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Event:
ADWGC Helsinki
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2939 p4p, 322 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 20492 p4p, 530 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Gracie is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Penn is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Gracie!
A relieved looking Ricardo Gracie 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:
ADWGC 8
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ibbe Ribbler (ranked 2328 p4p, 266 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 20657 p4p, 549 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ribbler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Religion - Infected. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grappling Penn enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ribbler moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Penn has Ribbler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ribbler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ribbler is defending well.
Ribbler jumps guard and drags Penn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribbler controlling Penn's posture.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler pulls Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Penn is posturing up here but Ribbler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Penn tries to roll out but it's too tight and Penn has to tap! Slick submission there by Ribbler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ibbe Ribbler!
Our winner, Ibbe Ribbler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake (ranked 16343 p4p, 548 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 20558 p4p, 550 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pancake to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Penn
Pancake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Penn
Pancake tries to move into full mount but can't pass Penn's legs.
Penn is trying to work for a sweep but Pancake has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Penn
Penn tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake looking to secure an arm triangle but Penn defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control the action but instead Penn gets a body lock and reverses into Pancake's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Penn
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (2) Penn
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn controls Pancake momentarily but Pancake frees himself.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Pancake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Pancake passes into half guard.
Pancake 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.
Penn wants to control but Pancake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pancake wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Pancake is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake 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.
Pancake prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pancake is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Pancake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Pancake works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (12) vs (2) Penn
Pancake seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Penn is holding on tight.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Pancake has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn controls the position.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake can't control as he wanted to and Penn manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Pancake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake trying to control from Penn's half guard. Penn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pancake defends well.
Penn looking to control but Pancake passes into half guard.
Pancake 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancake pulls his head out easily.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Pancake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg.
Penn won't allow Pancake to pass to mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pancake wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Pancake frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (15) vs (2) Penn
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Pancake's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Pancake controlling his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Pancake wants to take Penn's back but he can't do it this time.
Penn gets back to half guard.
Pancake is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
Pancake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pancake postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (15) vs (4) Penn
Pancake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pancake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (17) vs (4) Penn
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A less than humble Tobias Pancake misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
ADWGC 2
Date: Feb 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 20574 p4p, 528 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 1329 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camatta swivels and escapes.
Camatta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Camatta closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Camatta
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Penn is trying to keep Camatta in close.
Camatta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is trying to hold Camatta in close to prevent damage but Camatta has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn gets full guard.
Camatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camatta is aware though and is defending well.
Camatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Camatta 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Camatta controlling the action here.
Camatta wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn is looking to control Camatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Camatta controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta prevents Penn from improving his position.
Camatta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camatta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Camatta
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta manages to capitalize on a mistake by Penn to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Penn (0) vs (8) Camatta
Penn wants to escape the position.
Camatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camatta has good solid back control here.
Camatta keeps control of the position as Penn tries to break free.
Camatta is looking to control Penn but Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Penn is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Penn won't enjoy being in this position. Camatta looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Penn is tapping - it's over boys! Camatta picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Camatta!
Antonio Camatta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 21238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 1178 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliver Hedman Karlsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hedman Karlsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Hedman Karlsson
Penn regains half guard.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Hedman Karlsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Hedman Karlsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedman Karlsson trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hedman Karlsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (7) Hedman Karlsson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to improve his position but Hedman Karlsson is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Hedman Karlsson pushes his legs off easily.
Hedman Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn looking to control.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Hedman Karlsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hedman Karlsson escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (10) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hedman Karlsson is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (0) vs (12) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Penn tries to hold on but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Hedman Karlsson tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn is in trouble now - Hedman Karlsson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (15) Hedman Karlsson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to hold on but Hedman Karlsson pushes him away.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Hedman Karlsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (18) Hedman Karlsson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hedman Karlsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (18) Hedman Karlsson
Penn tightening his grip on Hedman Karlsson, looking for the choke.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from getting a body triangle.
Hedman Karlsson tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
Penn controlling from the back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to break Hedman Karlsson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hedman Karlsson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Penn is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Penn doesn't have the hooks in and Hedman Karlsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (20) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is pulling down on Hedman Karlsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Hedman Karlsson, at least for the moment.
Hedman Karlsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (23) Hedman Karlsson
Penn regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (26) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is not content to let Hedman Karlsson control the position.
Hedman Karlsson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hedman Karlsson working away.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Hedman Karlsson is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Hedman Karlsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hedman Karlsson prevents Penn from improving his position.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hedman Karlsson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (29) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hedman Karlsson pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson pulls his head out easily.
Hedman Karlsson is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is pressing down on Penn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Penn is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (32) Hedman Karlsson
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to hold on to Hedman Karlsson's head to control him but Hedman Karlsson postures up.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn gets full guard.
Hedman Karlsson stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Hedman Karlsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hedman Karlsson forces his way into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn won't allow Hedman Karlsson to pass to mount.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (35) Hedman Karlsson
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've been informed that Hedman Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hedman Karlsson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (4) vs (38) Hedman Karlsson
Hedman Karlsson has control of an arm but Penn manages to advance to Hedman Karlsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (8) vs (38) Hedman Karlsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Hedman Karlsson wins on points by 38 to 8.
A relieved looking Oliver Hedman Karlsson 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 20 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 23027 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 2537 p4p, 306 weight class). Harris has chosen Du Hast as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris.
Penn has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris pulls guard effortlessly.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Harris
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn is trying to keep Harris in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
Penn managing to control the position.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Harris
Harris is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris has his hands on Penn's head, controlling the position.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harris has his hands on Penn's head, controlling the position.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Penn wants to take a breather but Harris is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control from Harris's half guard. Harris has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Harris
Penn is controlling Harris's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harris controlling from the top position.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
Harris's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn is trying to keep Harris in close.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Harris content to stall in guard here.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Penn up and slammed him! Penn can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (7) Harris
Harris controls the position from side control.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Penn tries to improve position but can't.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to control.
Penn looking for subs off his back but Harris has passed one foot through into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Penn keeping hold of Harris's head, controlling as best he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harris is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 7 to 2.
Bastien Harris took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hey Joe Rogan lets go get drunk and high and pick up some hookers, i feel on top of the world right now.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 9821 p4p, 642 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 23021 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grappling Penn enters the cage!
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 7 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harland as he avoids it easily.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Harland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (0) Penn
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.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harland looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Penn
Harland 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: Harland (4) vs (2) Penn
Harland controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
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: Harland (4) vs (4) Penn
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Harland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Harland in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (6) vs (4) Penn
Harland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harland (6) vs (8) Penn
Harland is looking to reverse the position.
Harland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harland (6) vs (10) Penn
Penn wants to control the action but instead Harland gets a body lock and reverses into Penn's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (8) vs (10) Penn
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Harland is proving a slippery customer.
Harland pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Harland has control of the leg.
Harland is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (8) vs (12) Penn
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland controlling Penn's posture.
Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Penn passes into half guard.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control. Harland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Harland tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Harland is working hard here to advance position.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Harland defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn wants to take a breather but Harland is having none of it.
Harland is holding on to half guard well.
Harland wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn is trying to control. Harland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland is looking to improve his position.
Harland controlling the position for now.
Penn wants to take a breather but Harland is having none of it.
Harland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Harland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harland.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Harland.
Harland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Penn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Harland has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (10) vs (12) Penn
Harland has gone for a leg lock! Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (10) vs (14) Penn
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Harland.
Harland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the top position.
Penn pushes down on Harland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harland is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grappling Penn!
After winning the bout, Grappling Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 5120 p4p, 530 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 22749 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kantola clinches up against the cage.
Kantola manages to pull guard.
Kantola being controlled here, momentarily.
Kantola controlling Penn's posture.
Kantola wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kantola keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
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.
Kantola has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola controlling Penn's posture.
Kantola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is fighting to break Kantola's control of his arms but Kantola is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Kantola controlling the position.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn won't allow Kantola to sweep him here.
Kantola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kantola 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has control of Kantola's left arm, preventing Kantola from doing any damage.
Kantola looking to pass the guard.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kantola defends well.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kantola in particular looking to stall.
Penn won't allow Kantola to pass to mount.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kantola is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kantola passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (5) vs (0) Penn
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kantola sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kantola continues to stall.
Kantola'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.
Further stalling from Kantola.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Kantola has a good base and remains in mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn wants to hold on but Kantola pushes him away.
Kantola tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn tries to hold on but Kantola postures up.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Kantola takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Kantola.
Kantola tries to control but Penn wriggling away.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Penn is looking to escape.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kantola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Penn gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kantola won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola is working hard here to advance position.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kantola stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Kantola controlling from the top position.
Kantola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Kantola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn looking to control.
Kantola sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Penn keeping full guard, as Kantola tries to pass.
Kantola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kantola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kantola.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kantola (5) vs (2) Penn
Kantola is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Penn trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kantola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Kantola is retaining full guard.
Kantola being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kantola holds on and takes a little breather.
Kantola 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: Kantola (7) vs (2) Penn
Kantola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Kantola from controlling successfully.
Kantola controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kantola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Penn is tightening it up a little... Kantola has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kantola reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kantola taps out! Nice BJJ there by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grappling Penn!
A very excited looking Grappling Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn (ranked 22743 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 5469 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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 2 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn gets tackled into the cage by White. White maintains the clinch.
White has hold of one of Penn's legs. Penn is fighting the takedown attempt but White gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) White
Penn trying to control the position here.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 (2) vs (2) White
Penn is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.
Penn trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (2) White
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
Penn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. White is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (8) vs (2) White
Penn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling well, preventing White from escaping the position.
White is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Penn is not going to allow White to sit and survive in this position.
Penn is persistently looking for the submission but White is defending it well.
Penn seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under White's chin but White turns very nicely into Penn's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by White.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (8) vs (4) White
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
White's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Penn pulls White in close to his closed guard and prevents White from doing any damage or advancing position.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems keen to control White's posture.
White showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
White won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
White controls from within his opponent's guard.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but White is proving a slippery customer.
White 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 pulls White in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (10) vs (4) White
Penn trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
White has control of Penn's left arm, preventing Penn from doing any damage.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (13) vs (4) White
Penn taking a break here but White is having none of it and regains half guard.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn is looking to stall here but White recovers full guard.
White pulls Penn in close to his closed guard and prevents Penn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to move into half guard but instead White has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (13) vs (6) White
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, White has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
After winning the bout, Grappling Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Freddy White spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the drawing board '. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Rubens Charles. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Charles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Charles
Penn wants to control but Charles postures up.
Penn is looking to reverse the position.
Penn is letting Charles control him for a moment.
Penn wants to control but Charles postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is letting Charles control him for a moment.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Charles's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Charles from advancing position.
Penn moves into full guard.
Penn looking to control.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Charles postures up.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Charles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn has control of Charles's left arm, preventing Charles from doing any damage.
Charles won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Charles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Charles stays in close to Penn's body and controls the position.
Penn trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penn controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Penn pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Penn controls Charles momentarily but Charles frees himself.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Charles's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Charles
Charles is controlling Penn's posture.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Penn advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control but Penn postures up.
Charles gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (4) Charles
Penn staying calm.
Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Charles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Penn's guard! Nice work there by Charles! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (5) vs (6) Charles
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Charles advances to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.
Penn trying to control but Charles postures up.
Penn moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn is trying to keep Charles in close.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is pulling down on Charles's head. It's preventing any offense from Charles, at least for the moment.
Charles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penn is controlling Charles's posture.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (7) vs (6) Charles
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles 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 (7) vs (8) Charles
Penn wants to control but Charles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Penn is controlling Charles's trapped leg to prevent Charles from advancing to side control.
Charles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Penn defends it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Charles has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Leroy Braga. Grappling Penn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leroy Braga!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (0) Braga
Penn is thwarting Braga's attempts to control the position.
Braga has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Braga is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn trying to control the action but Braga is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is pressing down on Braga's thigh, looking to free his foot. Braga is holding on for now.
Braga is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Braga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Braga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Braga.
Penn trying to control but Braga is working from the bottom.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Braga is retaining full guard.
Braga controlling Penn's posture.
Braga 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Braga looking for a sweep. Not yet Braga, not yet.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Braga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Braga
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Braga won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga looking to pass the guard.
Braga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn keeping full guard, as Braga tries to pass.
Braga is still trying to improve position.
Braga slips nicely into half guard.
Penn won't allow Braga to pass to mount.
Penn is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga stalling.
Penn is looking to control Braga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Braga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
Braga controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga is looking for a kimura here.
Braga is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Well, if Braga 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Braga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Braga passes into half guard.
Braga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Braga is very close to passing his half guard.
Braga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Braga looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Braga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braga trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn tries to roll over but Braga keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Braga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Braga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Braga is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Braga wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Braga is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Braga stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (5) Braga
Braga working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Braga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Braga slows the pace down.
Braga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Braga staying calm.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Braga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Braga tries to move into full mount but can't pass Penn's legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn seems a little lost for a moment, as Braga dominates the positioning.
Penn prevents Braga from moving into mount.
Braga controlling from side mount.
Penn tries to buck Braga off but Braga is having none of it.
Penn prevents Braga from moving into mount.
The referee asks Braga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Braga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Braga trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to control but Braga postures up.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face as Braga controls the position.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Braga off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (6) vs (5) Braga
Penn keeps control of the position as Braga tries to break free.
Penn is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Braga is holding onto Penn's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga trying to control but not successfully.
Despite being in a bad position, Braga is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Braga trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn looking for the choke but no joy.
Penn has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
An out of breath Grappling Penn 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 16 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Brian Jacks. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Jacks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jacks closes the distance and clinches.
Jacks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Jacks
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacks is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to control but Jacks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jacks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jacks wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jacks is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
Penn keeping full guard, as Jacks tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacks passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn trying to control here.
Jacks is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn is staying active underneath Jacks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jacks seems to be looking for submissions.
Penn is looking to control Jacks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Jacks trying to control from Penn's half guard. Penn has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jacks tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn looking to control.
Jacks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (4) vs (2) Jacks
Jacks is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it.
Jacks is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jacks's legs.
Penn trying to control the action but Jacks is working from the bottom.
Jacks is holding Penn down, trying to stall.
Jacks struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jacks 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.
Jacks is not content to let Penn control the position.
Jacks tries to bench press Penn off him but Penn keeps the position.
Penn wants to control but Jacks is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jacks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jacks is not content to let Penn control the position.
Jacks is looking for a sweep.
Penn advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (6) vs (2) Jacks
Penn looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jacks manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn is just content to waste time from the top position. Jacks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jacks is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Jacks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (6) vs (4) Jacks
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacks trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Jacks from controlling successfully.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacks wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Jacks wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jacks is now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn moves into full guard.
Jacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn pulls Jacks in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacks looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Penn takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Grappling Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Samuel Cooke. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cooke's choice of entrance music: Harm's Way - Warriors Will Reign. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Samuel Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cooke moves into the clinch successfully.
Cooke has clasped his hands together around Penn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Cooke
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Cooke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
Cooke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cooke is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooke to get the leverage.
Penn tries to roll over but Cooke keeps him under control.
Cooke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn is staying active underneath Cooke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooke in particular looking to stall.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooke trying to move into half guard but instead Penn has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Cooke
Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
Cooke looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooke, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to control but Cooke is working from the bottom.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is trying to control the position but Penn postures up.
Cooke looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cooke manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (6) Cooke
Cooke is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Cooke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cooke trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooke controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cooke seems to be looking for submissions.
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Cooke not doing much here.
Penn won't allow Cooke to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Cooke.
Cooke is working for a kimura but Penn is defending it quite comfortably.
Cooke moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (9) Cooke
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is trying to escape the position but Cooke is controlling the position.
Cooke is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cooke is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cooke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cooke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Penn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cooke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cooke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cooke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Cooke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cooke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cooke tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn trying to remain calm as Cooke controls from the top position.
Cooke gets to mount! Penn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Penn (2) vs (11) Cooke
Cooke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cooke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cooke looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cooke prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Cooke moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Penn (2) vs (14) Cooke
Cooke keeps control of the position easily here as Penn tries to buck him off.
Penn trying to control the action but Cooke just sinks the hooks in.
Cooke working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cooke is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Penn is surviving well by controlling Cooke's body position as best he can.
Cooke takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Cooke's attempts to control the action.
Cooke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Penn (2) vs (17) Cooke
Cooke tightening his grip on Penn, looking for the choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cooke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cooke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Penn showing good submission defense here.
Cooke gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
Cooke controlling from the back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cooke controlling well, preventing Penn from escaping the position.
Cooke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Penn trying to control but not successfully.
Cooke tries to get the hooks in deep but Penn pushed the leg off.
Cooke gets his hands free as Penn looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooke trying to control.
Cooke looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Penn is controlling Cooke 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (17) Cooke
And that's the end of the fight!
Cooke wins on points by 17 to 4.
A less than humble Samuel Cooke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grappling Penn and Jack Sea. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Sea!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sea darts in and clinches Penn up against the cage.
Penn wants a takedown.
Penn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sea after a bit of a struggle.
Sea successfully pulls guard.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (3) vs (0) Sea
Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sea struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Sea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sea tries to buck Penn off but Penn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sea struggling a bit here.
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to control the action but Sea is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sea is trying to improve his position.
Penn wants to control but Sea is keeping him busy.
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but Sea is defending well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sea has eaten all the pies!
Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sea wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Penn has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Sea's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Sea is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grappling Penn! |
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