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Event:
CFC CG 54
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gotch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Gotch
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gotch wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gotch drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Gotch#SUB2#
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gotch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn stays in close to Gotch's body and controls the position.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Gotch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gotch tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gotch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gotch is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Penn moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (2) Gotch
Penn slows the pace down.
Gotch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gotch is looking to reverse the position.
Gotch sneaks back into half guard.
Penn controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for a kimura from the bottom but Penn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (8) vs (2) Gotch#T3#
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gotch keeps working.
Penn staying calm.
Gotch tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
Gotch is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gotch is looking to improve his position.
Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (11) vs (2) Gotch
Gotch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Penn wants to control the pace but Gotch is squirming around nicely.
Gotch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn takes Gotch's back. Score +3 for taking back: Penn (14) vs (2) Gotch
Penn is hanging on to Gotch's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Gotch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Penn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Penn controlling well, preventing Gotch from escaping the position.
Penn biding his time, controlling Gotch.
Penn continues to stall.#T5#
Penn controlling well, preventing Gotch from escaping the position.
Penn is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Penn is trying to stick to Gotch's back but Gotch is turning into Penn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Penn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gotch. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (14) vs (4) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Penn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gotch has Penn in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (16) vs (4) Gotch
Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (19) vs (4) Gotch#T6#
Gotch gets back to half guard.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Gotch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gotch is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Penn is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Gotch is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Gotch tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gotch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gotch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gotch with the active half guard here but Penn passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (22) vs (4) Gotch
Gotch is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Gotch trying to remain calm as Penn controls from the top position.
Gotch looks to move to half guard but instead Penn has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (24) vs (4) Gotch
Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Penn.
Gotch regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB2#
Gotch actively working from the bottom here.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Gotch defends it. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for a kimura from the bottom but Penn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (27) vs (4) Gotch
Gotch is being controlled here.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gotch's legs.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.
Gotch is trying to work for a sweep but Penn has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (29) vs (4) Gotch
Gotch is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Gotch is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gotch is looking to get to half guard.
Gotch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gotch tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn wants to take Gotch's back here but Gotch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gotch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Penn moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Penn (32) vs (4) Gotch
Penn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gotch doesn't escape.
Penn controlling well, preventing Gotch from escaping the position.
Gotch manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Gotch.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (32) vs (6) Gotch#T12#
Penn keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (34) vs (6) Gotch
Penn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (37) vs (6) Gotch
Penn wants to take Gotch's back but he can't do it this time.
Gotch is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Gotch working to try and regain half guard.
Gotch is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Gotch gets back to half guard.
Penn controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gotch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Gotch defending well. #T14#
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gotch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gotch wants to get back to full guard but Penn has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (40) vs (6) Gotch
Gotch 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 (40) vs (10) Gotch
Gotch doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (42) vs (10) Gotch
Gotch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for subs off his back but Penn has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions off his back.
Gotch looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gotch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn takes the fight on points by 42 to 10. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 10
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Charles Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Penn
Lee wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Penn takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Penn
Lee trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Penn tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee fails to advance to Penn's back.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Penn tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Penn is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Penn
Lee trying to control momentarily.
#T3#
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Penn showing good submission defense here.
Lee keeps control of the position as Penn tries to break free.
#SUB#
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Penn right now.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Penn pushed the leg off. #T4##SUB#
Penn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!
Penn trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #SUB#
Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Penn tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Penn tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Penn regains half guard.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5##SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee controlling the action here.
Penn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (8) vs (4) Penn
A bit of a pause in the action here. Penn controlling the positon.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Penn is trying to stick to Lee's back but Lee is turning into Penn. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Penn's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (4) Penn
Lee is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (10) vs (8) Penn
Penn controlling from mount.
Lee wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn content just to control the position here. #T7#
Penn avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Penn tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee wants to control but Penn is having none of it.#T8#
Lee tries to reverse the position but Penn maintains control.
Penn fails to advance to Lee's back.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Penn trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
Penn controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Lee can't escape the position.
#T11#
Penn wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee tries to hold on but Penn postures up.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Penn has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T12#
Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Let's hope that Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After the fight, Charles Lee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CFC CG 51
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 32 losses; Bjj Catch Wrestler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Catch Wrestler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (0) Penn
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn has his hands on Catch Wrestler's head, controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler slips nicely into half guard.
Catch Wrestler 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.#T1#
Catch Wrestler trying to control the pace.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Catch Wrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Catch Wrestler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Catch Wrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Catch Wrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (2) vs (2) Penn
Catch Wrestler pulls Penn in to control the position. #T4#
Catch Wrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (4) vs (2) Penn
Catch Wrestler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5##SUB2#
Penn looking for subs off his back but Catch Wrestler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Penn is doing well to control the position and prevent Catch Wrestler from advancing to side control.
Catch Wrestler works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (2) Penn
Catch Wrestler controlling his opponent. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Penn is having none of it. #T7#
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to hold on but Catch Wrestler pushes him away.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn keeping hold of Catch Wrestler's head, controlling as best he can.
Penn gets full guard.#T8#
Penn keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Penn pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Catch Wrestler stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catch Wrestler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully. #T10#
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Catch Wrestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn has Catch Wrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Penn pulls Catch Wrestler in to control the position.
Catch Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn pulls Catch Wrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Penn is continuing to stall.#T13#
Penn wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Penn has control of Catch Wrestler's left arm, preventing Catch Wrestler from doing any damage.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler won't allow Penn to sweep him here. #T14#
Catch Wrestler trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (4) Penn
Penn trying to control but Catch Wrestler is working from the bottom.
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 advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Catch Wrestler (7) vs (7) Penn
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Penn gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Penn wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
CFC CG Las Vegas 2
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Adeoluwa moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Adeoluwa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adeoluwa not doing much here.
Penn controlling the position for now.
Adeoluwa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Adeoluwa moves into full mount! Penn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Adeoluwa
Penn has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Adeoluwa's lack of action.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down in half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Adeoluwa stalling.
Penn trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard.
Penn is in trouble now - Adeoluwa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (8) Adeoluwa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Adeoluwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.#T4#
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Adeoluwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adeoluwa wants to control the action but instead Penn gets a body lock and reverses into Adeoluwa's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (8) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adeoluwa's guard.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Penn not doing much here.
#T6#
Adeoluwa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa controlling the position for now.
Adeoluwa is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working.
Adeoluwa is holding on to half guard well.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adeoluwa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is keen to just control but Adeoluwa is a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa trying to control here.
#T9#
Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (8) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adeoluwa is looking to escape.
Adeoluwa prevents Penn from taking his back.#T10#
Penn controlling his opponent.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Adeoluwa has given up his back here. Will Penn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (8) vs (8) Adeoluwa
Penn keeps control of the position as Adeoluwa tries to break free.
Adeoluwa trying to control the hands but Penn won't let him. #T11#
Penn controls the position.
Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Adeoluwa tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Adeoluwa tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Penn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adeoluwa.
Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adeoluwa is in bad spot here.
Penn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Adeoluwa doesn't escape.
Adeoluwa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Penn biding his time, controlling Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Adeoluwa turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (8) vs (10) Adeoluwa
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn seems keen to control Adeoluwa's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa wins on points by 10 to 8.
Post fight, an emotional Chukwu Adeoluwa said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 35 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Anatta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn won't allow Anatta to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn gets full guard.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.#T1#
Anatta is stalling in the full guard.
Anatta preventing the sweep.
Penn is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Penn managing to control the position.
Anatta controlling from the top position.
Penn is trying to keep Anatta in close.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Anatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Penn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Anatta postures up.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (2) Penn
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Anatta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Anatta.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Anatta gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (2) Penn#T5#
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Anatta is proving a slippery customer.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn pulls Anatta in to control the position. #T6#
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anatta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (4) Penn
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard.
Anatta trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anatta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anatta pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #T8#
Anatta is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Anatta controlling Penn's posture. #T9#
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Penn trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Penn won't allow Anatta to sweep him here. #T10#
Anatta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anatta wants to control the position but Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Penn controlling the pace.
Anatta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T11#
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anatta! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (4) vs (7) Penn#T12#
Anatta wants to control but Penn is having none of it.
Anatta is squirming around, avoiding Penn's attempts to control the action.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta is holding on to half guard well.#T13#
Anatta wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Penn seems content to control.
Let's hope that Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Penn wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Anatta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anatta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anatta.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn wins on points by 7 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 16 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Penn tries to sprawl but Maximus drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (0) Penn
Maximus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (0) Penn
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maximus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face as Maximus controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Maximus takes a little break here. Penn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn wants to control but Maximus postures up.
Penn stops Maximus from passing to mount.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maximus tries to move to full mount but Penn actually manages to regain half guard.
Well, if Maximus 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.
Maximus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (0) Penn#T2#
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn tries to hold on but Maximus postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn gets back to half guard.#T3#
Maximus is taking a breather. Penn 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.
Maximus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Maximus is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Penn wants to get back to full guard but Maximus has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (0) Penn
Maximus avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Maximus controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Penn tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus fails to advance to Penn's back.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Penn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maximus controlling his opponent.
Maximus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Maximus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Maximus wants to take Penn's back here but Penn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Maximus isn't that keen on the idea.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn tries to hold on but Maximus postures up.#T7#
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T8#
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Maximus is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Maximus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Maximus.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Maximus'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.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus not doing much here.
Maximus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (14) vs (0) Penn#T10#
Maximus wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Penn tries to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Penn wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Maximus prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Maximus controlling from mount.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maximus looking to take Penn's back but Penn rolls and after a scramble, Penn ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Penn to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (14) vs (2) Penn
Penn trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom. #T12#
Maximus pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Maximus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (16) vs (2) Penn
Maximus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Penn is positioning himself well to prevent Maximus advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Penn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Maximus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Maximus stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Maximus 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.
Maximus wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maximus controls the pace.#T14#
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Maximus is proving a slippery customer.
Maximus tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Maximus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Maximus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
An out of breath Alexander Maximus 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Doumergos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Doumergos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Doumergos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Doumergos manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Doumergos#SUB2#
Doumergos tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Doumergos keeps moving and retains side control.
Doumergos is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doumergos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn tries to bench press Doumergos off him but Doumergos keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Doumergos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Penn has one of Doumergos's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Doumergos keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Doumergos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doumergos trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doumergos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doumergos's best efforts.
Doumergos trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Doumergos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Doumergos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doumergos wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to improve his position but Doumergos is controlling well.
Penn trying to hold on to Doumergos's head to control him but Doumergos postures up.
#T3#
Doumergos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (7) Doumergos
Doumergos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doumergos looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Doumergos's attempts to control the action.
Penn tries to hold on but Doumergos postures up.#SUB2#
Doumergos goes for an armbar but Penn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (7) Doumergos#T4#
Doumergos trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Doumergos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.#SUB2#
Doumergos 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumergos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Doumergos 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.
Penn trying to control but Doumergos is working from the bottom.
Penn won't allow Doumergos to sweep him here. #T5#
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumergos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doumergos wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Doumergos working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Doumergos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doumergos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (9) Doumergos
Penn is trying to keep Doumergos in close.
#SUB2#
Doumergos drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Doumergos off! Doumergos jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn wants to hit a sweep here but Doumergos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (12) Doumergos#T6#
Penn just holding on.#SUB2#
Doumergos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Doumergos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (2) vs (15) Doumergos#SUB2#
Doumergos is persistently looking for the submission but Penn is defending it well.
Penn trying to control the hands but Doumergos breaks the grip. #T7##SUB2#
Doumergos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Doumergos 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.
Doumergos gets his hands free as Penn looks to control. #SUB2#
Doumergos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Penn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Penn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Doumergos gets his way!
#SUB2#
Doumergos looking to break Penn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Penn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doumergos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T8##SUB2#
Doumergos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Penn trying to hold on to Doumergos's head to control him but Doumergos postures up.
Doumergos trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well. #SUB2#
Doumergos is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Doumergos is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Penn trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Doumergos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Doumergos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn wants to control but Doumergos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn moves into full guard.
Doumergos forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Doumergos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doumergos. #SUB2#
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Doumergos.
#T10#
Penn is staying active underneath Doumergos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn won't allow Doumergos to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Doumergos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doumergos slips nicely into half guard.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doumergos trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Doumergos is very close to passing his half guard.
Doumergos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn wants to improve his position but Doumergos is controlling well.
Doumergos tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doumergos is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Doumergos is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (6) vs (15) Doumergos
Doumergos is trying to escape the mount.
Doumergos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (9) vs (15) Doumergos
Doumergos tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
Penn has good solid back control here.
Doumergos tries to escape the position.
#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Penn keeps control of the position as Doumergos tries to break free.
Penn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doumergos is trying to break free.
Doumergos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doumergos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Doumergos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (9) vs (17) Doumergos
Doumergos pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doumergos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working. #T14#
Doumergos trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doumergos is one step ahead there.
Doumergos looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn trying to control the position.
Doumergos wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doumergos wins on points by 17 to 9.
A relieved looking Gaston Doumergos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredrich as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Fredrich has managed to clinch.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredrich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Fredrich moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fredrich pulls guard successfully.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fredrich is keeping the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Fredrich keeps moving.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Fredrich is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich is positioning himself well to prevent Penn advancing to mount. #SUB#
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Fredrich defends it. #SUB#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredrich is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Fredrich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fredrich defends it well. #SUB#
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fredrich sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fredrich is defending well. #T2#
Fredrich trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Fredrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Fredrich defends the submission attempt.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Fredrich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Fredrich manages to get to full guard.
Penn postures up.
Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fredrich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Fredrich
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredrich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredrich stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fredrich controls the pace.
Penn is trying to keep Fredrich in close.
#T4#
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn looking to control.
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Fredrich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fredrich stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn controls Fredrich momentarily but Fredrich frees himself.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Penn is looking to control Fredrich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fredrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fredrich works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Fredrich
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Fredrich pushes him away.
Fredrich fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Fredrich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fredrich is working for a guillotine from mount but Penn frees his head quite easily.
#T6#
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fredrich avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn has given up his back. Will we see Fredrich going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (0) vs (8) Fredrich
Will Fredrich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Penn trying to control but not successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Fredrich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Penn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fredrich's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fredrich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fredrich struggling to keep hold of the position.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Fredrich has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Fredrich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Penn is defending well though. Fredrich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Penn is trying to roll into a better position but Fredrich has get a rear naked choke and Penn is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Fredrich! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Harris is trying to trip Penn. He has hold of a leg but Penn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Harris
Penn looking to control.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself. #T1#
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Harris
Penn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Harris
Harris is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris looks winded!
Penn is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (4) Harris#T2#
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Penn moves into full mount! Harris won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (7) vs (4) Harris#T3##SUB#
Penn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Penn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harris looks calm but he's in trouble here. Penn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Penn lets go of the hold and Harris can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Penn! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bruno Del Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Del Castillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Penn fails with the takedown#TD#
and Del Castillo counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Castillo (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn looking to control.
Del Castillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Del Castillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn is trying to keep Del Castillo in close.
Del Castillo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Castillo is working away from the top position though.
Penn wants to improve his position but Del Castillo is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Del Castillo seems content to control.#T1#
Del Castillo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to roll over but Del Castillo keeps him under control.
Penn wants to control but Del Castillo is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Del Castillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Castillo wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Del Castillo is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Penn won't allow Del Castillo to pass to mount.
Penn is looking to control Del Castillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Del Castillo 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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn wants to sweep here but Del Castillo controlling him for the moment.
Del Castillo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Castillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Castillo passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Castillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Del Castillo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.#T5#
Del Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Castillo won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Penn is trying to control the position but Del Castillo postures up. #SUB2#
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Castillo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Penn pushes a forearm under Del Castillo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Del Castillo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Penn! |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Fry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn. #TD2#
Penn 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fry (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fry is keeping the position.
Penn stands and throws Fry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fry (0) vs (5) Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fry (0) vs (7) Penn
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Fry is in no mood to give up.
Fry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Penn has isolated one of Fry's arms. Fry looking to fight him off but Penn twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Penn! |
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