PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pretzle Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pretzle Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pretzle Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Johnson
vs
Penn

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pretzle Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn scores a takedown into full mount!

Penn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Penn's body position as best he can.

Penn goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Johnson is on top in guard.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn looks gassed!
Johnson wanted to stand there but Penn had control of the position.

Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.

Penn is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.

Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Penn working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson 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... Johnson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Johnson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Johnson taps out! nice BJJ there by Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). BJ Penn!