arlington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn tries to break free.
Arlington has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Arlington patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn is in bad spot here.
Arlington is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penn for a finish.
Arlington controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
Arlington is persistently looking for the submission but Penn is defending it well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to break free.
Arlington is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Arlington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arlington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (6) Arlington
Arlington working a defensive guard here.
Arlington keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Arlington 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.
Arlington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arlington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arlington 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.
Arlington trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Penn is really struggling to control Arlington but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Arlington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Penn passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (9) vs (6) Arlington
Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arlington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arlington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Arlington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arlington tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arlington keeps working.
Arlington wants to control but Penn postures up.
Arlington manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
Penn is controlling the pace.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Arlington is defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arlington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn trying to control but Arlington is working from the bottom.
Arlington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arlington managing to control the position.
Arlington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn postures up.
Arlington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn takes the fight on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Penn (ranked 3535 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 18922 p4p, 0 weight class). Machin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pandora's Music Box. Miguel Machin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machin did well to prevent Penn getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Machin
Penn is looking for a kimura but Machin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Machin is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Machin is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Machin is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machin trying to hold on to Penn's head to control him but Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control the action but Machin is working from the bottom.
Penn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Machin defend it? Penn steps over the head and cranks it - Machin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Penn! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Luke Penn (ranked 3518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 7194 p4p, 0 weight class). Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. Brian Marais is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luke Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Marais
Penn is looking for a kimura but Marais is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (0) Marais
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Marais is defending well.
Marais gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (7) vs (0) Marais
Penn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Marais is in no mood to give up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marais is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Marais tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn is working for a guillotine from mount but Marais frees his head quite easily.
Penn has control of Marais's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marais regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marais tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn looking to isolate an arm here. Marais doesn't see it coming and as Penn extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Penn!
The defeated Brian Marais had this to say: 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'. |
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