Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld live 12
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Miller throws a hook but Pen avoids it easily.#CL#
Miller clinches.
Miller gets through Pen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Miller drags the fight down to the ground.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Pen is trying to control but can't.
Pen is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pen defending well though.
Miller is thwarting Pen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the action but Pen is working from the bottom.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Pen defends it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Pen is working away.
Miller wants to pass to mount but Pen is defending the position.
Pen is controlling Miller's trapped leg to prevent Miller from advancing to side control.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pen wants to get back to full guard.
Pen gets back to full guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Pen is keeping the position.#T3#
Miller trying to control but Pen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Pen ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Pen clinches with his opponent.
Pen takes a shot to the head.
Miller lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller digs a right hand underneath Pen's ribcage. Pen let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD2#
Pen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T4#
Miller wants to control but Pen postures up.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Pen prevents Miller from improving his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miller gets back to full guard.
Pen preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cleetus Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Pen moves out of range easily.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pen. That did some damage!
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pen can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Pen clinches with his opponent.
Miller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pen or not. #TD2#
Pen drags the fight down to the ground.
Cleetus Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pen pulls Miller in close to his closed guard and prevents Miller from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pen is trying to keep Miller in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Miller is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pen working a defensive guard here.
Miller trying to control but Pen is working from the bottom.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller is pushing down on Pen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pen is fighting to maintain full guard but Miller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Miller is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pen reverses the position - he's now on top in Miller's guard.
Miller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Miller is trying to control. Pen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pen wants to get back to full guard.
Miller controlling the pace. #T3#
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller trying to control from Pen's half guard. Pen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen is trying to keep Miller in close.
Pen keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pen keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miller controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Pen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pen won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Pen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is trying to keep Pen in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tj Pen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pen avoids the head kick by Miller.
Pen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pen moves away.
Pen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miller defends it well.
Miller tries to bum rush Pen with a series of wild strikes but Pen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Pen counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pen keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Pen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB#
Pen content to stall in guard here.
Miller is trying to control the position but Pen postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Pen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Pen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pen wants to hit a sweep here but Miller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pen there!
Miller unloads with some shots from mount but Pen bucks and avoids them well.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pen is looking to escape. #T3#
Miller is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Miller wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Miller moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pen has worked his arm free - good work by Pen!
Pen struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller trying to control the action but Pen is working from the bottom.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleetus Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleetus Miller!
A very excited looking Cleetus Miller 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.

Event: Nfld FN 20
Date: Sep 15, 2022

#R1#
Pen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Norton rushes Pen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton stalling against the cage.
Pen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pen struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
Pen is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton slows down the pace here.
Norton blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Norton stalling.
Pen can't break the clinch. #BC#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
Pen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Norton defends well and Pen ends up having to push Norton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pen wants to clinch.
Pen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Pen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pen.
Norton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Pen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pen shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
It looked like Norton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Norton throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Pen's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Norton dives in looking to finish as Pen flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Norton's strikes! Norton is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Pen's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Pen was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edd Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Edd Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Pen stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Coppola looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coppola moves nicely into side control.
Pen tries to improve position but can't.
Pen looks to move to half guard but instead Coppola has passed into mount! Damn!
Pen tries to hold on but Coppola pushes him away. #SUB#
Coppola looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pen tries to hold on but Coppola postures up.#SUB#
Coppola working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1##SUB#
Coppola wants to finish this one by submission but Pen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Coppola.
Pen wants to control but Coppola is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Coppola has hold of Pen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Coppola is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pen shrugs it off. #SUB#
Coppola looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Coppola is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pen can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2##SUB#
Coppola working for a submission but Pen is keeping him at bay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Coppola avoids the attempt from Pen to control.
Pen working to try and regain half guard. #SU#
Coppola is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coppola but Coppola pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Pen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen jumps guard but Coppola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Coppola tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coppola is defending well for now.#TD#
Coppola has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pen uses from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Coppola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Coppola seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Coppola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Coppola is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pen has his hands clasped together but Coppola extends and breaks Pen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Coppola.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvatore Coppola!
Salvatore Coppola opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: Nfld FN 18
Date: Aug 25, 2022

#R1##TD#
Pen gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Comblin kicks off Pen and gets to his feet.
Comblin throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Pen counters with a shoot takedown. Comblin fights it but they end up in guard.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Comblin pushes Pen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pen fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Pen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Comblin to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Pen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pen working the ground and pound but Comblin is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Comblin is trying to control Pen's posture but Pen avoids it.
Comblin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pen lands an elbow.
Pen working the head with strikes.
Comblin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pen landing strikes. #T2#
Pen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Pen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Comblin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pen is chipping away with strikes.
Pen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Comblin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Comblin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Comblin trying to remain calm as Pen controls from the top position.
Comblin is pushing Pen's head away, looking to escape. Pen manages to hold on to the position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Comblin taking a bit of punishment here - Pen scoring with strikes.
Pen is putting a hurting on Comblin here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pen scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Comblin is pushing Pen's head away, looking to escape. Pen manages to hold on to the position though.
Comblin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#CUT#It looks like Lee Comblin has been cut.
Pen grinds an elbow into Comblin's temple.
Pen prevents Comblin from escaping the position.
Pen is chipping away with strikes.
Comblin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pen is controlling him well.
Pen landing a few strikes.
Pen working the head with strikes.
Pen is working Comblin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Comblin is trying to get back to his feet.#T4#
Comblin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pen cracks Comblin with a big right hand but Comblin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pen trying to control the action but Comblin is working from the bottom.
Comblin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #CUT#That has opened up Lee Comblin's cut even more.
Comblin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pen scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#The cut above Lee Comblin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pen in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Comblin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lee Comblin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld fight night 16
Date: Aug 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brix is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brix tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pen manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Brix really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brix wants to get back to his feet.
Pen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brix's face. #CUT2#It looks like Bobby Brix has been cut.#T1#
Brix trying desperately to get to his feet.
Brix on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brix tries to get out of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pen landing strikes from the mount.#T2#
Pen punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#Bobby Brix's cut is getting worse.
Pen controlling from the full mount.
Pen is landing with some decent strikes but Brix is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pen landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT2#Bobby Brix's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Brix's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld fight night 15
Date: Aug 04, 2022

#R1#
Pen wants to clinch#TD2#
and Ross counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pen!
Pen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What's Pen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2#
Ross is trying to get an arm triangle but Pen is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen wants to control but Ross postures up.
Pen regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Ross is trying to work for a kimura but Pen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ross has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ross pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Pen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ross!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Ross!
Peter Ross took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 4
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1##TD#
Pen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pen distracts Sabatory with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
Sabatory thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Sabatory had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pen defends well.#SUB2#
Sabatory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabatory looks winded!#T1#
Pen controlling from the top position.
Pen stands up over Sabatory, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Sabatory working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pen trying to control but Sabatory is working from the bottom.
Pen distracts Sabatory with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pen controlling from the top position.
Sabatory has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lionheart Muay Thai. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB2#
Sabatory is looking for a triangle but Pen pushes his legs off easily.
Pen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pen is working Sabatory over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pen trying to control but Sabatory is working from the bottom.
Pen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Sabatory is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pen defends well.
Pen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Sabatory is rocked!#T3#
Pen is working Sabatory over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sabatory is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Pen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pen stands up over Sabatory, holding on to his feet. Pen throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Sabatory is out cold! Pen lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld FN 10
Date: Jun 30, 2022

#R1#
Pen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Pen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ross is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ross to regain full guard.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pen wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pen 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. #T1#
Pen throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Ross is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pen defends well.
Pen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ross on the ground.
Pen stands up over Ross, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Pen postures up in Ross's guard and throws a big left but Ross blocks it.
Pen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Ross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pen cracks Ross with a solid left hand.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Ross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pen throws an elbow that misses. Ross uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pen's guard. Nice move by Ross!#REVB#
Ross won't allow Pen to sweep him here.
Pen has Ross pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Pen wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ross is one step ahead there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Ross as Pen shoots in.
Ross with the counter takedown but Pen avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tj Pen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ross sprawls well. He's pushed Pen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Ross tries to counter it with a takedown but Pen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tj Pen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen tries for a takedown but Ross circles away easily#TD2#
and Ross counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ross.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ross, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ross is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pen has his hands clasped together but Ross extends and breaks Pen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Ross!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Peter Ross waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Nfld live 1
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Sabatory shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pen defends it nicely.
Sabatory looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Pen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pen pulls his head out easily.
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Pen trying to control the pace.
Sabatory is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabatory on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pen working over Sabatory with some ground and pound. Sabatory looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sabatory has hold of Pen's hands but Pen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pen connects with a nice short shot to Sabatory's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pen scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Sabatory is rocked!
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Sabatory is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Pen is taking a breather. Sabatory 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.
Pen lands a big elbow - Sabatory is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Pen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld FN 6
Date: Jun 02, 2022

#R1#
Pen connects with a body shot.
Martinez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Pen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pen scoring with punches and elbows.
Pen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pen is putting a hurting on Martinez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pen working the head with strikes. #ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Pen cracks Martinez with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pen immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Martinez is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld fight night 4
Date: May 12, 2022

#R1#
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pen. #TD2#
Pen looking to score a takedown here. Dixon is defending well but Pen drives through and ends up in Dixon's guard.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon trying to control the position.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pen. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon misses the body punch #TD2#
so Pen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Pen wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Pen distracts Dixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Pen lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Pen throws an elbow that misses. Dixon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pen's guard. Nice move by Dixon!#REVR#
Dixon trying to control but Pen is working from the bottom.
Pen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pen is pulling down on Dixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dixon, at least for the moment.
Pen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Dixon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pen looking to control.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Pen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Pen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dixon as he avoids it easily.
Dixon sizes up Pen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Pen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Pen's head but Pen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pen shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon throws a big counter combination but Pen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Pen moved out of range.
Pen is looking to clinch.
Pen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen shoots in looking for a takedown but Dixon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Dixon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Pen gets a double leg takedown into Dixon's guard.
Tj Pen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pen wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Pen is in close to Dixon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pen looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pen wants to hit a sweep here but Dixon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pen there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon'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.#T1#
Pen working to try and regain half guard.
Pen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dixon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pen is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pen wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Pen working to try and regain half guard.
Pen tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
Pen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pen keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Dixon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pen wants to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Pen blocking the ground and pound.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pen is looking to escape.
Pen controls the position.
Pen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Dixon unloads with some shots from mount but Pen bucks and avoids them well.
Dixon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pen because Dixon loaded up on that one.
Pen is trying to escape the mount.
Dixon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dixon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pen can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Dixon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Pen misses with a takedown attempt - Dixon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pen moves away from the strike by Dixon.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pen or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon, which made it look bad.
Pen has his takedown stuffed
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.
Dixon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dixon but Dixon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pen ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Ali Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Pen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pen fails with the takedown.
Pen walks into a jab.
Dixon connects with a single shot there.
Dixon catches Pen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pen misses with a takedown attempt
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
Pen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Pen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Dixon thuds his right hand into Pen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dixon takes a swing at Pen's ribcage but misses.
Pen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ali Dixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon lunges at Pen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pen's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dixon is fending him off so far but Pen persists. Nope, Dixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Pen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dixon counters with a three punch combo that has Pen backing up. Pen nods at Dixon to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Pen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pen fails with the takedown.
Pen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Dixon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pen tries for a takedown but Dixon circles away easily
and Pen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pen or perhaps it was just good defense by Dixon, which made it look bad.
Pen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dixon swivels and escapes.
Dixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dixon leaves Pen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon throws a right and a left that Pen avoids nicely.
Pen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pen ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Dixon clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pen feints the counter takedown.
Pen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pen misses with a takedown attempt - Dixon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pen fails with the takedown.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
Dixon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon connects with a jab.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pen manages to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pen. #T1#
Pen slips a straight right by Dixon.
Dixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Pen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pen is defended easily by Dixon.#T2#
Pen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pen shoots in looking for a takedown but Dixon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tj Pen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pen shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pen misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dixon cracks Pen with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Pen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Pen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Pen with that takedown attempt.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
Dixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Pen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Pen fails to land the takedown.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pen ducks right into an uppercut from Dixon.
Dixon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pen.
Nice cross by Dixon.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pen shoots and misses
and Dixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon stuns Pen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Dixon had his way with Tj Pen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Dixon stuffs the takedown attempt from Pen. Pen gets slowly back to his feet.
Dixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Pen on that attempt.
Pen shoots in looking for a takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl out of it but Pen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali Dixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
Pen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dixon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Dixon.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Dixon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Pen shoots in looking for a takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl out of it but Pen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dixon throwing a counter right hand but Pen manages to avoid it.
Pen tries to clinch there but Dixon circles away.
Pen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to avoid it but Pen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dixon to the ground. Dixon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dixon lunges at Pen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pen's hand.
Dixon with a nice cross.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dixon cracks Pen with a good jab.
Dixon stuns Pen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Pen with that takedown attempt.
Pen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dixon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pen somewhat.#T3#
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Pen is out of range.
Pen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pen fails with the takedown.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.#T4#
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pen takes one on the button.
Pen shoots in and drives through. Dixon sprawls well.
Dixon looks to land a combination. Pen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pen misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Dixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.
Pen slips a jab and a cross from Dixon.
Tj Pen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dixon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:42
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:42
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Dixon!
Ali Dixon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 13
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Pen fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Pen's guard.
Pen looking to control.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Pen.
Pen trying to control the position.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pen wants to pass the guard but Adams is defending well.
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.
Pen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Pen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Pen.
Pen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pen is pressing down on Adams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adams is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pen stalling away here and it's allowed Adams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Pen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pen wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams looks winded!
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pen landing some decent shots from guard.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pen distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pen landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Adams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pen pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Pen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pen seems keen to control Adams's posture.
Pen has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Pen is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pen wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Pen trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pen wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. #SUB2#
Adams working for a triangle but Pen defends it easily.
Pen wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Pen stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Pen cracks Adams with a solid left hand.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Pen distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Pen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Pen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pen loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Pen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld 11
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Pen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pen lands in his opponent's guard.
Kholin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kholin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pen throwing strikes from guard but Kholin blocks nicely.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kholin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pen is fighting to break Kholin's control of his arms but Kholin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kholin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pen is defended easily by Kholin.
It looked like Kholin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kholin.
Kholin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kholin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kholin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Kholin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kholin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pen has time to react.
Pen tries to clinch
enabling Kholin to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Pen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kholin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pen.
A low kick lands for Kholin. #KD#
Kholin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pen sprawling to the canvas! Pen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kholin finish him?!
Pen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kholin finish him?
Pen tries to clinch but Kholin is having none of it.
It looked like Kholin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kholin cracks Pen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pen falls backwards against the cage. Kholin follows up with more strikes that drop Pen to his knees. Kholin keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalinar Kholin!
Dalinar Kholin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld 10
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Pen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Dixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dixon sizes up Pen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Pen is rocked!
Pen misses with a takedown
and Dixon counters with a crisp right that sends Pen to the canvas! Dixon follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Dixon!
Ali Dixon retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ali Dixon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 9
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1##TD#
Pen gets the takedown into side control.
Dude dodges the ground and pound from Pen.
Dude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dude manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pen lands with a punch from half guard.
Dude trying to control here.
Dude gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude controls Pen momentarily but Pen frees himself.
Pen stands up over Dude, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1##SUB2#
Dude looking for a guillotine here but Pen defends easily.
Pen distracts Dude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pen with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Dude looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dude working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pen.
Dude trying to control the position.
Pen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dude on the ground.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dude working a defensive guard here.
Dude is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pen postures up in Dude's guard and throws a big left but Dude blocks it.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen postures up. #SUB2#
Pen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dude has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pen has managed to get both his arms back between Dude's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dude looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Pen looking to sit in guard and control but Dude gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dude preventing the sweep. #T4#
Pen is working hard here to advance position.
Pen pulls Dude in close to his closed guard and prevents Dude from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Dude stands and steps away. Pen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dude fails with a takedown attempt.
Pen darts in looking for a takedown but Dude gets double underhooks and turns Pen into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Dude's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#BC#
Pen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dude as he avoids it easily.
Dude misses with a takedown attempt - Pen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dude.
Pen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dude throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dude won't be happy with that.
Dude struggling a bit here.
Pen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dude can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude is not content to let Pen control the position.
Pen landing a few strikes. #T1#
Dude regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dude looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pen slips a nice elbow through Dude's hands, connecting with Dude's forehead.
Dude is trying to get back to full guard.
Dude slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Dude is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pen stops Dude from standing up.
Tj Pen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pen wants to control from the top but Dude keeps moving.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pen trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dude wants to sweep here but Pen controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pen has a takedown stuffed.
As Pen backs off Dude throws a huge counter combo but Pen manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pen tries to clinch but Dude moves out of range.
Pen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dude shoots in looking for a takedown but Pen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dude's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Pen shoots in and gets a takedown into Dude's guard.

Dude uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dude is breathing heavily.
Pen fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Dude moves into the clinch.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Dude jumps guard and drags Pen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dude avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dude keeping moving, preventing Pen from controlling successfully.
Dude is adopting a defensive guard.
Pen connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dude is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dude pulls Pen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pen from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but The Dude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Pen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dude quickly recovers to half guard.
Dude is staying active underneath Pen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dude makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dude.
Pen postures up and lands a big shot to Dude's brow.
Dude tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dude escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dude working for a triangle but Pen defends it easily. #T1#
Pen distracts Dude with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pen working some strikes from top position.
Pen postures up and lands a big shot to Dude's brow.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Pen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dude looking to control.
Pen with a nice head shot there.
Pen postures up and lands a big shot to Dude's brow. #T2#
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Pen trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom.
Pen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
Pen trying to control but Dude is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dude working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Dude is looking for a triangle but Pen pushes his legs off easily.
Dude controls Pen momentarily but Pen frees himself.
Dude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Dude has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Dude. #TD#
Dude gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Pen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dude wants to get back to his feet but Pen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dude has momentary wrist control but Pen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pen scoring with some ground and pound.
Pen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pen cracks Dude with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Pen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld 8
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Lait throws a series of punches but Pen avoids them all with ease.
Lait looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pen feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Lait blocks the low kick.
Lait wants to clinch.#TD2#
Lait shoots in and bounces Pen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lait won't allow Pen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Lait is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pen holds on and takes a little breather.
Pen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pen, not yet. #SUB2#
Lait is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lait wants to control from the top but Pen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pen managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lait trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lait misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lait fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pen misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Lait counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pen tries to roll over but Lait keeps him under control.
Pen is concentrating on defense, preventing Lait from advancing position. #T3#
Lait trying to control from half guard but Pen is working away.
Lait content to control rather than advance.
Pen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lait jumps into side control!
Pen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lait keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nice strikes from Pen there. #T4#
Pen throwing shots but Lait is blocking nicely.
Lait wants to control but Pen is keeping busy.
Pen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lait defending well though.
Lait trying to hold on to Pen's head to control him but Pen postures up.
Lait blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lait can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lait with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pen wants to control but Lait is keeping him busy.
Lait wants to get back to full guard.
Pen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tj Pen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lait shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pen as he avoids it easily.
Lait tries to bum rush Pen with a series of wild strikes but Pen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Pen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lait regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lait looking to control.
Pen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lait tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Pen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Pen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lait looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lait looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lait! #REVB#
Pen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lait wants to stand but Pen has his arm trapped.
Pen keeping his opponent close.
Pen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lait off and has taken his back!#T2#
Lait tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lait?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pen controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lait tries to hold on but Pen pushes him away.
Pen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lait can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Pen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lait is breathing heavily.
Pen is landing with some decent strikes but Lait is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lait is bucking up trying to escape but Pen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pen raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Lait is rocked!
Pen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pen lands a big elbow.
Pen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #T4#
Pen controlling the position easily from mount.
Pen landing strikes from the mount.
Lait is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lait regains half guard.
Lait seems to have recovered his senses.
Pen working over Lait with some ground and pound. Lait looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lait has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pen is working away from the top position though.
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Pen drops an elbow to the side of Lait's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lait tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lait somewhat.
Lait throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pen's waist but Pen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lait off to one side. #TD#
Pen shoots in and gets a takedown into Lait's guard.
Lait looking to control.
Pen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lait's head.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lait is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lait is trying to keep Pen in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen stands up over Lait, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lait takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lait looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pen wants to control from the top but Lait keeps moving.
Pen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Pen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lait is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lait throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Pen with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pen shoots in for a double leg but Lait sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lait doesn't manage to clinch there - Pen circles away. #TD2#
Lait scores with a takedown into Pen's guard.#T3#
Pen wants to hit a sweep here but Lait passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pen there!
Lait avoids the attempt from Pen to control.#SUB2#
Pen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lait.
Pen is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Pen tries to lock up and control but Lait gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lait stalling away here and it's allowed Pen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen trying to control but Lait is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Pen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld 7
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##TD#
Pen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OR on the ground.
Pen postures up.
Pen stands up out of OR's guard for a moment - OR manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Pen is sitting in close to OR's body. OR has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by OR.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shang OR!

Event: Nfld 6
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Barns shoots in for a takedown but Pen shows good takedown defense.
Pen has his takedown stuffed
and Barns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pen thinking. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barns enables Pen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Barns wants to sweep but no luck.
Pen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barns throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns is adopting a defensive guard.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Barns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pen lands a couple of digs.
Pen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barns working a defensive guard here.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barns's head.
Pen wants to control from the top but Barns keeps moving. #SUB2#
Barns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pen defends it easily.
Barns is trying to control the position but Pen postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Pen as Barns shoots in.
Barns lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Pen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pen passes into side control, despite Barns's attempt to control the position.
Barns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pen lands a nice shot to the head.
Barns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Pen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barns is looking to get to half guard.
Barns is in a horrible position here. Pen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pen with the ground and pound from mount.
Pen landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Pen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pen tries to control but Barns wriggling away.
Pen is landing with some decent strikes but Barns is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barns is in a horrible position here. Pen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pen landing strikes from the mount.
Barns is trying desperately to improve position.
Barns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Barns is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barns leaves Pen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pen but Pen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pen fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Pen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns darts in looking for a takedown but Pen gets double underhooks and turns Barns into the cage.
Pen closes the distance and clinches up with Barns, looking for a takedown. Pen pushes Barns against the cage but Barns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barns is fending him off so far but Pen persists. Nope, Barns circles away and we're back to standing.
Barns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barns scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Barns stuffs the takedown.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt - Pen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barns tries for a takedown but Pen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barns is defended easily by Pen.#TD2#
Barns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barns is in Pen's guard.
Tj Pen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pen controls Barns momentarily but Barns frees himself. #T2#
Pen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barns is controlling Pen's trapped leg to prevent Pen from advancing to side control.
Pen lands with a punch from half guard.
Barns is refusing to be controlled, as Pen sits in half guard.
Pen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barns wants to control but Pen is keeping busy. #T3#
Pen winds up and cracks Barns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pen lands a nice short elbow.
Barns trying to control but Pen postures up.
Ground and pound from Pen.
Barns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Pen.
Pen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pen lands a nice short elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pen connects with a nice short shot to Barns's temple.
Pen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pen controlling the pace.
Pen lands strikes from half guard.
Barns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pen wants to clinch but Barns slips to the side
and Barns counters with a stiff right hand.
Barns looks to land a combination but Pen avoids it well.
Barns wants to clinch up but Pen keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Pen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pen working the ground and pound from side control.
Pen lands an elbow.
Barns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barns takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pen controls the position.
Pen lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen is putting a hurting on Barns here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Pen cracks Barns with a big right hand but Barns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pen controlling the position from side mount.
Pen trying to control the position but Barns is working away.
Pen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Barns to see if he's OK.
Barns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barns tries to hold on but Pen pushes him away.
The referee warns Barns that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T2#
Barns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Barns tries to lock up and control but Pen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barns tries to reverse the position but Pen maintains control.
Pen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barns's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barns? #ROC#Barns is rocked!
Pen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barns is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Barns takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Pen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld 5
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Pen shoots in for a double leg but Hynes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pen as he avoids it easily. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hynes has knocked Pen down with a huge combo! Hynes steps away and waves a wobbly Pen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Pen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Tj Pen has been cut.
Hynes dives in and grabs Pen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pen pushes down on Hynes's head and hops out.
Oh Pen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hynes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Pen moves into the clinch.
Pen tries for a takedown but Hynes manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Pen breaks the clinch.
Pen seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hynes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hynes swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hynes is looking to clinch.
Hynes throws a leg kick #TD#
and Pen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hynes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pen won't allow Hynes to sweep him here.
Hynes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Pen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Pen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pen is working Hynes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hynes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hynes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pen defends it easily.
Pen landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pen 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.
Pen preventing the sweep.
Pen is in close to Hynes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pen won't allow Hynes to get back to his feet.
Hynes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Pen is working Hynes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pen lands a couple of digs.
Pen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Hynes is rocked!
Pen connects with a couple of short punches.
Hynes is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
Pen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hynes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld 4 the final
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Pen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yonic counters with a nice body kick.
Yonic tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Pen counters with a shoot takedown. Yonic fights it but they end up in guard.
Pen stands up over Yonic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pen postures up.
Pen lands a couple of digs.
Yonic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pen is one step ahead there.
Pen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Pen with a nice head shot there.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
Pen working some strikes from top position.
Pen 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.
Yonic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pen lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Pen won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yonic's head.
Pen working some strikes from top position.
Pen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pen stands up over Yonic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yonic trying to keep a closed guard but Pen is proving a slippery customer.
Yonic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Pen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yonic's head.
Pen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yonic's head.
Pen works over Yonic with some ground and pound from guard.
Pen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yonic wants to get back to his feet but Pen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Pen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pen lands a couple of elbows.
Pen landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pen content to stall in guard here.
Yonic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Yonic has his foot on Pen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yonic's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yonic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Pen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Yonic is looking to control Pen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yonic avoid being mounted?
Pen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yonic is looking to improve his position.
Yonic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic wants to get back to full guard.
Pen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pen lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yonic tries to roll over but Pen keeps him under control.
Pen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yonic is looking to control Pen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yonic avoid being mounted?
Pen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Pen seems content to control.
Pen working Yonic over with strikes. #T2#
Pen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pen uses his free foot to push down on Yonic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Yonic.
Pen lands a big shot there that rocks Yonic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yonic is in a horrible position here. Pen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Yonic is rocked!
Pen content just to control the position here.
Yonic is still in real trouble! Can Pen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Pen! Yonic is hurt baaadly! Pen is firing away with more strikes - Yonic is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Pen!

Event: Nfld 3
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Pen shoots in but no luck this time.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Pen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bong wants to stand back up but Pen manages to pass into side control.
Bong pushes Pen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pen cracks Bong with a big right hand but Bong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong taking a bit of punishment here - Pen scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pen working the head and body with strikes.
Pen gets to mount! Bong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Pen lands with some strikes.#T1#
Pen wants to control the pace but Bong is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bong is bucking up trying to escape but Pen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bong taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong tries to hold on but Pen postures up.
Pen landing strikes from the mount and Bong is in trouble!
Bong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Pen avoids the attempt from Bong to control.
Pen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bong is in a horrible position here. Pen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bong is bucking up trying to escape but Pen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pen cracks Bong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bong hang on?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bong is bucking up trying to escape but Pen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee warns Bong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T3#
Pen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bong working to try and regain half guard.
Pen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pen lands a couple of good shots and Bong has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pen lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bong.
I would not like to be Bong right now.
Pen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bong hold on?!
Pen is landing with strikes. Bong can't take much more of this.#T4#
Bong is trapped and Pen is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bong is trying to break free.
Pen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pen is punishing Bong with strikes - can he finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bong. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Pen gets his hands free as Bong looks to control.
Pen scores with punches and elbows.
Pen controlling from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Bong as Pen shoots in.
Bong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pen dives in and grabs Bong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bong pushes down on Pen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Pen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pen. #CL#
Bong gets tackled into the cage by Pen. Pen maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Bong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Pen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bong won't allow it.
Pen wants to break free but Bong has control.
Bong keeps control of Pen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pen jumps guard but Bong stands there with Pen around his waist. Pen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T1#
Pen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pen stalling in the clinch but Bong improves position.
Bong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pen is trying to pull guard but Bong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bong has Pen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pen. #BC2#
Bong breaks the clinch.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pen wants to clinch
and Bong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Pen as Bong shoots in.
Bong pounces like a tiger and cracks Pen with a vicious hook! Pen is down but not out! Bong follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Bong!

Event: Nfld 2
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Shima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Pen shoots in but no luck this time.
Pen wants to clinch
and Pen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shima lands with a cross. #TD2#
Pen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shima manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pen looking to sit in guard and control but Shima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pen controls Shima momentarily but Shima frees himself.
Shima content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Shima wants to get up but he can't break Pen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Shima has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shima passes into half guard.
Shima is taking a breather. Pen 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.#SU#
Shima decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shima fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pen on the side of the head.
Pen doesn't manage to clinch there - Shima circles away.
Shima lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Shima digs a good body shot into Pen's ribs.#CL#
Shima takes the fight into the clinch.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pen backwards.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima stalling against the cage.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shima working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shima lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Shima.
Pen tries to pull guard but Shima won't allow it. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Shima.
Pen is working for takedown but Shima is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tetsuo Shima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Pen.
Shima digs a right hand into Pen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pen's gas tank.
Pen looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pen or not.
Shima just leaning against Pen, taking a breather.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shima lands with a left to the head.
Shima lands a body shot.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Pen's head.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Pen is rocked!
Shima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pen is still on wobbly legs! Can Shima finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pen backwards.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Pen backwards. #T4#
Shima pushes Pen against the cage. Shima is working some dirty boxing. Shima pushes off with a quick right hook! Pen goes down! Pen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shima moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tetsuo Shima!
Our winner, Tetsuo Shima, 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.

Event: Nfld 1
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Barns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Barns moves into the clinch successfully.
Pen gets underhooks to prevent Barns's takedown attempt.
Pen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pen misses with a body punch.
Barns wants to get back to striking at distance but Pen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barns controlling the action here for a moment.
Barns wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD#
Barns ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Barns no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Pen throws a big elbow that misses.
Barns pulls Pen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Barns is looking for a triangle but Pen pushes his legs off easily.
Barns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pen on the ground.
Pen postures up in Barns's guard and throws a big left but Barns blocks it.
Pen trying to control but Barns is working from the bottom.
Pen is looking to work some ground and pound but Barns has wrist control.#SUB#
Barns looking for a guillotine here but Pen defends easily.
Barns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barns throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barns misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Pen instigates a clinch.
Barns fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Pen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Barns drops Pen with a beautiful combination! Pen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barns is looking for the KO!#ROC#Pen is rocked!
Pen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Barns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barns keeps working. #T3#
Pen grinds an elbow into Barns's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barns regains half guard.
Barns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barns tries to get out of the position.
Pen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pen wants to take a breather but Barns is having none of it.
Barns is trying to stand up here but Pen is controlling him well.
Pen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pen lands with a punch from half guard.
Pen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barns trying to control here.
Pen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Barns is refusing to be controlled, as Pen sits in half guard.
Pen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barns manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Barns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craig Barns will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Pen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pen showed some decent athleticism there.
Pen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pen slips a nice elbow through Barns's hands, connecting with Barns's forehead.
Pen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pen lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Barns is trying to maintain the position but Pen is very close to passing his half guard.
Tj Pen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pen blocks the strikes from Barns.
Pen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barns taking some punishment here, with Pen in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pen wants to control but Barns is keeping him busy.
Barns wants to get back to full guard.
Pen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barns is not content to let Pen control the position.
Pen is taking a breather. Barns 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.
Pen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pen wants to take a breather but Barns is having none of it.
Pen working over Barns with some ground and pound. Barns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barns taking some punishment here, with Pen in his half guard.
Barns is trying to control but can't.
Pen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barns trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barns throws a series of punches but Pen avoids them all with ease.
And Pen tries to counter it with a takedown but Barns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barns shoots for a takedown but Pen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Barns tries to sprawl but Pen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barns trying to hold on to Pen's head to control him but Pen postures up. #SUB#
Barns actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pen connects with a nice short shot to Barns's temple. #T4#
Barns has hold of Pen's hands but Pen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pen stops Barns from getting back to his feet.
Pen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pen wants to control but Barns is keeping him busy.
Pen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Pen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Pen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pen.
Pen working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Pen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barns takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barns looks to move to half guard but instead Pen has passed into mount! Damn!
Barns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barns wants to control but Pen is having none of it.
Barns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Barns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pen won't let Barns get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Barns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barns?
Pen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Barns?
Pen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Barns can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pen raining down shots from the mount!
Pen with shots to the head and body - Barns looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Barns is rocked!
Barns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Barns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Barns tries to lock up and control but Pen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Barns seems to have got his legs back now.
Barns working to try and regain half guard.
Pen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pen cracks Barns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barns is looking to improve his position but Pen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pen lands a couple of good shots and Barns has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Barns up.
Barns trying to control the hands but Pen breaks the grip.
Barns is keeping busy. #T3#
Pen is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Barns up.
Barns is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Pen working for a choke but Barns is defending well.
Pen landing with strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Pen controlling well, preventing Barns from escaping the position. #T4#
Pen trying to control momentarily.
Barns covers up after that shot from Pen.
Pen keeps control of the position as Barns tries to break free.
Pen scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Barns is looking for a way out.
Pen has Barns flattened out and is raining down punches.
Barns is covering up but some of the strikes from Pen are getting through and doing damage.
Pen tries to keep control of the position but Barns is staying busy.
Pen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Pen controlling well, preventing Barns from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Pen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Pen!

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