 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gaston Doumergos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Penn closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Doumergos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Doumergos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Doumergos manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Penn (0) vs (4) Doumergos#SUB2#
Doumergos tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Doumergos keeps moving and retains side control.
Doumergos is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doumergos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Penn tries to bench press Doumergos off him but Doumergos keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Doumergos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Penn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Penn has one of Doumergos's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Doumergos keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Doumergos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doumergos trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Doumergos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doumergos's best efforts.
Doumergos trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Doumergos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Doumergos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doumergos wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn wants to improve his position but Doumergos is controlling well.
Penn trying to hold on to Doumergos's head to control him but Doumergos postures up.
#T3#
Doumergos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (7) Doumergos
Doumergos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doumergos looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Doumergos's attempts to control the action.
Penn tries to hold on but Doumergos postures up.#SUB2#
Doumergos goes for an armbar but Penn turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Penn. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (7) Doumergos#T4#
Doumergos trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Doumergos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.#SUB2#
Doumergos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumergos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Doumergos has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Penn trying to control but Doumergos is working from the bottom.
Penn won't allow Doumergos to sweep him here. #T5#
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Doumergos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Doumergos wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Doumergos working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Doumergos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Doumergos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (9) Doumergos
Penn is trying to keep Doumergos in close.
#SUB2#
Doumergos drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Doumergos off! Doumergos jumps back into Penn's guard.
Penn wants to hit a sweep here but Doumergos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (2) vs (12) Doumergos#T6#
Penn just holding on.#SUB2#
Doumergos is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Doumergos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Penn has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (2) vs (15) Doumergos#SUB2#
Doumergos is persistently looking for the submission but Penn is defending it well.
Penn trying to control the hands but Doumergos breaks the grip. #T7##SUB2#
Doumergos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Doumergos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Penn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Doumergos gets his hands free as Penn looks to control. #SUB2#
Doumergos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Penn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Penn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Doumergos gets his way!
#SUB2#
Doumergos looking to break Penn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Penn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Doumergos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T8##SUB2#
Doumergos is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Penn trying to hold on to Doumergos's head to control him but Doumergos postures up.
Doumergos trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well. #SUB2#
Doumergos is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Doumergos is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Penn trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Doumergos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Doumergos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn wants to control but Doumergos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn moves into full guard.
Doumergos forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Doumergos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Doumergos. #SUB2#
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Doumergos.
#T10#
Penn is staying active underneath Doumergos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn won't allow Doumergos to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Doumergos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doumergos slips nicely into half guard.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doumergos trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Doumergos is very close to passing his half guard.
Doumergos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn wants to improve his position but Doumergos is controlling well.
Doumergos tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doumergos is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Doumergos is looking to advance position but Penn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Penn (6) vs (15) Doumergos
Doumergos is trying to escape the mount.
Doumergos has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (9) vs (15) Doumergos
Doumergos tries to roll but Penn sticks to his back.
Penn has good solid back control here.
Doumergos tries to escape the position.
#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Penn keeps control of the position as Doumergos tries to break free.
Penn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doumergos is trying to break free.
Doumergos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doumergos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Penn's guard. Nice work there by Doumergos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (9) vs (17) Doumergos
Doumergos pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doumergos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working. #T14#
Doumergos trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Penn controlling the position.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doumergos is one step ahead there.
Doumergos looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penn trying to control the position.
Doumergos wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doumergos wins on points by 17 to 9.
A relieved looking Gaston Doumergos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; CJ Fredrich!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fredrich as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Fredrich has managed to clinch.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fredrich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Fredrich moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Fredrich pulls guard successfully.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fredrich is keeping the position.
Penn wants to control from the top but Fredrich keeps moving.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Fredrich is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrich is positioning himself well to prevent Penn advancing to mount. #SUB#
Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Fredrich defends it. #SUB#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredrich is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.
Fredrich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fredrich defends it well. #SUB#
Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fredrich sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fredrich is defending well. #T2#
Fredrich trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Fredrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrich wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fredrich is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Penn seems to be working for a kimura but Fredrich defends the submission attempt.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Fredrich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Fredrich manages to get to full guard.
Penn postures up.
Penn trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fredrich manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Fredrich
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fredrich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fredrich stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fredrich controls the pace.
Penn is trying to keep Fredrich in close.
#T4#
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fredrich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fredrich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn looking to control.
Fredrich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fredrich wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Fredrich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fredrich stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn controls Fredrich momentarily but Fredrich frees himself.
Fredrich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Fredrich works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Penn is looking to control Fredrich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fredrich is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fredrich works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Fredrich
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrich is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to hold on but Fredrich pushes him away.
Fredrich fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Fredrich is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fredrich is working for a guillotine from mount but Penn frees his head quite easily.
#T6#
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fredrich avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Penn has given up his back. Will we see Fredrich going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (0) vs (8) Fredrich
Will Fredrich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Penn trying to control but not successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Fredrich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Penn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fredrich's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fredrich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Penn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fredrich struggling to keep hold of the position.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Fredrich has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Fredrich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Penn is defending well though. Fredrich let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Penn is trying to roll into a better position but Fredrich has get a rear naked choke and Penn is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Fredrich! |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Cody Harris!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Penn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Harris is trying to trip Penn. He has hold of a leg but Penn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harris persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Harris
Penn looking to control.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself. #T1#
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (2) Harris
Penn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Penn has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (4) Harris
Harris is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris looks winded!
Penn is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (4) vs (4) Harris#T2#
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Harris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Penn wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Penn moves into full mount! Harris won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (7) vs (4) Harris#T3##SUB#
Penn with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Penn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Penn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Penn is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harris looks calm but he's in trouble here. Penn gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harris is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Penn lets go of the hold and Harris can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Penn! |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bruno Del Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Del Castillo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Penn fails with the takedown#TD#
and Del Castillo counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Castillo (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn looking to control.
Del Castillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Del Castillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn is trying to keep Del Castillo in close.
Del Castillo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Castillo is working away from the top position though.
Penn wants to improve his position but Del Castillo is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Del Castillo seems content to control.#T1#
Del Castillo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn tries to roll over but Del Castillo keeps him under control.
Penn wants to control but Del Castillo is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Del Castillo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Del Castillo wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Del Castillo is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Penn won't allow Del Castillo to pass to mount.
Penn is looking to control Del Castillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Del Castillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn wants to sweep here but Del Castillo controlling him for the moment.
Del Castillo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Castillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Castillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Castillo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Castillo passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Del Castillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Del Castillo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.#T5#
Del Castillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Castillo won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Penn is trying to control the position but Del Castillo postures up. #SUB2#
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Castillo sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Penn pushes a forearm under Del Castillo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Del Castillo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Penn! |
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Fry! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mr Penn!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Penn. #TD2#
Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fry (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fry is keeping the position.
Penn stands and throws Fry's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fry (0) vs (5) Penn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fry (0) vs (7) Penn
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry tries to lock up and control but Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fry is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Penn working for a guillotine from mount but Fry is in no mood to give up.
Fry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Penn has isolated one of Fry's arms. Fry looking to fight him off but Penn twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Penn! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
