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Event:
CFC 603
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1# Penncil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bond throws out a counter right but Penncil avoids it with no problem. Bond jabs Penncil to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've been hearing reports that Penncil has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Penncil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Penncil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bond.#CUT2#It looks like BJ Penncil has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Bond. Beautiful body shot. Penncil misses with a takedown and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Bond moves into the clinch.#T1# Bond tries to land knees in the clinch but Penncil avoids the damage to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bond. Penncil managing to block the knees to the body from Bond.
Bond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Bond lands a body punch in the clinch. Bond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bond missing with knees to the body.
Penncil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A shot in the inside from Bond. Bond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hand to the body from Bond.
Penncil is breathing heavily.#T2# Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not. Penncil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bond lands a body shot. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bond. Bond prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bond lands a good knee to the midsection. Penncil won't want to take too many of those. Bond missing with knees to the body.
Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not. Knees in the clinch landing for Bond.
A short uppercut from Bond. Bond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Knees to the body from Bond.
#T3# A hook to the body from Bond.
Bond lands a body shot. Bond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penncil's face.
A short right from Bond. Bond working Penncil over with knees to the body. Bond scores with a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bond. Penncil avoiding damage as Bond throws knees to the body.
Bond digs a right hand into Penncil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penncil's gas tank. Bond pushes Penncil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Bond scores with a nice hook to the head. Bond is working Penncil over against the cage. Bond digs a right hand underneath Penncil's ribcage. Penncil let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. #T4# Bond scores with a shot to the side of Penncil's head. Bond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Penncil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Bond lands a left hand.
Bond presses Penncil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bond tries to land knees in the clinch but Penncil avoids the damage to the body. Bond lands a hook that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Bond lands an uppercut. Penncil managing to block the knees to the body from Bond.
Bond lands a hook that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Penncil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Bond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penncil blocks it with crossed arms. Bond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penncils head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Bond dominated that round. The cut man is working on BJ Penncil's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Penncil misses with a takedown attempt and Bond counters with a nice uppercut. Penncil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penncil thinking. Bond has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Bond digs a good hook to Penncil's body.
Bond scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Bond moves into the clinch. Bond missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch. A shot in the inside from Bond. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bond lands a nice uppercut.#T1# Penncil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A hook to the body from Bond.
Danny Bond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Penncil takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Penncil is rocked! Bond has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bond scores with a hook to the body. Oh Penncil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A short right from Bond. Bond pushes Penncil against the cage. Bond is working some dirty boxing. Bond pushes off with a quick right hook! Penncil goes down! Penncil tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bond moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Bond! |
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Event:
CFC 537
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1# Wright slips under a jab from Penncil. Penncil shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Penncil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Penncil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD# Penncil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Penncil is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wright pushes Penncil off looking to stand but Penncil dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB# Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work. Wright 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penncil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil. Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Penncil sits in half guard. #T1# Wright is trying to maintain the position but Penncil is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Penncil seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt. Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penncil. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Penncil prevents Wright from standing back up.
#SUB# Penncil seems to be looking for submissions.
Penncil wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it. Wright is controlling Penncil's trapped leg to prevent Penncil from advancing to side control. We've been hearing that Penncil has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB# Penncil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wright missing with punches from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Wright is trying to stand up here but Penncil is controlling him well. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wright misses with a takedown attempt #TD# and Penncil counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wright can do anything to dispel that myth. Penncil trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away. Wright tries to get to full guard but Penncil has control of the leg. Penncil is nestled in close to Wright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Wright wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy.
#T3# Penncil throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely. Wright wants to improve his position but Penncil is controlling well.
Penncil thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil. Wright is controlling Penncil's trapped leg to prevent Penncil from advancing to side control. Penncil 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.#SUB# Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work. Wright is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Penncil is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position. Penncil trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom. Penncil not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Penncil missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Penncil is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Penncil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Penncil ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2# Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright is looking to slow Penncil down with leg kicks. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penncil dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penncil as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Penncil kicks Wright off and gets to his feet. #TD2# Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penncil to the mat! Penncil manages to get full guard. Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penncil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Penncil is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wright throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Penncil's body to avoid the submission. Penncil has instead reached around Wright's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Penncil arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Penncil! A very excited looking BJ Penncil made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. In defeat, Lincoln Wright stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry things didnt go may way, so i will go back to trining harder smarter...next time victory will be mine'. |
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Event:
CFC 522
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1# Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Foster fails with a takedown attempt. Penncil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Penncil shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.#TD2# Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Penncil controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penncil is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1# Foster wants to pass the guard but Penncil is keeping the position.#SUB# Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penncil keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass. Foster throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Penncil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Penncil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Foster is stalling in the full guard. Foster postures up in Penncil's guard and throws a big left but Penncil blocks it. #SUB# Penncil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster looking to pass the guard. Foster tries to stand but Penncil is controlling from the bottom. Penncil looking for a sweep. Not yet Penncil, not yet. #T3# Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Penncil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Penncil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penncil throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB# Penncil is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster wants to control from the top but Penncil keeps moving. Penncil looking to control.
Foster trying to control but Penncil is working from the bottom. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Foster content to stall in guard here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penncil sprawls well. Penncil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet. BJ Penncil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Foster. Penncil slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat. Penncil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Foster. Foster tries to clinch but Penncil is having none of it. Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penncil circles away. Penncil attempts a counter takedown but Foster avoids it well and moves away. Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Penncil gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage. Foster looks winded! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Penncil throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard. Penncil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Penncil tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that BJ Penncil will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Penncil looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penncil wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. BJ Penncil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Penncil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Penncil wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. Penncil cracks Foster with a solid left hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penncil trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom. Foster controls Penncil momentarily but Penncil frees himself. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Penncil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penncil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Penncil scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Penncil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foster dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB# Penncil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Penncil is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB# Penncil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Penncil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?#SUB# Penncil looking for subs off his back but Foster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Penncil trying to control from the bottom.
#T3# Foster is taking a breather. Penncil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Penncil trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2# Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penncil sees it coming and defends easily. Penncil is not content to let Foster control the position. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penncil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots. Penncil tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Penncil taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard. Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Penncil is looking to improve his position.
Penncil is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Foster wants to pass to mount but Penncil is defending the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Foster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Foster checks a leg kick nicely. Penncil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Penncil, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice takedown defense from Penncil. No joy for Foster on that attempt. #TD2# Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penncil to the mat! Penncil manages to get full guard. Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Penncil throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Penncil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Penncil throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penncil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Penncil's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Penncil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Penncil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB# Penncil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Foster wants to control from the top but Penncil keeps moving. Foster passes easily into side control. Nice work. Foster scoring with punches from side control. Foster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. You can see the frustration on Penncil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Penncil stops Foster from passing to mount. Penncil is trying to get back to half guard. Foster trying to control the action but Penncil is working from the bottom. Foster lands some shots froms side control. The referee asks Foster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foster prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3# Foster is putting a hurting on Penncil here, landing some big shots from side control. Foster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penncil to see if he's OK. Foster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Penncil some visible discomfort.
Penncil is being controlled here. Foster trying to control the position but Penncil is working away. Penncil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foster is controlling him well.#SUB2# Foster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Foster tries to advance to mount but Penncil instead regains half guard. Penncil wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
#T4# Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Foster wants to control but Penncil is keeping him busy. Foster slips a nice elbow through Penncil's hands, connecting with Penncil's forehead. Penncil is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Foster wants to control but Penncil is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyler Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Foster 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Foster! After the big win, Tyler Foster made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors White Gorilla and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CFC 519
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# Pablo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pablo tries to clinch up. Penncil swats away the attempt to clinch by Pablo.#CL2# Pablo takes the fight into the clinch. Pablo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD# Penncil gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penncil with a flurry of punches that miss. Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Penncil tries to free his leg and advance position but Pablo is retaining full guard. #ES2# Pablo has his feet on Penncil's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1# Pablo throws a good cross that connects.
Petey Pablo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pablo throws a series of strikes that have Penncil backpedaling.
Petey Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pablo lands a nice shot that snaps Penncil's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Pablo. No joy for Penncil on that attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Pablo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penncil throws out the jab. #CL# Penncil gets in close and instigates a clinch. Penncil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pablo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pablo lands a shoulder strike. Pablo lands on the inside with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pablo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Pablo. Penncil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him. A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. Pablo lands with a light punch inside. Pablo stops a takedown attempt from Penncil.
Pablo stalling against the cage.
Penncil is working for takedown but Pablo is calmly controlling the position for now. Penncil is trying to drag Pablo to the mat but Pablo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Pablo pushes Penncil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Pablo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pablo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pablo working aggressively here.
Pablo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not. Pablo misses with some punches.
A short right from Pablo. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. Nice body punch from Pablo. A short uppercut from Pablo. Pablo slows down the pace here.
#T4# A short uppercut from Pablo. Pablo scores with a nice hook to the head. Pablo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penncils head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pablo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Penncil in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The referee calls for Pablo to work.
Pablo lands a right hand. Pablo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. Pablo slowing the pace effectively. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo 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# A punch combination from Pablo misses. Pablo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Pablo does no damage. Penncil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pablo doesn't manage to clinch there - Penncil circles away.
Petey Pablo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pablo wants to clinch. Penncil feinted with a counter takedown. Penncil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pablo tries to avoid it but Penncil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pablo to the ground. Pablo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pablo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2# Pablo clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A body shot lands from Pablo.
Pablo effectively controlling the action here. Pablo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1# Pablo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Pablo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pablo stalling.
Pablo scores with a shot to the side of Penncil's head. Penncil wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pablo. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Pablo lands a left hand.
Pablo lands a hook that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Nice body punch from Pablo. A shot in the inside from Pablo. #T2# Pablo pushes Penncil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Penncil blocks an uppercut.
Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Pablo tries to throw a body punch but Penncil avoids it by throwing Pablo back against the cage. Pablo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right hand to the side of the head by Pablo. Pablo lands a body punch. Petey Pablo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pablo is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pablo lands with a short shot to the head. Come on Pablo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pablo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# A short right from Pablo. Pablo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pablo misses with a short punch on the inside. Pablo lands a left hand.
Pablo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pablo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Penncil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Penncil gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pablo is trying to stand.
#T4# Pablo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Pablo is refusing to be controlled, as Penncil sits in half guard. Pablo pushes Penncil off looking to stand but Penncil dives back in and keeps control.
Penncil throwing shots but Pablo is blocking nicely. Penncil not doing much here.
Pablo is trying to stand up here but Penncil is controlling him well. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Still in half guard, Penncil seems content to control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. A punch combination from Pablo misses. Penncil is looking to counter punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petey Pablo 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. This is the final round!#R3# Pablo is looking to clinch. Penncil wants to land a leg kick but Pablo is out of range. Penncil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pablo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pablo wants to clinch. Penncil fails with the takedown. Pablo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Pablo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Penncil rushes Pablo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Pablo struggles to land a body shot inside as Penncil controls his hands.
A short right from Pablo on the inside. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Penncil. Penncil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pablo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pablo lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like BJ Penncil has been cut. Penncil goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pablo prevents it.
Pablo cracks Penncil with a nice body shot. Pablo lands a nice uppercut. Pablo taking a breather. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pablo. #T2# Penncil letting Pablo take a breather here. A bit of stalling here from Pablo.
Pablo receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Penncil has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pablo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left hand lands to the body for Pablo.
Pablo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. Pablo pushes Penncil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pablo scores with a shot to the side of Penncil's head. Pablo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pablo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Penncil takes a knee to the side of the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Pablo lands with a right to the head. Pablo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not. Pablo scores with a shoulder strike. A short uppercut from Pablo. Pablo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penncil.
Pablo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Pablo has Penncil pressed against the cage.
Pablo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pablo scores with a shoulder strike. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Pablo. The referee calls for Pablo to work.
Pablo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pablo throws a punch but it's blocked by Penncil. Pablo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pablo leaning his opponent against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Pablo.
And that's the end of the fight! Petey Pablo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pablo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petey Pablo! Petey Pablo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 517
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Seto closes the distance and pushes Penncil back into the cage.#TD# Seto tightens his grip and picks Penncil up, before dumping him to the ground. Penncil manages to land in guard. Seto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penncil swivels though and keeps the full guard. Seto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Seto controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Penncil is trying to control the position but Seto postures up. Seto sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2# Penncil drives through with a takedown into Seto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Penncil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Seto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Seto wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Seto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penncil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seto is keeping the position for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Seto is on top in guard.
#REVR# Penncil being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB2# Seto looking to improve position, pressing down on Penncil's thigh with his hand. Penncil seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Seto paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Seto's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Penncil picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Penncil! An out of breath BJ Penncil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 513
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1# Penncil doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL# and Janssens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Janssens. Janssens missing with knees to the body.
#TD# Janssens has picked Penncil up - he's going for a ride! Janssens dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Penncil wants to control but Janssens is keeping busy.
Penncil tries to roll over but Janssens keeps him under control. Penncil trying to get back to full guard but Janssens takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Janssens landing shots from mount. Penncil tries to hold on but Janssens postures up.#T1# Penncil can't escape the position.
Penncil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Penncil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Janssens. Janssens passes the guard and advances to mount! Janssens is landing with some decent strikes but Penncil is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Janssens controlling the pace for now. #T2# Janssens landing strikes from the mount. Penncil is squirming around, avoiding Janssens's attempts to control the action. Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Penncil is squirming around, avoiding Janssens's attempts to control the action. Janssens sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Penncil wants to control but Janssens is having none of it.#T3# Penncil is trying desperately to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Janssens has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penncil's face.
Penncil is looking to get to half guard. Janssens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Janssens landing punches. Janssens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Janssens trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4# Janssens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Penncil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Janssens lands a big elbow. A nice elbow there by Janssens. 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! Janssens controlling the pace for now. Penncil is looking to improve his position but Janssens isn't that keen on the idea. Janssens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesper Janssens dominated that round. That's time! Janssens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD# Janssens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Janssens works over Penncil with some ground and pound from guard. Janssens throws an elbow that misses. Penncil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janssens's guard. Nice move by Penncil!#REVB# Janssens tries to land a sweep but no joy. Penncil pushing down on Janssens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Penncil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Penncil trying to control from half guard but Janssens is working away. Jesper Janssens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Janssens wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penncil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Janssens wants to get back to full guard.#T1# Penncil throwing shots but Janssens is blocking nicely. Janssens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penncil. 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. Penncil connects with a nice short shot to Janssens's temple. #SUB# Janssens looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Penncil is working for a kimura but Janssens is defending it quite comfortably.
Penncil trying to control the action but Janssens is working from the bottom. Janssens is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Janssens is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2# Penncil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janssens is just riding it out for now. Penncil eventually gives up the hold. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Penncil lands a nice short elbow. Well, if Penncil 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.
Penncil lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Janssens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil. Janssens is controlling Penncil's position as best he can from this difficult position. Janssens wants to get back to full guard. Janssens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penncil is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Penncil is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Penncil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB# Janssens looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Penncil is looking for a kimura but Janssens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penncil to get the leverage. Janssens is trying to stand up here but Penncil is controlling him well. Penncil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Janssens wants to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Janssens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Penncil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Penncil is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penncil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Penncil shoots in but no luck this time. Janssens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL# Janssens clinches up with Penncil and pushes him back against the cage. Penncil stalling in the clinch but Janssens improves position. Penncil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Janssens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD# Janssens pulls Penncil into guard.
#SUB# Janssens has his foot on Penncil's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penncil works his way back into a safe position though. Janssens trying to control the position.
Penncil landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Penncil trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom. Janssens trying to control the position.
#T1# Penncil trying to control but Janssens is working from the bottom. Janssens has his hands on Penncil's head, controlling the position. Penncil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Janssens's guard. #SUB2# Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Janssens has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Penncil 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.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. 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. Penncil connects with a nice short shot to Janssens's temple. Penncil thows a huge punch but Janssens dodges it nicely.
Janssens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Janssens tries to get out of the position. Janssens trying to control from the bottom.
Penncil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janssens keeps working. #SUB2# Penncil 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.
Janssens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3# Penncil wants to control but Janssens is keeping him busy. Janssens is looking to improve his position.
Penncil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Penncil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Penncil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Janssens defends it well. Penncil prevents Janssens from improving his position.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Penncil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Penncil is looking for a kimura but Janssens is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penncil to get the leverage. Janssens is staying active underneath Penncil, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Penncil is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Janssens tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! BJ Penncil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Penncil 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BJ Penncil! BJ Penncil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CFC 509
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1# Phelps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phelps. A right-left combo lands from Phelps. Phelps dives in and grabs Penncil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penncil pushes down on Phelps's head and hops out. Phelps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penncil is fending him off so far but Phelps persists. Nope, Penncil circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Phelps. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Phelps gets tackled into the cage by Penncil. Penncil maintains the clinch. Penncil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Penncil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phelps tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Penncil defends well and Phelps ends up having to push Penncil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Penncil has Phelps pushed against the cage. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2# Penncil manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Phelps looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Penncil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penncil is defended easily by Phelps. As Penncil tries to get set, Phelps tries to push him back and clinch up but Penncil manages to avoid the attempt. Penncil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Phelps counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phelps. Penncil is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Penncil manages to break the clinch.
Penncil is looking to clinch. #T2# Penncil goes for a double leg but Phelps avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phelps continues to drive forward. Penncil keeps the fight on the outside.#CL# Phelps has Penncil up against the cage in a clinch.
Phelps tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penncil just stands there and leans against the cage. Penncil has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phelps seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Penncil can turn it around.#TD# Phelps wants the takedown. Penncil is fighting it off but Phelps persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Penncil's guard against the cage. Penncil kicks Phelps off and gets to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Penncil shoots in and drives through. Phelps sprawls well. Phelps is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Penncil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phelps. Penncil checks the leg kick. Penncil dives in for a single leg takedown but Phelps sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Phelps fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Penncil wants to counter with a clinch but Phelps pushes him away.#T3##CL# Phelps rushes Penncil and presses him up against the cage. The referee calls for Phelps to work.
Penncil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phelps jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penncil walks away with a smile on his face. Phelps gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Penncil has his takedown stuffed and Phelps counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A head kick misses from Phelps. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phelps is defended easily by Penncil. Phelps is breathing heavily. Phelps throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2# and Penncil counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Penncil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB2# Penncil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Phelps defend it? Penncil steps over the head and cranks it - Phelps is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penncil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penncil! BJ Penncil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 507
Date: Nov 26, 2022 |
#R1# Penncil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phelps is fending him off so far but Penncil persists. Nope, Phelps circles away and we're back to standing. Phelps closes the distance and clinches up with Penncil, looking for a takedown. Phelps pushes Penncil against the cage but Penncil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Penncil throws a body punch but Phelps moves out of range. Phelps is looking to clinch. Phelps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penncil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phelps somewhat. Penncil shoots and misses and Phelps counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL# Phelps gets a clinch. Phelps tries to break free but Penncil pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Penncil manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Penncil shoots in and bounces Phelps off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Penncil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1# Penncil content to stall in guard here. Penncil forces his way into half guard. Penncil is taking a breather. Phelps says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Penncil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Penncil looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Phelps taking some punishment here, with Penncil in his half guard. Phelps wants to get back to full guard. Penncil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Phelps is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Phelps wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy and won't allow it. Well, if Penncil 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.
#T3# Penncil works his foot free and advances to mount. Penncil looking to control and managing it successfully. Phelps is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Penncil has isolated one of Phelps's arms. Phelps looking to fight him off but Penncil twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penncil! |
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