PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy OToole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Penn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timmy OToole's chin.

Penn
vs
OToole

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy OToole!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OToole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

OToole rushes Penn and presses him up against the ropes.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Bj Penn has been cut.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OToole pinned against the cage. OToole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

OToole moves into the clinch.
Penn tries for a takedown but OToole manages to get underhooks.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

OToole manages to break the clinch.

OToole closes the distance and clinches.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

OToole closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
Penn is working for takedown but OToole is calmly controlling the position for now.

OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OToole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmy OToole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. OToole catches Penn right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OToole gets a clinch.
Penn wants a takedown.
Penn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn is breathing heavily.
OToole slowing the pace effectively.
Penn has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
OToole slows down the pace here.
Penn is trying to drag OToole to the mat but OToole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OToole has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
OToole lands a nice uppercut.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
OToole motions for Penn to come forward. OToole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OToole goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
OToole works Penn's body with a nice hook.

OToole has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from OToole.
OToole missing with knees to the body.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

OToole has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OToole scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OToole swings away with a leg kick that misses.

OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.

OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from OToole lands.

OToole has Penn up against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole misses with a knee to the head.
OToole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.

OToole manages to break the clinch.
OToole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - OToole scores with a four punch combination!

OToole rushes Penn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OToole is pressed up against the ropes. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OToole down to the mat. OToole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

OToole forces Penn back against the ropes and clinches.
OToole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.

OToole clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OToole walks away with a smile on his face. Penn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OToole misses with a low kick.
OToole scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

OToole drives through and clinches with Penn against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OToole misses with a knee strike.

OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OToole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.

OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole misses with a knee strike.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from OToole on the inside.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
OToole gets underhooks to prevent Penn's takedown attempt.

OToole manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy OToole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bj Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

OToole closes the distance and clinches.
Penn has OToole pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. OToole manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Penn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OToole is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OToole lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OToole has managed to clinch.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
OToole prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn drops down looking for an ankle pick but OToole pulls his leg out and moves away.
OToole throws a half hearted mid kick.
OToole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OToole scores with a sloppy right hand. Penn should have avoided that one.

OToole clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Penn.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Penn jumps guard but OToole stands there with Penn around his waist. Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OToole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Penn.
OToole working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OToole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
OToole stuffs the takedown.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - OToole had a free shot at his head there.

Bj Penn's cut is getting worse.

OToole instigates a clinch.

OToole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

OToole rushes Penn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

OToole breaks the clinch.
OToole cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.

OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OToole manages to break the clinch.
Bj Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

OToole darts in and clinches Penn up against the ropes.

OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OToole moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
OToole gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Penn is trying to drag OToole to the mat but OToole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Penn avoiding damage as OToole throws knees to the body.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but OToole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

OToole darts in and clinches Penn up against the ropes.
OToole presses Penn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OToole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Timmy OToole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OToole tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.

OToole closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
OToole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OToole stalling against the ropes.
Penn tries to pull guard but OToole holds him up against the ropes and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from OToole.
OToole looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.

OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timmy OToole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OToole looks to land a combination. Penn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

OToole has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

OToole moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from OToole.

OToole pushes Penn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Penn can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the ropes, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
Timmy OToole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OToole creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.
OToole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

OToole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OToole avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
OToole gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
OToole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Penn up against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, OToole throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy OToole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bj Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

OToole closes the distance and pushes Penn back into the ropes.
Penn tries to pull guard but OToole won't allow it.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn tries for a takedown but OToole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

OToole closes the distance and clinches.
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OToole lands a right hand.

OToole breaks the clinch.

OToole darts in and clinches Penn up against the ropes.
Penn looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bj Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OToole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OToole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OToole.
OToole lands with a short head shot on the inside.

OToole breaks from the clinch.
Penn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OToole closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OToole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Penn tries to keep at a distance but OToole has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OToole takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
OToole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
OToole is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OToole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OToole lands a body punch in the clinch.

OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OToole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OToole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

OToole moves into the clinch.
OToole throws a knee to the head but misses.

OToole manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OToole forces Penn back against the ropes and clinches.
OToole avoiding damage.
OToole tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
OToole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Bj Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OToole fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn takes one to the side of the head.

OToole closes the distance and clinches.
Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OToole pulls him back up using the underhooks.

OToole breaks the clinch.
OToole lands a with a good body shot.

OToole moves into range and clinches up with Penn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OToole breaks the clinch.

OToole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

OToole clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from OToole - that landed with a thud.
OToole just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
OToole misses with a knee strike.

OToole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from OToole.

OToole instigates a clinch.
OToole holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

OToole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Penn tries to keep at a distance but OToole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Penn tries to pull guard but OToole holds him up against the ropes and eventually Penn drops back down to his feet.
OToole working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OToole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OToole pinned against the cage. OToole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

OToole moves into the clinch.
Penn is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OToole.
OToole holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
OToole continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
OToole scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

OToole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy OToole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OToole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy OToole!