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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Dekkers tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn looks to land a combination. Dekkers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dekkers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Dekkers is rocked!
Dekkers lands a nice looking body kick.
Dekkers is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn batters Dekkers with a massive right followed by a huge left! Dekkers is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Penn lands a final crushing right hand to drop Dekkers to the mat with a gruesome thud! Penn is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). JB Penn! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 233
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Zofewa clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Zofewa has Penn pressed against the cage.
Zofewa wants a takedown but no success here.
Zofewa gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Zofewa avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zofewa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zofewa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zofewa can't get the takedown.
Zofewa is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctium Zofewa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zofewa lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Penn pulls Zofewa into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zofewa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Penn has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zofewa is working hard here to advance position.
Zofewa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Zofewa trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it. #T1#
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Zofewa is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zofewa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Zofewa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zofewa lands a few punches from side control.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zofewa advances to mount.
Penn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Penn tries to hold on but Zofewa pushes him away.
Zofewa controlling from mount.
Penn taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Penn is trying to escape the mount but Zofewa keeps good control and instead manages to take Penn's back.
Zofewa lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Penn hold on?!
#SUB#
Penn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zofewa. #SUB#
Zofewa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn just trying to survive but Zofewa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3##SUB#
Zofewa looking for the RNC.
Zofewa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Penn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Zofewa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Penn wants to escape the position.
Penn just trying to survive but Zofewa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Penn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zofewa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zofewa is trying to stick to Penn's back but Penn is turning into Zofewa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zofewa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Penn.
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Zofewa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Zofewa defends easily.
Zofewa looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Zofewa chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zofewa defends it easily.
Zofewa advances position into side control!#SUB#
Zofewa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Zofewa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zofewa's guard! Nice work there by Penn!
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!
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Zofewa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Penn wants to control from the top but Zofewa keeps moving.
Zofewa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arctium Zofewa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Zofewa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penn!#SUB#
Zofewa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zofewa's guard! Nice work there by Penn!
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Zofewa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zofewa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Zofewa is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zofewa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zofewa working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zofewa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to control from the top but Zofewa keeps moving.
Arctium Zofewa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1##SUB#
Zofewa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zofewa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Zofewa has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Penn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Zofewa has tightened it up now! Penn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arctium Zofewa!
After winning the bout, Arctium Zofewa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zofewa was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn throws a right hand that Zofewa ducks under and follows up with a left that Zofewa also avoids with ease.#TD#
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zofewa struggling a bit here.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Penn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zofewa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Penn's back!
Zofewa has the hooks in. Penn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zofewa scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zofewa is hanging on to Penn's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Zofewa looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zofewa is looking for the choke from the back position but Penn is controlling his hands well. #T1##SUB2#
Zofewa has managed to slip his arm under Penn's chin. This could be all over... yep, Penn is tapping out! Submission win for Zofewa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arctium Zofewa!
A victorious Arctium Zofewa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 225
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Kitahachi misses with the combination.
Kitahachi walks into a jab.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kitahachi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kitahachi misses with an uppercut.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kitahachi circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn misses with a looping right.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kitahachi misses the jab.
It seemed like Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Penn throws a series of punches but Kitahachi moves out of range.
Penn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Penn.
Kitahachi throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#ROC2#Kitahachi is rocked!
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Kitahachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Kitahachi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn misses with the combination.
Kitahachi seems to have got his legs back now.
Penn cracks Kitahachi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kitahachi avoids the body shot from Penn.
Kitahachi missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitahachi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a nice combination. Kitahachi backs away looking to recover.
Kitahachi fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Kitahachi finds it's way through Penn's defenses. #T2#
Kitahachi works Penn's body with a nice hook.
Penn misses with a double jab
and Kitahachi counters with a straight right hand.
Kitahachi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Penn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitahachi throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Kitahachi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitahachi slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Kitahachi lands with an uppercut that bounces Penn off the cage and back into range.
Kitahachi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Kitahachi moved out of range nicely.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kitahachi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn lands with a shot to the body.
Penn misses with a hook. Kitahachi ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Kitahachi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Penn is rocked!
Kitahachi drops Penn with a naaaaasty hook - Penn is in real trouble here! Kitahachi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugi Kitahachi! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 218
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
A big left from Nagashima misses.
A jab from Nagashima does it's job there.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Nagashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagashima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn slips a straight right by Nagashima.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagashima throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Penn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!
Penn looks to land a combination but Nagashima avoids it well.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagashima lands a head shot.
Nagashima defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Nagashima misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Nagashima rushes Penn and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn can't get the takedown.
Nagashima scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Nagashima's head.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nagashima prevents a body shot from Penn.
Nagashima scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagashima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head. #ROC#Penn is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagashima finish him?
Nagashima tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
A short uppercut from Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagashima.
Nagashima lands a left hand.
Nagashima prevents a body shot from Penn.
Nice body punch from Nagashima - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Penn.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nagashima.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagashima backwards.
Nagashima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Nagashima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Nagashima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Nagashima creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Penn with a big uppercut! Penn tries to clinch up but Nagashima pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Penn to the mat! Penn covers up and Nagashima unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yuichiro Nagashima! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 214
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Avidan throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Avidan dodges the punch combination from Penn.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Avidan doesn't seem phased though.
Avidan throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Avidan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Penn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Avidan's head coaches at The 3rd Precinct that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avidan blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Avidan misses the target. #T1#
Penn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avidan throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Penn tries to bum rush Avidan with a series of wild strikes but Avidan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Avidan.
Avidan is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn stalks Avidan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Avidan's face. Avidan staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Avidan, as that shot connected.
Avidan swings widly with a right hand
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avidan scores with a hook.
Avidan looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Rocco Avidan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avidan scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn throws a series of punches but Avidan avoids them all with ease.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Avidan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Avidan scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avidan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avidan taking a breather.
Avidan prevents a body shot from Penn.
Avidan works on Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
Penn working aggressively here.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Avidan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avidan struggles to land a body shot inside as Penn controls his hands.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Avidan fails to land.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn is working Avidan over against the cage.
Avidan has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Avidan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
Penn blocks a body shot from Avidan. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Penn blocking some punches.
Penn blocking some punches.
Avidan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avidan is working Penn over against the cage.
Penn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avidan's elbow.
Avidan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Avidan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Avidan avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn gets through Avidan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avidan can't find room to land a body shot as Penn controls the action.
Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avidan backwards.
Avidan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn is leaning against Avidan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avidan blocking some punches.
#T4#
Avidan misses with a punch to the body.
Penn pushes Avidan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avidan is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avidan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn presses Avidan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avidan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Avidan misses with some punches.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avidan has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Penn gets through Avidan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn wants to take the fight to the mat but Avidan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Penn tries a body shot but Avidan blocks it.
A short left from Penn.
Penn misses with a body punch.
Avidan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Penn misses with a double jab.
Penn swinging wildly here.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination.
Penn with a jab.
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Avidan off the cage and back into range.
Penn moves out of range as Avidan strikes.
Avidan throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Penn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avidan.#CL#
Avidan clinches with his opponent.
Avidan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Avidan misses with a punch on the inside.
Avidan tries a body shot but Penn blocks it.
#BC#
Avidan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avidan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
JB Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
Penn slips a straight right by Avidan.
Avidan misses the shot to the body.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Avidan's ribs.
Penn throws a right hand that Avidan ducks under and follows up with a left that Avidan also avoids with ease.
Avidan looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avidan is looking to counter punch.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
JB Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Avidan tries to work over Penn's front leg with a kick but Penn checks it.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn throws a series of punches but Avidan avoids them all with ease.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Avidan misses the target.
A nice side step and Penn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avidan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Avidan can pounce on him.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Avidan swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Penn cracks Avidan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a body shot.
Penn throws a right and a left that Avidan avoids nicely.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Avidan.
Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Penn avoids the body shot from Avidan.
#T3#
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
Penn throws a one two combo.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Avidan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avidan misses the jab.
Penn walks into a jab.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Avidan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avidan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avidan looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Avidan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avidan just misses with a punch to the body.
Avidan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avidan scores with a decent looking hook.
Jab from Avidan.
Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avidan. Avidan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penn works over Avidan's head and body with a nice combination.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avidan circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avidan.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avidan. Avidan obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Avidan clinches up against the cage.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Avidan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avidan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Avidan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avidan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avidan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Avidan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Avidan is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Avidan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn connects with the punch.
Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Penn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Penn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avidan. Avidan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Penn thuds his right hand into Avidan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Avidan misses with a body kick.
Avidan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn jabs Avidan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avidan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Penn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rocco Avidan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Avidan misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn lands a head shot.
Avidan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a series of strikes. Avidan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Avidan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penn.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Avidan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avidan misses with a hook
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Penn misses.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avidan avoids the body shot from Penn.
It looked like Avidan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avidan lands a jab to the head.
Avidan tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avidan.#T2#
Penn lands with a hook. Avidan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Avidan throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avidan.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avidan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Avidan.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Avidan's head.
Avidan moves forwards but Penn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avidan moves away from the strike by Penn.
Avidan misses with a straight right.
As Avidan backs off Penn throws a huge counter combo but Avidan manages to avoid it all.
Avidan misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Penn throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Avidan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Avidan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Avidan scores with a leg kick.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Avidan misses with a looping left.
Penn connects with a right hand. Avidan shakes it off.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Avidan backpedaling.
Avidan throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Avidan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avidan throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avidan.
Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avidan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
It looked like Avidan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penn lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avidan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Avidan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avidan connects with a looping right hand.
Penn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Penn throws a series of punches but Avidan avoids them all with ease.
Avidan misses with a straight left.
Avidan misses with a straight left.
A jab from Avidan finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Penn.
Penn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Penn!
JB Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avidan scoring well with a low kick there.
Avidan lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
JB Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JB Penn! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 211
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krawlee. #CL2#
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches.
Krawlee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Krawlee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krawlee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krawlee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Penn controls Krawlee momentarily but Krawlee frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krawlee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krawlee is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Penn keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass. #SUB#
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.
Krawlee lands a couple of elbows.
Krawlee is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krawlee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Krawlee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Penn is rocked!
Krawlee gets to his feet and stands over Penn, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Penn felt that one! Krawlee unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Penn from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kree P Krawlee! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 207
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn cracks a nice hook into Jeffery's ribs.
Attilla Jeffery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn lands with a cross.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges.
Penn stalks Jeffery and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jeffery's face. Jeffery staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Attilla Jeffery has been cut.
Jeffery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeffery attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jeffery misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Jeffery's head back.
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!
Jeffery throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Jeffery lands a jab to Penn's midsection.
Jeffery misses with a wild combination.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jeffery misses with a low kick.
Penn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jeffery scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeffery throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jeffery thinking.
Jeffery throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Jeffery bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jeffery looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Jeffery showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Jeffery tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Penn is able to avoid easily.
Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Jeffery should have avoided that one.
Penn avoids the head kick by Jeffery.
Jeffery takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jeffery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeffery.
Jeffery looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jeffery misses the shot to the body.
Jeffery lands a really nice looking cross but Penn seems unphased.
We've been told by Jeffery's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeffery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeffery wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Penn lands a slapping body shot.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Jeffery swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Jeffery avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jeffery swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Jeffery throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Jeffery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jeffery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn moves out of range of the leg kick from Jeffery.
Penn throws out a counter right but Jeffery avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Jeffery is rocked!
Penn feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jeffery crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JB Penn! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 204
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Penn swings widly with a right hand
and Leeds counters with a straight right hand.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Leeds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leeds lands with a cross.
Penn misses with a jab to the body
and Leeds counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leeds counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Leeds counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Penn misses
letting Leeds counter with a right hand.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Leeds avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn looks to land a combination but Leeds avoids it well.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leeds, as that shot connected.
Leeds scores with a nice right hand.
Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leeds with a hook.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leeds finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Leeds counters with a nice uppercut.
Leeds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leeds cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#Penn is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn throws a combination that misses
letting Leeds counter with a right hand.
Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leeds scores with a counter punch that sends Penn to the canvas! Leeds smells blood - he's punishing Penn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Penn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Leeds!
Jimmy Leeds thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 201
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Millz looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Millz misses.
Penn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Millz gets a clinch.
Millz scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Millz.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Millz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Millz cracks Penn with a nice body shot.
Millz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Millz.
A short right from Millz.
Millz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Penn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Millz.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Millz finish him?
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Millz has him pressed against the cage.
Millz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
Millz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Millz unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Penn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Millz is unloading with more strikes now! Penn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bee Millz!
Bee Millz 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:
ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Fernandes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernandes feinted with a counter takedown.
Penn with a poor takedown #TD#
and Fernandes counters with a takedown into side control.
Penn prevents Fernandes from moving into mount.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Fernandes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandes has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fernandes is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fernandes trying to control the pace.
Fernandes prevents Penn from improving his position.
Fernandes trying to control the pace.
Penn is trying is best to control the position here.
Fernandes content to control rather than advance.
Penn tries to roll over but Fernandes keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn is pressing down on Fernandes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fernandes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fernandes defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn looking to control but Fernandes passes into half guard.
Penn is looking to control Fernandes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?#T3#
Fernandes controlling the action here.
Penn trying to hold on to Fernandes's head to control him but Fernandes postures up.
Penn missing with punches from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Fernandes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fernandes moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Penn.#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.#SUB#
Fernandes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Fernandes keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fernandes trying to advance position but Penn counters by regaining guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Fernandes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Penn misses #TD#
and Fernandes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard.#SUB2#
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Fernandes defends easily.
#SUB2#
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Penn looking for a triangle here. Fernandes is fighting it but it looks tight! Penn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fernandes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). JB Penn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Packin tries to clinch up.
Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Packin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A right-left combo lands from Penn. #CL#
Packin gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Packin lands an elbow inside that Penn shrugs off.
Packin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Packin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Packin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
JB Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Packin, which made it look bad.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Packin's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Penn.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Penn closes the distance and pushes Packin back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
Packin throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Packin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Penn managing to block the knees to the body from Packin.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Packin missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Packin manages to pull guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Packin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packin keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Packin controlling the position.
Penn stands and throws Packin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Packin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Packin is holding Penn down, trying to stall.#T2#
Penn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Packin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn scoring with punches and elbows.
Penn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Packin is being controlled here.
Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Packin is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Packin is breathing heavily.
Penn throws an elbow but Packin slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Penn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Packin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Penn connects with a decent elbow.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Packin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Penn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Packin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Penn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Penn trying to control the action but Packin is working from the bottom.
Packin throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Penn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Penn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Packin dodges the ground and pound from Penn.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packin keeps working.
Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Penn is chipping away with strikes.
Penn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Penn advances to mount.
Penn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Packin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Packin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Penn cracks Packin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn cracks Packin with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Packin.
Packin is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Packin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Penn's efforts to push away.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Penn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn pushes Packin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Penn lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Packin is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Packin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Packin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Packin prevents a body shot from Penn.
Packin fails to pull guard.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Packin has him pressed against the cage.
Penn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packin backwards.
Penn lands with a right to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Penn as Packin tries to tie him up.
Packin tries to break free but Penn pushes him back against the cage.
Packin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Packin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Penn 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 Rodney Packin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn prevents a body shot from Packin.
Packin seems to have got his legs back now.
Packin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Packin is controlling the position.
Packin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
JB Penn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Penn.
Penn is trying to break free.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Packin has Penn pressed against the cage, preventing Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Penn as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn is leaning against Packin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Penn.
Penn working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Penn. #T3#
Penn trying to stall but Packin improves his position.
Penn blocks an elbow strike from Packin.
Packin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn lands a shot to the body.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Packin has him pressed against the cage.
Penn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Packin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Penn.
Penn is working Packin over against the cage.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Packin's ribcage. Packin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Penn is trying to break free.
Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Packin won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Penn.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Packin has him pressed against the cage.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Packin won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Packin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Penn kicks off Packin and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn tries to bum rush Packin with a series of wild strikes but Packin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Penn digs a good hook to Packin's body.
Packin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JB Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud.
Penn tries to break the clinch but Packin is controlling the position.
Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Penn taking a breather.
Packin jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Packin gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.
Penn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Packin up against the cage.
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn presses Packin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penn lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Penn presses Packin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Penn.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Packin's head.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn stalling the fight.
Penn dips a shoulder and cracks Packin with a mighty uppercut! Packin falls back against the cage and Penn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Packin is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Penn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JB Penn! |
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Event:
GC 518
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Hubley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn trying to control but Hubley postures up.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Hubley is controlling him well.
Hubley is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Hubley not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn tries to roll over but Hubley keeps him under control.
Hubley stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hubley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Penn taking some punishment here, with Hubley in his half guard.
Penn tries to roll over but Hubley keeps him under control.
Hubley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Hubley has hold of Penn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Penn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hubley avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Hubley looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Hubley lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Hubley has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.
Hubley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Penn is rocked!
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!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hubley! Penn is hurt baaadly! Hubley is firing away with more strikes - Penn is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Hubley!
Charlie Hubley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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