PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Penn
vs
Smith

185 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.

It looks like Conrad Smith has been cut.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.

Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Penn closes the distance and clinches.

Penn breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.

It looks like Brian Penn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a combination

and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Penn 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.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Penn postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Penn thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Penn wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Penn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Penn counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Penn to acknowledge the strikes.
Penn shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Penn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a combination
and Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Penn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smith!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Penn loaded up on that one.
Penn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.

Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Penn.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Penn.
Penn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Penn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Penn has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Penn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Penn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Penn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Penn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Penn crashes against the mat.

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Penn seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Penn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Penn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn working away.

Penn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Penn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Penn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Penn gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Penn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn 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.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Penn pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.

Penn is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Penn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Penn throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a leg kick.
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Penn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!

Penn is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.

Penn swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Penn!