PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Choker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choker comes to the cage accompanied by Taking Over. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Choker
vs
Penn

180 cm
23
167 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

169 cm
19
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Convicted
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Choker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Penn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores with a hook to the body. Choker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Choker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Choker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Choker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.

Choker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Choker eventually gives up the hold.
Penn is trying to control but can't.

Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Choker wants to pass to mount but Penn is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choker wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Choker scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Penn is tightening it up a little... Choker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Choker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Choker taps out! nice BJJ there by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Penn!