PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Austin Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Justice
vs
Penn

175 cm
23
168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
160 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Austin Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Penn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Penn showed some decent athleticism there.

Penn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Justice sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Justice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Justice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.
Justice is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn wants to control from the top but Justice keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn won't allow Justice to sweep him here.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Justice swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Penn throws a combination. Justice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn is pushing down on Justice's leg trying to pass to half guard. Justice is fighting to maintain full guard but Penn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Justice tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Justice defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Justice trying to control but Penn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Penn trying to work for an americana but Justice has managed to regain full guard.

Penn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Justice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Justice has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Justice wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Justice misses with a body shot.
Penn moves out of range as Justice strikes.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justice as he jumps to the side.
Justice misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justice tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Justice fails with the takedown

so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Justice has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Penn doesn't defend quickly enough and Justice has managed to lock this one up! Can Penn escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Justice on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin Justice!